Please pass along to educators in your schools who may be interested in recertification credits or certificates or a Master's in Education Instructional Technology program. (I'm really not trying to rush towards the end of Summer!) QUICK LIST: EDT 598 Tech Tools for Early Childhood Educators ONLINE EDT 598 Educational Use of Compressed Video HYBRID EDT 598 Social U - Learning in our Students' World F2F *EDT 520 Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology ONLINE and F2F **EDT 529 Advanced Networking ONLINE EDT 535 Multimedia Design EDT 537 Foundations of Distance Education ONLINE EDT 560 Applying Technology to Assessment ONLINE **EDT 616 Seminar in Educational Media COMPRESSED VIDEO FULL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - Special Topics Courses- EDT 598 Tech Tools for Early Childhood Educators (7670) -- Online -- Instructors: Bonnie Blagojevic [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] -- Description: A special focus on technology integration to support early learners (PreK-third grade) will provide information on a range of technology tools and practices and their application in early learning settings. Learning pathways for new-to-technology-integration and more experienced students. EDT 598 Educational Use of Compressed Video (9298) -- Hybrid Wed. 5:00 - 7:30 PM -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: Provides Participants with philosophies, strategies, and techniques involved with teaching and learning via the Compressed Video environment. The course is based on foundational theory, class exercise and “online” labs, which will allow students to manage and interact with others via Compressed Video. EDT 598 Social U - Learning in our Students' World (3776) -- F2F, Tue. 4:00 - 7:00 PM Starts 9/18/12 -- Instructor: Elaine Bartley [log in to unmask] -- Description: This course takes a look at various digital tools and how our students are using them both in and out of the classroom. Our primary focus will be on a selection of currently available Web 2.0 & Social Networking tools. Students in this class will gain an understanding of social networking and its significance to today's teenagers as well as it's potential for individualized personal learning. F2F dates will be decided by consensus. (EDT 520 is a prerequisite to this course unless special permission is received from the instructor.) - Regular Classes - EDT 520 Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology ONLINE (7601 & 7602) -- Online -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms. Examines tool applications multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways to support learning. -- Meets DOE certification methods requirements. -- * One of required courses for UMaine's Classroom Tech. Integration Certificate - Regular Courses - EDT 520 Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology (3774) -- Face to Face Mon. 4:00 - 7:00 Starts 9/18/12 -- Instructor: Elaine Bartley [log in to unmask] -- Description: Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms. Examines tool applications multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways to support learning. -- Meets DOE certification methods requirements. -- * One of required courses for UMaine's Classroom Tech. Integration Certificate EDT 529 Advanced Networking (14277 & 14278) Tech Coordinator Certificate -- Online: -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: Provides participants with the advanced capabilities needed for the position of an educational technology coordinator. An in-depth knowledge of network behavior and problems leads to the skills required to isolate and solve security and advanced application problems. Course work is based on theory, class exercises, and “online” labs, allowing students to manage and manipulate hardware remotely. -- Pre-requisite -- ** One of required courses for UMaine's Educational Technology Coordinator Certificate EDT 535 Multimedia Design (7628) -- Online -- Instructor: Sarah Sutter <[log in to unmask]> -- Description: This course is a comprehensive introduction to Multimedia Concepts. You will study the primary elements of multimedia, such as graphics, animation, and virtual reality; as well as tools used to create multimedia projects. In addition, this course will cover design principles and management skills needed to develop dynamic,interactive multimedia creations. EDT 537 Foundations of Distance Education (8803 & 8804) -- Online -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: This course serves as an introduction to online education. It is intended to provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the philosophies, strategies, and techniques involved in teaching outside of a face-to-face environment. Students will have the opportunity to adapt and/or develop content for materials online. Ultimately, students will develop their own online mini course using a content management system (usually Moodle) for either adult learners or K-12 students. -- ** One of required courses for UMaine's Educational Technology Coordinator Certificate EDT 560 Applying Technology to Assessment (7627) -- Online -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: Evaluation and integration of technology-based assessment for K-12 schools, focusing on electronic portfolios, and other online evaluation tools. EDT 616 Seminar in Educational Media (8795 & 8794) -- COMPRESSED VIDEO: Tue 4:00 - 6:30 Email instructor for a location here you! -- Instructor: [log in to unmask] -- Description: This course that allows participants to investigate issues revolving around the use of technology in education. They will explore some of the barriers and challenges facing appropriate use of technology and will have had experience in crafting thoughtful responses to the major issues of today. -- ** One of required courses for UMaine's Educational Technology Coordinator Certificate REGISTERING INFO: Classes Begin: Sept 4 (unless otherwise noted) Non-degree forms: http://www.umaine.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/nondegreeinfo Apply for Certificate program or IT Master's degree online: http://www.umaine.edu/graduate/admissions/admissions Certificate Program Information: * UMaine's Classroom Tech. Integration Certificate: http://tinyurl.com/cew3ddq ** One of required courses for UMaine's Educational Technology Coordinator Certificate: http://tinyurl.com/c3p2b5n