Implementing Teaching Web Pages
MSDE Course #06-66-13
Spring 2007

Course Description:  This course offers study of the tools of a Web-based Learning Management System (Sharepoint) and models the power of asynchronous communication and collaboration. Participants will work as a community of learners in problem solving both in this course and in the implementation of a classroom website at their own schools. Practice with live audiences (students) is expected. Course participants will form a community of learners to mentor one another. Best practices in Web-based learning will studied and implemented. 

Credits- 3 MSDE for Re-certification

Instructor: Anne McMahon, John Carroll School
Email amcmahon@johncarroll.org
410 592-3878 (home)
443 865-7974 (cell phone)

 Major Course Objectives:
 After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the mechanics of teacher web site  creation

• Use the Sharepoint Learning Management tool to create a successful, interactive learning environment

• Demonstrate leadership in integrating a teacher web site the curriculum

• Model the value of asynchronous communication and collaboration

• Report on the best pedagogical practices in implementing a teacher web site

• Apply best practices in their own learning environment

Student Policies and Procedures

• All students must have access to a computer with Internet capability and their own Internet Service provider. PC computers running Windows 2000 or XP are preferred.

• Students will assess their own teacher web needs and work in consultation with the instructor and collegial participants to determine individual paths of learning and implementation of a learning management system.

• Students will correspond frequently on the Discussion Board in order support one another and add to the body of knowledge. Being an active participant in the discussion forums is necessary for creating a community of learners. Prompt response and thoughtful reply to colleagues'  work is appreciated.

• Students will implement each element of a Web-based course through practical application in their own classrooms.

• Students will follow the basic rules of Netiquette when responding to classmates or instructor.

• Students will integrate technology as a tool for learning into the curriculum with an audience of students, colleagues and/or administrators.

• Students may not disappear from discussion forums without informing the instructor and colleagues of the emergency that participated absence. 

Assignments and Due Dates: Check Announcements and Course Calendar

Help

• Students should  consult their instructor about any need for help

• There is a “Water Cooler” forum on the Discussion Board where students may ask for help and assistance from the instructor and or classmates.

• Sharepoint help links will also be provided

• Tim Wedra is available for consultation if server issues develop twedra@verizon.net

Instructor Expectations

• The instructor of this course will act as a facilitator for leading student learning and model best practices in distance education.

• The instructor will communicate through the discussion board to answer questions promptly

• Primary communication will be through the discussion board.

• Email will be used only for personal matters not affecting any other class participants or to arrange for telephone conferences or office visits

• Both Instructor and students will follow the rules of Netiquette.  Comments that would be inappropriate in a regular classroom are inappropriate in a Web-based course as well.

Course Navigation
Throughout the course, announcements directing you to use certain functions in the course will be posted during the week. Participants will post to the discussion board to add to the body of knowledge  several times each week. Discussion questions will change each Monday. By conscientiously reading the course announcements each time you login, you will know what is expected each week.

Learning Outcomes, Objectives, Indicators, Assessments

Project Option 1:  Best Practices in Teacher Webs/Distance Education
During participation in this course, students will research best practices in teacher web sites and/or distance education. They will discuss application for their own courses and implement these best practices wherever possible. In this project, participants will create a document as a guide for themselves and others suggesting personal best practices that ensure student success in using a teacher web site environment. Outside resources may be used if desired. (1- 2 pages)

Project Option 2:  PowerPoint Presentation
Create a Power Point project with pictures of students and or faculty implementing Sharepoint tools. This culminating project will document the semester's work and the teachers/parents/students' insights into using e-learning as a productive, collaborative tool. (10-15 slides)

Project Option 3:  Your Creation
Create your own final project.  This is very flexible--I want you to do something that you will enjoy and use that can appear on your website or help other teachers. Define your goals and objectives for this project and receive permission of the instructor. Length should be equivalent to Options 1 or 2.

PROJECTS WILL BE DUE 2 WEEKS AFTER OTHER COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND FORUMS ARE FINISHED.