Discussion+of+Our+Future+Classes

**Use this page to discuss our options for future classes.**
//Please read the options and add your thoughts to the table below.//


 * OPTION 1 – Upgrading the remaining courses in your program of study:**

The faculty will assess and redesign your courses to meet your skill set as indicated by the survey.


 * OPTION 2 – Replacing 3 courses with new electives:**

Your next course is ECOMP6106 Designing Curriculum that Integrate Technology. We will meet with faculty Raymond Medeiros to discuss your skills sets and needs so that he may make adjustments to the syllabus, assignments and readings.

For the remaining three courses we are considering waiving the currently scheduled courses and replacing them with any of the newest electives in the program, including courses from the Online Teaching Certificate Program, and Web2.0. Please note that the Web2.0 course is scalable to meet student expertise. Descriptions of both are attached to this document.

teaching certificate courses:**
 * OPTION 3 – Replacing all four of the remaining courses with the online

The four-course, 12-credit Online Teaching Certificate Program is designed for K- 12 educators and professionals desiring to develop and/or teach online courses. When taking the courses in sequence, the student progressively builds expertise in course design, evaluation of student learning, facilitation and communication in the online environment, and finally developing an online course. Completing the four-course sequence results in a Certification in Online Teaching from the University.

The description of the courses is attached. The entire cohort must choose this option – each student must agree to this option, as it would replace the cohort for the remainder of your program. The courses are offered online only. You will receive a Certificate in Online Teaching after successful completion off all four courses. The courses will be taught in sequence.

teaching certificate courses**:** || * We receive an Online Teaching certificate as well as Masters degree with no added cost.
 * = ===Option=== ||= ===Pros=== ||= ===Cons=== ||= ===Other Comments=== ||
 * OPTION 1 – Upgrading the remaining courses in your program of study || * We stay together as a cohort || * Unlikely to see much change ||  ||
 * OPTION 2 – Replacing 3 courses with new electives: || * "New" electives should include updated material || * We only know what one of those electives is ||  ||
 * OPTION 3 – Replacing all four of the remaining courses with the online
 * No more Fridays (classes are online) || * Harder to stay together as a cohort. ||  ||

Questions for Lesley:
 * 1) Can we see the syllabi for the online classes?
 * 2) Will the online classes include how to teach both asynchronous and synchronous classes and will it be both synchronous and asynchronous delivery?
 * 3) What's the timeline?
 * 4) Is it the same instructor for all four classes?
 * 5) Can we continue to meet as a cohort even if we opt for the online classes. Will Bonny Eagle HS still be available as a meeting place? We're not expecting an instructor but would like to meet together as a self-directed study group.