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Reading and Writing in the Digital Age - EDU 506YM 1210 90

3.0 Semester Units

In the 21st Century, the pervasive use of technology is changing the way our students read, write, communicate, and participate in society.  Some would argue that literacy itself has transformed and now includes new skills beyond reading and writing.  This course will introduce participants to several web-based resources which target student literacy skills, and will also explore how digital technologies are enhancing and extending student literacy.  Participants will examine new digital literacies and learn practical classroom-based strategies for reading and writing in the digital age.

This course has been cancelled due to low enrollment.  Next offering will be in March 2013 with registration opening soon! 

This course is a scheduled online class led by a course facilitator. Taking an online course 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. Work any time, 24/7, at your convenience. No driving. No parking. Eating is optional. Online learning is a great way to add time to your life!

  • Assignments are posted weekly and are normally due one week later
  • You can go online when convenient during each week
  • Regular interactions with the facilitator and other students is an integral part of the class
  • You'll read articles both online and in the digitized textbook, watch videos and have some basic responses to post on the discussion board each week.
  • You can be away from home as long as you can log onto the Internet!

COURSE MATERIALS:
All Professional Teachers Program course materials to complete this course are now digitized within the course instructions, and included with the cost of the class. If you would like hard copies of the materials (text book and DVD), please contact Cyndi Thomas-Evans at (619)260-4585, to order over the phone for an additional cost (while supplies last).

  • TEXT - Professional Teachers Handbook
  • DVD - Professional Teachers DVD

Comments from teachers that have taken courses from this series:

  • "Thank you! I am more excited to start this year than I have been in a long time!!! I got some wonderful ideas that I am going to implement right away. I know they will help with the management and help my year get off to a great start!!! I learned a lot!!! "
  • "I enjoyed working on the project throughout the class which helped in the end. This class has been great! Let me know what other classes you will be moderating."
  • "Thanks so much for allowing me to correct my mistake! I did as you suggested and added the last item to the discussion board. I appreciate your help. I've learned a lot from this class and will be putting it to use in two weeks with a new bunch of students. Thanks again!"
  • "This is a great course and "just what the doctor ordered." Thanks for all your comments and support. The readings and lessons are very useful and help me to reflect on a year when I received much praise but still took bumps to my self-esteem. I am really enjoying the interchange with all the members and feel it makes for a very enriching experience."

Hardware Requirements for your online training include:

  • Reliable access to a computer with an Internet connection

HOW DO I RECEIVE MY COURSE INSTRUCTIONS?

After registering for courses, allow 48 business hours and then your instructions will be emailed to you. Please contact Cyndi Thomas-Evans at cynthiat@sandiego.edu, if you do not receive this email after the 48 business hours.

REFUND POLICY - Refund/withdrawal requests for course tuition fees should be done by emailing Cynthia Thomas-Evans directly at cynthiat@sandiego.edu and will be accepted up to midnight Monday, October 15. Tuition refunds will be less $25 processing fee if received by October 15 deadline. No refunds and/or transfers will be issued after midnight Monday, October 15, 2012 deadline for any reason. (This refund policy supersedes the policy stated at the bottom of this page)

 

Reading and Writing in the Digital Age - EDU 506YM 1210 90
WHEN: October 12, 2012 - December 20, 2012
CLASS CODE: EDU 506YM 1210 90
CLASS CATEGORY: Professional Growth
 


Refund Policy
For Scheduled (live) classes, withdrawal and transfer requests should be done online. A full refund will be credited to you if the class has not started. After a class has begun, each request will be handled on an individual basis. Refunds and/or transfer requests will not be processed for any reason after 30 days from the start of class.

 

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