STAR-Online's Virtual Teaching & Learning Community (VTLC)

The Virtual Teaching & Learning Community (VTLC) is an online, interactive, self-paced, staff development model, which allows teachers to gain knowledge and skills in the applications of educational technology. Through this VTLC, teachers can participate in quality online training modules, access resources and network and collaborate with other teachers nationwide.

The VTLC offers the following:

• 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
• Online communication tools for networking and exploration
• 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.

CLICK HERE for a list of STAR-Online modules with Contact Hours/CPDU information

CPDU Information (Illinois Teachers Only)

• STAR-Online is an ISBE Approved Professional Development Provider for Teacher Certification Renewal! (Provider #100090) Download the STAR-Online alignment with ISBE Certificate Renewal as a PDF file:
  • Alignment of Modules
  • Alignment of Orientation Workshops
• SISBE required verification forms will be available upon request at the completion of each module! If you have questions, contact STAR-Online at 309-298-2444 or email at
  star-online@wiu.edu

Graduate Credit

Western Illinois University Graduate Course

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 2008
STAR Registration Number 30579
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 25 , 2008

End Date: All coursework must be completed and submitted by December 12 , 2008

Drop Date: The official drop date for Fall classes is September 8 , 2008. 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 2008 thru Spring 2009. 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

1. Complete a staff development plan.
2. Complete 3 online staff development modules, integrating each into an educational setting.
3. Utilize online communication tools and submit a journal documenting participation.
4. Write a reflection paper.

Download the Course Syllabus as a PDF file (Fall 2008).

Registration Information

Download the Course Registration Form as a PDF file.