This online course is geared for science educators of all grade levels. Utilizing videos, websites, articles and a classic text, Peddiwell’s The Saber Tooth Curriculum, participants will merge the latest research in 21st century skills and the Next Generation Science Standards with relevant science topics. Weekly discussions and journals will incorporate 21st Century Skills while placing emphasis on making science fun and engaging for students. The course will culminate with participants creating a lesson plan for use in their own classroom.

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Taught by Amy Albanese, M Ed and Tracy Kelly, M Ed. For further information about the course please contact Amy or Tracy.

amy.albanese@coexploration.net

tracy.kelly@coexploration.net

The course cost is $150. If graduate credit is desired the additional cost will be $175 to be paid to Ashland University for 1 semester credit hour, plus Ashland $15 technology fee. If professional development points equivalent to that of one graduate credits are desired then see professional development points section for more information.

Basic Course Fee: $150* payable to College of Exploration. (See below on how to register.)

Additional graduate credit fee: If you would like to obtain one graduate credit through Ashland University, there will be an additional charge of $175 for the credit, plus $15 technology fee=TOTAL $190 payable to Ashland University.

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TOTAL COURSE COST WITH ONE GRADUATE CREDIT=$340

TOTAL COURSE COST WITHOUT GRADUATE CREDIT=$150

Each student will need to purchase a copy of The Saber Tooth Curriculum by J. Abner Peddiwell.
All other materials can be found online.

To register for the course there are several steps to take.

If you already have user id for the College of Exploration, please do the following:

1. Login on this page ( If you have forgotten your password please click here to reset it.) and then
2. Click the link for the course to pay for it and access the course.
3. If you want graduate credit you must also complete the Ashland University Registration and pay a fee.

If you are NEW to the College of Exploration and do not have a user id, please do the following:

1. REGISTER NOW  for a user id on the College of Exploration and then
2. Click the link for the course to pay for it and access the course.
3. If you want graduate credit you must also complete the Ashland University Registration and pay a fee.

 

Graduate Credit

In addition if you want accredited Graduate Credit for this course you must also register with Ashland University at Ashland University Registration and pay the graduate fee of $175.00 and the technology fee of $15 for a total of $190 to Ashland University as described above in the COST section.

 

Amy Albanese, M.Ed – Online Faculty, College of Exploration

I received my undergraduate degree in Geography at Virginia Tech in 1997, and continued my education there earning a Master’s Degree in Education for Curriculum and Instruction in 1999. Upon graduating I began my teaching career in Fairfax Country Public Schools in Virginia teaching 3rd grade. When my husband and I relocated to Denver, Colorado, I continued classroom teaching, but this time in a private school for gifted children. I also began my own studies of gifted education at the University of Denver. It was during this time that I discovered my passion within education as an advocate for gifted children and promoting higher level thinking in all students. After 4 years away, my husband and I decided to start a family so we moved back to Virginia where I returned to work for Fairfax County Public Schools. This time, my focus would be gifted education as an Advanced Academics Resource Teacher in an elementary school and then as an Instructional Support Teacher for Advanced Academic Programs working in the county’s central office. During this time I also taught on-line courses for teachers that focused on gifted education and finding giftedness in all children.

Tracy Kelly, M.Ed – Online Faculty, College of Exploration

I received my undergraduate degree in English Education from the University of Delaware in 2000 and my Master degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts in 2003. During my time at UMass, I worked at the Center for Teaching as a consultant for the Midterm Assessment Program and as project support for the Best Practices of Online Teaching and Learning committee. Through working with professors who were constantly trying to better their approach, I felt the need to get back into the classroom. Since leaving UMass, I’ve received a gifted endorsement and have been working with gifted students in grades K-8, as well as teaching online gifted education courses. In my work, I’ve found that by engaging students and giving them responsibility for their own education we can foster creativity and critical thinking. By being an advocate and a partner in the learning process, students are able to reach new heights and tap into their full learning potential.

Course Dates 2014 Fall Session: OCTOBER 8 – NOVEMBER 2 (Schedule details below)

Orientation:       Wednesday, October 8 - Sunday, October 12

Week 1:           Monday, October 13 – Sunday, October 19

Week 2:           Monday, October 20 – Sunday, October 26

Week 3:           Monday, October 27 – Monday, November 3

The online course is asynchronous allowing participation at your convenience during the course period.

This is a one-credit graduate level course; however, if you are interested in only receiving the professional development points, you will need to submit a letter to your state for pre-approval and for specifics regarding credits towards recertification.

This online course is geared for science educators of all grade levels. Utilizing videos, websites, articles and a classic text, Peddiwell’s The Saber Tooth Curriculum, participants will merge the latest research in 21st century skills and the Next Generation Science Standards with relevant science topics. Weekly discussions and journals will incorporate 21st Century Skills while placing emphasis on making science fun and engaging for students. The course will culminate with participants creating a lesson plan for use in their own classroom.

For more details about the course syllabus or other questions please contact:

Tracy Kelly tracy.kelly@coexploration.net or Amy Albanese amy.albanese@coexploration.net

 

 

Updated: 09/09/14