Creating E-Folios for Classroom Assessment
ON-LINE
Instructor: John Halloran 3 credits (45hrs)
June 26, 2006 - July 23, 2006 On-line
The students in today’s classroom present a wide array of learning styles and
intelligences. Creating lessons to meet these unique challenges is only part of
an educator’s task. Developing alternative assessments to gauge learning in the
differentiated classroom is equally important. This course looks at the theory
behind alternative assessment, differentiated instruction in the classroom and
how e-folios (electronic portfolios) offer a solution to both. The course will
show how everyday software and the Internet can be used by both student and
teacher to create an e-folio that offers several advantages over traditional
portfolios.
Rubrics: A Fair and Clear Assessment/Grading Tool
ON-LINE
Instructor: Jodi Failla 3 credits (45hrs)
July 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006 On-line
Rubrics are a wonderful way for teachers to make their expectations clear to
both students and parents. New York State assessments often call for teachers to
use rubrics for rating/grading purposes. Many districts are starting to move
toward the use of rubric rating systems for their report cards, as well. This
course will provide teachers with the knowledge to create their own rubrics for
various assignments in their classrooms. Enrollees will also be given the task
to grade several projects, DBQ’s, and ELA responses using a rubric. Enrollees
will leave this course with the ability to create clear and concise rubrics to
use in their classrooms.
EDPE 576 Brainiacs: A Brain-based Approach to
Reach and Teach Your Students GRAD ON-LINE
Instructor: Melinda A. Moran 3 credits (45hrs)
July 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006 On-line
Endicott grad course, this may also be taken for
in-service credits
People often say that everyone can learn. Yet the reality is that everyone does
learn. Every person is born with a brain that functions as an immensely powerful
processor. The challenge is to adapt school programs and teaching methods that
will allow the brain to thrive at an optimal level. This course is designed to
explore brain-based learning and how educators can reach all students through an
understanding of the brain and how learning occurs. Educators in all academic
areas will benefit from this course.
Computerese: A Guide For
Educating The 21st Century Student ON-LINE
Instructor: Melinda A. Moran 3 credits (45hrs)
August 1, 2006 - August 25, 2006 On-line
What is a blog? How about a Wiki? Who are Digital Natives? Students today are
proficient in a new language, and it is all on the computer. This course will
serve as a guide for educators, allowing you to speak to your students in their
language. Teachers will be able to integrate this into practical classroom
applications as well as explore some web sites to help prepare you for the 21st
century student.
Virtual Renaissance
ON-LINE
Instructor: Janice McLachlan 3 credits (45hrs)
August 1, 2006 - August 25, 2006 On-line
This on-line course will take teachers back in time on a virtual journey to
study the classical art period know as the Renaissance. Teachers will experience
a Rebirth of on-line educational resources, motivating learning experiences,
environments and creative activities that make cross-curricular connections with
the Arts, ELA, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, and Foreign
Language. Teachers will become Renaissance learners for the ultimate virtual
quest of knowledge. Lab fee $15.00