Training
In order to help faculty deliver rigorous eLearning courses, West Valley College offers four free online training modules during fall and spring semesters.
About the Modules
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All modules have been approved by PG&D and will cover the three units (equivalent) required for Segment A.
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Each module “stands alone,” so there is no need to take them in order.
How to Enroll
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Please send Lisa an e-mail at lisa.kaaz@wvm.edu
Deadlines to Register:
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Enrollment Dates for Fall 2012: TBA
Brief Description of Modules:
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MODULE 1: Introduction to the Online Environment
DATES: TBA
CLASS TYPE: Completely online
HOURS: 2 Weeks - (24 hours = ½ Unit)
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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication
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Netiquette
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Are you Ready to Teach Online?
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Are Your Students Ready to Take an Online Class?
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Online/Adult (Andragogy) Pedagogy
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Creating Objectives
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MODULE 2: Online Course Design
DATES: TBA
CLASS TYPE: Completely online
HOURS: 6 Weeks (72 Hours = 1.5 Units)
In Module 2 there is a book required; it will be supplied to those registered:
Conquering the Content: A Step by Step Guide to Online Course Design by Robin Smith. (This book is also available as an e-book at a discounted price.)
Upon finishing this module, participants will either have
a) created an online class, or
b) redesigned a face-to-face class to be delivered as an online class.
In Module 2 participants design with:
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Learning in Mind
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Organization in Mind
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Navigation in Mind
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Assessment in Mind
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Content in Mind
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the Future in Mind
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Process in Mind
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MODULE 3: Copyright, Accessibility, Academic Dishonesty
DATES: TBA
CLASS TYPE: Completely online
HOURS: 2 Weeks - (24 Hours = ½ Unit)
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Academic Dishonesty
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Accessibility
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Copyright, Teach Act, Intellectual Properties, Fair Use Guidelines
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MODULE 4: Social Networking and Best Online Practices
DATES: TBA
CLASS TYPE: Completely online
HOURS: 2 Weeks (24 Hours = ½ Unit)
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What is social networking and how can it work for me?
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Blogs
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Wikis
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Podcasts/Videocasts
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Best Practices using ANGEL
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Best Online Practices
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Presentations-Design/Delivery for Online Classes
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MODULE 5: Online Retention and Success
DATES: TBA (Course currently in development)
