STAR-Online is an online, interactive, self-paced, staff development model, which allows
participants to gain knowledge and skills in the applications of educational technology.
All educators including teachers, administrators, technology consultants, media
specialists, and support staff can participate in quality online modules and access resources
on current and emerging topics relevant in today's classrooms.
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STAR-Online offers:
- Over 30 proven online modules focusing on the use of technology in the classroom
- Online support to educators, as well as to mentors and technology/staff development planners
- Online resources with links to relevant sites
- Custom reports for districts/schools to assess need, use, and effectiveness of the online training
STAR-Online will continue to meet
pressing technology needs, overcoming geographic isolation and limited
resources by expanding its content and resources.
STAR-Online is a comprehensive,
collaborative, communication system, which provides a rich array of
individualized training available to educators anytime, anyplace -
thereby building capacity at individual, classroom, regional, state,
and national levels.
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IDT 573 Online Professional Development: Application of
Technologies in the Pre-K-12 Classroom
Office for Partnerships, Professional Development, and Technology
College of Education and Human Services
Western Illinois University
Fall 2009
STAR Registration Number 41041
2 graduate credits per semester
(This class may be repeated for up to 4 semesters for a total of 8 graduate credits.)
Instructor: Debbie Danner
For course information, contact:
Debbie Danner
Horrabin Hall 113
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-2444
x 293
DE-Danner@wiu.edu
Start Date: Begin on or after August
24 , 2009
End Date: All coursework must be completed and submitted by December
11 , 2009
Drop Date: The official drop date for Fall classes is September 4, 2009.
If you are adding this course AFTER the drop date, you will not be able
to withdraw without paying a fee to the University. Contact Star-Online
for details. You must also contact the Instructor for permission to add
past the drop date.
Cost
For tuition costs refer to http://www.wiu.edu/businessservices/tuition/ Unless you are taking other classes at WIU, scroll down to
Non-Guaranteed Graduate Student Rate - Summer 2009 thru Spring 2010.
There will also be a one-time transcript fee of $7.00 upon proof of a
bachelor's degree. All students taking graduate classes will be charged
a one-time, non-refundable $30.00 application fee. Contact the
Registrar’s at (309)298-1891 with questions about tuition and other
university fees. Please do not submit payment with registration. The
university will bill you separately. Fees subject to change due to
actions by the Board of Trustees.
Course Description
Studies leading to applications of
Instructional Technology and Telecommunications that emphasize
competency development in a specialized area, such as: distance
learning, curriculum integration, presentations systems, and multimedia
techniques. Course includes the completion of a project. Does not apply
to degree plan.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
WIU Mission Statement
The mission of Western Illinois
University is to provide the premier undergraduate and graduate
education among all public universities in Illinois and, in selected
disciplines, beyond Illinois' borders.
Requirements
To participate in this class, registrants must
have basic computer skills, access to the Internet/WWW, a bachelor's
degree, be admitted into the WIU graduate school (transcripts
required), and be a registered user of STAR-Online.
In this asynchronous course, students
will gain technology skills that can be applied in their classroom. All
of the instruction will be delivered via online modules through the
Virtual Teaching & Learning Community on the World Wide Web. Online
support will be available through a listserv as well as through Debbie
Danner (DE-Danner@wiu.edu).
Graduate Admission
To be accepted as a graduate student, go to http//www.wiu.edu to apply online, or contact the School of Graduate Studies at
1 University Circle
Memorial Hall 237
Macomb, IL 61455-1390.
E-mail: Grad-Office@wiu.edu
Phone: 309/298-1806
Course Assignments
- Complete a staff development plan.
- Complete 3 online staff development modules, integrating each into an educational setting.
- Complete the Internet and Computer Safety, Privacy and Protection module.
- Write a reflection paper.
Download the Course Syllabus as a PDF file (Fall 2009)
Registration Information
Download the Course Registration Form as a PDF file
