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EDNET Faculty Training
Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace!
EDNET Users Manual
EDNET Faculty Training Introduction
PDF
Document
EDNET faculty training provides training for teachers that focuses on the
key concepts of accessing information, resources, and people (team approach)
to produce organized, creative, meaningful and engaging instruction, utilizing
the EDNET technology. The outcome is a quality learning experience for students
maximizing the capabilities of the delivery system. May 12, 1995 document
that outline what EDNET Faculty training should be. Introduction only. 2
pages.
EDNET Team Members
PDF
Document
Teaching using the EDNET system requires the cooperation of many team members.
In the regular classroom, the instructor is more autonomous and in control
of day-to-day instruction and learning activities. In the EDNET classroom,
the instructor becomes a member of a team and shares control of the classroom
with all members of the EDNET team. A five page document about being part
of the "EDNET team."
Production of Materials for EDNET
PDF
Document
The production of instructional materials at the high school level is the
responsibility of the teacher. There are EDNET sites where there are facilities
and support personnel to assist in the production of instructional materials.
Some high schools have video graphic production classes. Some high schools
have television/video production classes and facilities.
Effective Instruction
PDF
Document
It is a paradox that technology can overcome physical distance but at the
same time can generate psychological distance. Your challenge is to facilitate
interaction between you and your students, encourage active participation,
promote effective communication, and motivate them toward academic achievement.
Effective instruction is effective instruction regardless of the delivery
system. However, when a teacher has been teaching in the traditional classroom
setting, a mind-set change is required to make the class equally effective
in the EDNET setting. Some effective strategies that can enhance teaching
performance and improve learning opportunities.
Evaluation and Revision for Distance Learning
PDF
Document
From the EDNET Faculty Training guidebook. Evaluation in this discussion
will focus on evaluating the learning and teaching that takes place in the
EDNET classroom. The purpose of evaluation is to provide information for
you to use in the decision-making process as you examine the effectiveness
of your instruction. This process is not meant to be a lengthy, complicated,
formal process.
EDNET Syllabus Example
PDF
Document
An Example of Expanded Syllabus-Distance Learning Class: Course Description.
A Principles of Technology syllabus used in an actual EDNET class is illustrated.
Storyboard Example
PDF
Document
Example of a storyboard that was used in a distance learning class. EDNET
teachers can use storyboards to organize and plan their lessons more effectively.
EDNET TERMS APPENDIX Bibliography
PDF
Document
A bibliography of major resources for distance learning teachers.
Higher Education in EDNET
PDF
Document
Information for Higher Education Faculty Teaching over EDNET. This section
of the Users Manual was specifically created to help higher education faculty
prepare to teach their EDNET courses. It includes information in the following
areas: Available Training Sessions for Educators, The Distance Learning
Environment, About Your Distance Learning Students, Putting together a Course
Reader/Extended Syllabus, Interaction and Instructional Strategies, Using
the Internet to Support Your Course, Using Graphics in Your Course, Wardrobe,
Using the EDNET Course Creator CD-ROM, and Useful Articles. 30 pages long.
Five Premises Educators Know to Be False
PDF
Document
A one page document. Dealing with change in our schools requires us to make
some basic assumptions about kids and learning. Short and to the point!
EDNET Evaluationl Form
PDF
Document
A one page evaluation tool for the EDNET educator. This document should
be administered by EDNET Facilitator after the teacher has left the room."
The facilitator should collect the evaluations and allow the teacher to
review them at their leisure. Copies of the finished evaluations should
be mailed to:
George T. W. Miller Jr.
Distance Learning Training Specialist
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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USOE Distance Learning Training Specialist (K-12):
George T.W. Miller Jr. This site last updated March 8, 2007
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