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Want to use the Internet effectively in your classroom? In this course, you'll learn about search strategies as well as explore ways to use communication tools such as email and listservs to enhance your curriculum with real-world projects. Learn to create collaborative projects and online activities for your students, and develop ways to design efficient Internet research projects.

Prerequisites: Basic technology skills are required, including word processing, file management, email, and web browsing skills.

This instructor-led course is completely online. It is organized around 6 weeks of readings, discussion, resources, and implementation projects. For graduate credit, you must complete a final project.

Course Dates: June 22 – August 3, 2009

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week

Recertification
Please note this course approved by TDEC, for teacher recertification at both levels.

Cost: US$250 plus academic credit fees. If you decide to cancel, you must do so by the end of the first week of the class; otherwise you will be charged the full amount.
 

Andrews University Graduate Credit:

• Andrews University graduate credit is 2 semester credits.
  US$400 plus US$250 AVLN Course Fee.
  A transcript will be sent to you automatically upon completion of the course.

La Sierra Graduate Credit:

• La Sierra University graduate credit is 3 quarter credits.
  US$75 plus US$250 AVLN Course Fee.
  Plan to request a transcript from LSU a few months after completion of the course.

Instructors: Richard Rasmussen and David Jeffrey

What is required of me as a student?
Read the Course Syllabus for detailed information on the course. You should be able to work independently and discipline yourself to complete work in within the timeframe given. The course is offered over six weeks, and you'll need to commit to six to eight hours a week. Each week you will have assigned readings, various experiences to reflect on, and you'll discuss the readings and experiences with fellow participants.

I'm Ready To Sign Up. What Do I Need to Do?

1. Make sure you meet the prerequisites:

• Do you have basic computer skills? Can you save a file and find it again?
• Are you comfortable browsing the Internet?
• Do you regularly use email with a reliable email address?
• Do you have consistent reliable Internet access throughout the duration of the course? (Note: special arrangements can be made for the summer if you are offline on vacation for no more than a week during the course.)

2. Are you sure online learning is for you? Look through this list and determine if you think online learning will work for you.

3. Do you have time for this course? Have you looked at your schedule and determined how you will get 6-8 hours in per week? The course is organized so that best participation includes an hour or two a day Monday through Friday, with the weekends used to catch up if necessary.

Payment:

• Mail check to AVLN; 1001 White Cottage N.; Angwin, CA 94508
• OR Pay with secure credit card payment online.
• OR Supply contact information for your employer if your institution is paying.

Please make sure your check or verification letter from your employer arrives by the 2nd week of class. Otherwise, your login will be disabled until your payment arrives.

Withdrawal Refund
If you decide to cancel, you must do so by the end of the first week of the class; otherwise you will be charged the full amount.

Certificates and Grades
Please note that course certificates and grades will be sent only when it has been paid for and has been successful completed.

K12 Teachers Needing Credit for Recertification: Please note that all courses are offered ONLY for graduate credit now.

Register Now and also complete the Credit Form.

Note: Your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email and you have completed the Credit Form. Be sure to click through all the registration screens to confirm.