Online Soan-C Workshops

eLIS is pleased to offer paid registration for Lesley Faculty in upcoming Sloan-C workshops. Below are three workshops that will be starting in the next couple of weeks. Before registering, please contact Karen Muncaster for the necessary registration code.

All workshops are offered online for two weeks. Workshop participants will have access to workshop content for one year after they complete the workshop.

Using the Community of Inquiry Framework to Design and Assess Online Courses
Start: Feb 11 2009
End: Feb 20 2009

The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework developed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer (2000) provides a theoretical model of online learning processes that has been used by many scholars and practitioners in the field of online education. CoI is a constructivist process model, assuming effective online learning requires the development of community.

Delivering Content, Fostering Student Interactivity, and Assessing Learning in Blended Courses
Start: Feb 15 2009
End: Mar 8 2009

Effective blended teaching requires significant rethinking and design. When designed effectively, blended courses can improve learning and offer more effective use of available resources. Additionally, the blended modality provides for less passive learning and more active learning.

Video Tools for Teaching and Learning
Start: Feb 25 2009
End: Mar 6 2009

Participants will:

• Explore 5 digital video tools
• Understand how video can enhance communication, teaching, and learning
• Learn how to use video effectively to improve engagement and learning outcomes