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This is a course on distance education with a focus on online teaching.

September 30, 2010
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1. Status of Online Schools
Students are Streaming to State Virtual Schools

Virtual High School Statistics

eLearning Site Statistics

The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Where to Find an Online Job Teaching K-12

2. History of Distance Education
A History of Distance Education

3. Course Overview
Learning Goals
 * Knowledge of distance education history and status
 * Knowledge of online teaching and learning tools
 * Knowledge of learner needs in online environments
 * Knowledge of web design principles
 * Skills in designing an online learning environment
 * Skills in developing web-based learning materials
 * Disposition towards the appropriate use of technology to support teaching and learning in online environments
 * Disposition towards legal and ethical use of information sources, graphics, media, and other copyrighted materials
 * Disposition towards professional development in the use of technology in education

Activities and Projects
 * Online Tools - web conferencing, collaboration, communication, publishing
 * Blackboard course site

Course Design
 * Synchronous online sessions for lecture / demo, project presentations, book sharing
 * Uninterrupted independent work sessions - assistance available upon request

**4. TaskStream**
Go to http://www.taskstream.com

5. Blackboard
Go to your Blackboard and look for your practice course site. I'll show you a few things you can do to make changes to your site.