Series I |
Technology, Education, & Transformation: Issues in a Networked World |
Manager |
Peter Tuddenham, President - College of Exploration |
Focus |
"E-Learning"; virtual learning environments; and transformation issues related to learners, teaching-learning processes, and education in general. |
Overview of Objectives |
1. Improve ability to understand and apply technological developments (e.g., Web, fiber optics, recent software advancements, etc.) that are transforming all aspects of education
processes.2. Develop awareness of the philosophical and practical issues surrounding the changes that advanced technology is bringing: connectivity, anytime/anywhere learning, access to vast stores of
knowledge, collaboration and facilitation as models of teaching, tools and software for students and teachers, and much more. |
Course |
* E-Learning: 'Education' Transformed into Collaborative & Flexible Learning Communities
Instructors: Peter Tuddenham & William Bragg |
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* Connected to the World: How Might Schools & School Systems be Transformed?
Instructors: Peter Tuddenham & Tina Bishop |
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Series II |
Exploring Global Communities: Interdisciplinary Themes |
Manager |
Tina Bishop, Ed.D., MBA |
Focus |
Interdisciplinary, multi-perspective approach to learning -- based on collaboration and interaction. |
Overview of Objectives |
1. Facilitate ability to weave many subject areas around a country: geography, science, culture, language, history, multiculturalism, and of course, many others (reading, writing,
math, etc.).2. Develop, through an interdisciplinary study of one country, awareness in multiculturalism, diversity, themes across human development, and the connectedness of knowledge within and across
various contexts (i.e., social, anthropological, political, scientific, etc.). 3. Utilize a major facet of each country to create a "foundation focus" that will anchor the themes. (Example:
"Bermuda: Wildlife and Biology" - Bermuda's rich biology is the perfect foundation to launch diverse study.) |
Course |
* Bermuda:Wildlife and Biology Instructors: Peter Tuddenham & Tina Bishop |
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* England: Water, Weather, & the Sea Instructors: Linda May Scott & Peter Tuddenham |
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* Ireland: Literature Instructors: Kathryn Houston & Ginny Little |
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*Iceland: Earth Science Instructors: Tina Bishop & William Bragg |
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Series III |
Technology Skills: Improving Skills in Presentation and Utility Programs |
Manager |
Kathryn Houston |
Focus |
Development of technology skills (e.g., office, utility, presentation, Web related, and other useful software). |
Overview of Objectives |
1. Improve comfort with variety of practical software programs and utilize them more effectively.2. Exposure to and development of technology skills needed for continued advancement of
technology (i.e., Web based tools, art/graphic programs, integrating platforms, etc.). |
Courses |
* Course for each of these: Word , Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook Other Courses available upon request (e.g., Publisher, Front Page, Adobe
Photo Shop, etc.) |
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Series IV |
Writing Form & Technique: Developing Effective Communication & Presentation Skills |
Manager |
Dirk Flinthart |
Focus |
Development of formal writing form and technique to enhance communication & presentation skills. |
Overview of Objectives |
1. Help learn the craft of writing in both form and technique, and for varying purposes.2. Improve ability to write expository and persuasive letters, reports, presentations, and speeches.
3. Develop the abilities to construct clearly written proposals - for grants, funding, theses, presentation of innovative ideas and plans, etc. |
Course |
* Form & Technique: Reports, Presentations, Speeches Instructor: Dirk Flinthart |
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* Form & Technique: Proposal Writing Instructor: Dirk Flinthart |
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Series V |
Online Education: Developing Successful Web-Based Learning Environments |
Manager |
Virginia Little, Ph.D. |
Focus |
Helping teachers make the most of the Web - as a resource, a tool, and a method of instructional delivery - in order to enhance their instruction, student activities, and use of
technology in their classroom. |
Overview of Objectives |
1. Help educators understand and take advantage of the Web's capabilities and vast resources.2. Help educators understand the implications for changes in pedagogy, curriculum, and
assessment that Web based technologies are bringing. 3. Improve educators' ability to design, deliver, utilize, and evaluate the curriculum and methodologies for online educational content, courses, and
programs. (To include, for teachers of HS & college students: help teachers/professors utilize the Web to enhance the teaching-learning process - whether to augment their course or to deliver complete online
courses.) |
Course |
* Online Education: A Discussion of Issues Instructor: Virginia Little |
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* Online Education: Building Online Content & Interaction to Support a Course or Classroom Instructor: Virginia Little
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* Online Education: Delivering Complete Online Courses Instructor: Virginia Little |
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Series VI |
Developing Community: Using the Web for Research, Collaboration, and Collegiality |
Manager |
William Bragg. Ph.D. |
Focus |
Bring professionals in particular educational fields together to: (a) develop resources, (b) research issues, (c) enhance collegiality and community, and (d) build Websites to further
these areas of development. |
Overview of Objectives |
1. To stimulate interaction and collegiality among professionals within a particular academic field, and to build a network of colleagues for longer-term professional development and
relationships.3. To help the educators create something useful during the course that can be effectively utilized for a considerable period of time (after course is over) - for both professional development and
classroom instruction & activities. 4. Develop competentency in using the Web as a research tool, and in learning to use Website-building software (e.g., Front Page, Net Objects), as well as integrating other
technology into a Website and their classroom (e.g., software & tools that help utilize photos, graphics, presentation platforms, etc.). |
Course |
* Web-Based Research and Networking for Educators of French Language
Instructors: Madame Carol Venese, M.Ed. & William Bragg |
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* Web-Based Research and Networking for Educators of Earth Sciences Instructor: William Bragg |
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* Web-Based Research and Networking for Educators of Social Studies Instructor: William Bragg |