Monday, March 30, 2009

New Online Teaching Courses to Be Offered

Online instruction is playing a bigger role in professional development and K-12 instruction every year. Heartland is seeking to build online teaching capacity by developing quality instructors for both the AEA and local districts. To do so, Heartland will be offering a sequence of courses to help would-be online instructors become proficient and comfortable teaching online. All courses are taught online and are available for Drake graduate credit.

• Technology for Online Instruction: Moodle and Adobe Connect Pro
2 credits - May 11 thru June 14

• Developing Professional Learning Networks (PLNs)

1 credit - June 8 thru June 17

• Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning

2 credits - July 6 thru August 9

• Web 2.0 Tools for the 21st Century Classroom
2 credits - June 15 thru July 24

More courses will be added this fall. For registration and a complete course description, please visit the Heartland Professional Development Catalog. For specific questions, contact Evan Abbey at eabbey@aea11.k12.ia.us or at ext. 14511.

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