Understanding Data for the Secondary Classroom - EDU 700B 2012 93

3.0 Semester Units

Teachers frequently hear "use data-driven strategies" or "set data-driven targets".  There is a great deal of data available for California teachers.  How do you look at it without being overwhelmed?  How do you actually apply it to instruction?  This course will teach you how to look at the data in a way that allows you to immediately impact instruction and student achievement in your classroom as well as being comfortable with the data.  You'll get to know the data resources available to you and know which strategies to use to change your classroom to be a more effective instructional space and contribute to overall school improvement.

This course is a scheduled online course led by an instructor.  Taking an online class is convenient, fun and allows you to structure your learning to your own learning style.  Take the time you need to read, ponder, and compose responses. Dress as you like.  You can work any time, 24/7, at your convenience.  No driving.  No parking.  Online learning is a great way to add time to your life!

• Assignments organized in weekly sections.
• You can go online when convenient to you during each week.
• Classes taught by professionals experienced in the Education field.
• You can be away from home as long as you can log into the Internet.
• Excellent interaction with instructor and other teachers in your class.
  

No textbook required.

Technical requirements:

• Browser Check

• PC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Internet Explorer 8
  
• MAC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Safari 4.0
• Firefox is preferred browser
• Most current browser information here:
  http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51414180
• Link to Any Plug-ins/Downloads if necessary
• Student help with Blackboard:
  http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

REFUND POLICY - Refund/transfer requests should be done by emailing Cyndi Thomas directly at cynthiat@sandiego.edu. Refund requests will be honored if the request is made before midnight on the fourth day of class.  Tuition refunds will be less a $25 processing fee.  No refunds and/or transfers will be issued after this deadline for any reason.  (This refund policy supersedes the policy listed below.)