Course Overview:

This is the capstone course in the five course series for Certification in Online Teaching and Learning.

In this six week course, participants will be required to complete the required readings and engage in meaningful dialog with their peers. Participants are asked to log into this course at least twice a week, and submit written work as required. In addition, learners are expected to become fully engaged in their practicum experience by logging into their assigned online classroom at least four times a week and working with their master teacher.

Who Should Attend?

This series is appropriate for:

• Teachers who want to effectively utilize a hybrid model of instruction, using online components to supplement the face-to-face experience of their student
• Curriculum specialists who need to understand the critical success elements of hybrid teaching models
• Administrators who want to experience first-hand the power of online learning while determining their own district’s online professional development needs.

What Will You Learn?

Participants attending this course will:

• Reflect on current instructional practices;
• Encourage the development of 21st century Literacy Skills in students;
• Compare and contrast teaching and learning across several instructional modalities;
• Understand and identify the unique learning needs of the diverse learner;
• Create meaningful learning experiences to engage and motivate the online learner;
• Demonstrate proficient written communication skills, and promote the development of these skills in students; and
• Develop assessment strategies appropriate for online instruction

Participation Requirements & Graduate Credit:

Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning courses are 6-week courses taken entirely over the Internet. Courses move forward on a weekly schedule and there are approximately 5-7 hours of activities per week. This course is eligible for three graduate credits from Plymouth State University.

Session Dates & Pricing

Sessions for 21st Century Teaching Best Practices: Capstone Course: Becoming an Online Teacher will be offered

• January 14, 2009
• October 14, 2009

Tuition is $275 per session.

Discounted pricing is available for a group of teachers from one district or region. Please contact a VHS representative at 978-450-0418 for group pricing.

Register today for Capstone Course: Becoming an Online Teacher or the complete Best Practices series.