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Has anyone worked for the company called "K12"

by Mel

Mar 20, 2009

Hi! I'm thinking of applying for a high school virtual online English teacher position....what's it like to work for them? Thanks!

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New moms who are teaching online

by Tracey

Apr 2, 2009

I would like to hear from new moms who are teaching online in order to spend more time at home with your little one. What is working? What isn't? Is it working out as you anticipated? Are there specific strategies you are using to make it work? Are you full time or part time? How is that going? Any feedback would be appreciated, as I may soon be in...See More

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to Becky Could you tell me how you got started? I'm currently teaching an online course within my regular brick-and-mortar high school and run my regular classroom courses through my website to get them used to the online environment. I am very interested in making a change to 100% online, but have no idea where to start. I have lots of experience with Blac...See More

Oct 3, 2009

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Becky Owens Sure, email me at [email removed].

On 10/03/09, to Becky wrote: > Could you tell me how you got started? I'm currently teaching an online > course within my regular brick-and-mortar high school and run my regular > classroom courses through my website to get them used to the online > environment. I am very interested in making ...See More

Oct 3, 2009

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book distance learning?

by mom

Apr 24, 2009

Is there a reputable distance learning program for people who do not have access to the internet? If so, would you please recommend one to me? Thank you.

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How to get started?

by aspiring

Jun 3, 2009

I currently teach high school business/technology right now. I run my classes using Moodle as a way to organize myself and my students, even though we physically meet face-to-face everyday. I'm trying to start an online program at my school, but would like to consider other ways of getting into the world of online teaching as well.

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Blackboard 9.0 experience?

by bernoulli

Jun 12, 2009

We need something new here!

We are upgrading from Bb 7.2 straight to 9.0 next year. Anyone have any current experience with 9.0?

I am a heavy user of 7.2. The conversion from WebCT to Blackboard was a lot of work because of things that would not convert. I understand 7.2 courses should convert to 9.0 fairly well.

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marjoryt We are being told that it will be worse than the WebCT to Bb change.

Not only will I move to the new Bb version, but I'll also pick up a different course while mentoring 2 new instructors. Across the state, we're hearing that DLCs are letting some adjunct online instructors go (no longer giving them classes).

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Mar 5, 2010

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bernoulli On 3/05/10, marjoryt wrote: > We are being told that it will be worse than the WebCT to Bb > change.

After converting to Bb 9.0 from 7.2 I would agree. Bb went backwards in many respects by splitting up the Control Panel into various hidden and confusing places. There are various ways to release files and quizzes and unfortunately s...See MoreOn 3/05/10, marjoryt wrote: > We are being told that it will be worse than the WebCT to Bb > change.

After converting to Bb 9.0 from 7.2 I would agree. Bb went backwards in many respects by splitting up the Control Panel into various hidden and confusing places. There are various ways to release files and quizzes and unfortunately some of the conflict without the instructor knowing it. While don't give out my cell phone number to the class, I always make sure one or two students have my number with instructions to text me if something doesn't open up on schedule or a link doesn't work. This has saved my bacon numerous times with Bb.

> > Not only will I move to the new Bb version, but I'll also pick up > a different course while mentoring 2 new instructors. Across the > state, we're hearing that DLCs are letting some adjunct online > instructors go (no longer giving them classes). > > When I asked specifically why, the basic responses have included: > -Unrealistic student expectations (didn't allow students > opportunity to get organized during the first week of the course, > expected instant turnaround on discussion boards and writing > assignments, expected students to process massive amounts of > material weekly), and didn't allow for students using dialup > (probably 40% of our students have dialup access, so we limit > numbers of powerpoints and videos). > -Changed the course radically from the classroom version, mostly > because the online instructor didn't bother to collect > information from the classroom/full time instructors or to > incorporate updates. In one semester, the instructor didn't > change textbook edition, so the students had a newer edition than > the instructor (and couldn't do some of the assignments). > -Unresponsive to deadlines and information requests (for posting > grades, tracking attendance, that sort of thing) > -Unresponsive to student requests (waiting 5 days to respond to > emails, not posting tests on schedule, not resetting tests even > when the problem was clearly at the college, state, or Bb level). > -Not incorporating ANY technology options (basically, the course > is "read this chapter, take this 10 question quiz"). > -Not attending ANY of the online instructor meetings (even > classroom instructors have to attend these, and it's our only > opportunity to network).

As you know, teaching on-line requires knowing not only the course material, but also the technology and pedagogy behind on-line teaching. Those problems listed above drive students crazy.

I have taken, developed and taught fully on-line and hybrid courses. Structure, clarity, and responsiveness is very important to students. My practice now is to respond to student inquiries (e.g., email) as soon as they are in my inbox and am probably over 90% compliant. I also provide thoughtful responses, not just something quick and perhaps vague.

Jul 23, 2010

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Praxis Vocational

by maureen

Jun 19, 2009

Hi,

Does anyone know anything...anybody that has taken the Praxis II Vocational General Knowledge test? Thanks for your time.

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New Online Education Courses Directory

by Thariki Dano

Sep 12, 2009

Online Education Courses directory initiative. Any body can add Details of University On-campus Education, Online Courses, Distance Learning Courses, Home Leaning and Online Training Materials, Online accredited degree, online schools, online degree programs, colleges, universities and degrees and will be listed here.

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