THINK ONLINE SPRING! University of Maine offers several Instructional Technology distance ed courses. Please pass along to your teachers and staff. FOR IT COORDINATORS: EDT 559 Essentials for Educational Technology Leaders. (Covers school change, school law, and school budgeting!) FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS. EDT 520 Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology (counted as "methods class" by Maine DOE) EDT 527 Networking and Troubleshooting Basics for Educators EDT 530 Introduction to Hypermedia in Education EDT 525 Using the Educational Web (nearly filled) SUMMER TECH INSTITUTE: June 22 - 26, 2015 ----- DETAILS BELOW ------ Classes begin January 12 EDT 559 Essentials for Educational Technology Leaders. ** Focuses on the management of computer technology at the school or district level. Students will grow into instructional technology leaders in the areas of school change, budgeting, law, and resource management. Case problems and local fieldwork will provide insight into the administrative operations regarding computer technology. Two or three sessions using Google Hangout are planned. INSTRUCTOR: [log in to unmask] EDT 520 Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology * (fits DOE certification methods requirements) 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. INSTRUCTOR: [log in to unmask] EDT 527 Networking and Troubleshooting Basics for Educators This course is for those who want to learn a little more about how their computer works and how it communicates on the Internet. At the end of this course participants will be able to make sense of the mess of wires in that server closet. Content will be appropriate for everyone from the beginning computer user as well as the intermediate user INSTRUCTOR: [log in to unmask] Thursday 5:00 7:30 - Room 35 Shibles Prereq: EDT 520 or permission from the instructor EDT 530 Introduction to Hypermedia in Education coding with logo and delving in depth with open source hypermedia such as Scratch. INSTRUCTOR: [log in to unmask] Prereq: EDT 520 or permission from the instructor EDT 525 Using the Educational Web (class nearly full) * Exploration of how telecommunications can be used to support teaching and learning in K-12 environments. Web 2.0 resources will be investigated. This predominately self-paced course is suitable for library media specialists, classroom teachers, and any educator who is interested in harnessing the educational power of the Internet. 3 graduate credits. INSTRUCTOR: [log in to unmask] Prereq: EDT 520 or permission from the instructor SUMMER TECH INSTITUTE: June 22 - 26, 2015 - Belfast, ME Let me know if you'd like to be on the Summer Tech email list! [log in to unmask] ----- * Part of Classroom Technology Integration Certificate ** Part of the Educational Tech Coordinator certificate (Permission needed) For non-degree info: http://www.umaine.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/nondegreeinfo If you are currently in a program: register on MaineStreet (check with your advisor)