Integrating the Internet
into the Classroom
Facilitator: Michael Krauss
Who should
take this course?
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Internet and how
it can enhance education would benefit from this course. Though
designed specifically with ESL /EFL (English as a Second
Language/English as a Foreign Language) teachers in mind, it has been
taken by many content area teachers (math, science, language arts,
social studies, etc.). These teachers teach students from the primary
grades through university. A more complete description is available
here.
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What
equipment and skills do I need to take the course?
You need a reliable computer with reasonably fast (not dial-up)
Internet access, a Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox,
etc.) and a working Email account. Participants need have only very
basic Email and Web browsing skills to participate. You will spend a
lot of time online. The faster and more reliable your Internet
connection, the more efficiently you will be able to move through the
assigned tasks. Check the technical
requirements to be sure you are well
enough equipped to handle the course.
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How
long is the course and how much time per day does it take?
The course lasts three weeks (with a fourth week often available
for those who need more time to finish up). Depending on your
computer skill level, English language ability, typing and Internet
connection speed, you'll spend from 2-3 hours/day, five days/week on
average to complete the course.
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Do I
need to be online at a certain time of day?
The time you choose to be online is completely flexible. You can
choose to work at different times each day or even in the middle of
the night. You can work every day or save up hours to work on the
weekends or when it is convenient for you. There will be an
opportunity to meet in "real time" with your classmates and
instructor, but several time choices will be offered for your
convenience.
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What
percentage of teachers successfully complete the course?
Because I work closely will all participants, the success rate
in this course, which has been offered to hundreds of teachers since
1998, is over 95%. If you make a good faith effort at completing the
course tasks, you will definitely be successful. In the rare case
where injury, illness, or other unforeseen event occurs, teachers are
allowed to postpone taking the course until a future session at no
additional cost.
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What kind of
credit will I receive for this course?
There are three options: 1) The course can be taken as non-credit
professional development with the participant receiving 30 PDU's (30
professional development units); 2) The course can be taken for 2
hours of continuing education credit from Lewis & Clark College;
3) The course can be taken for two semester hours of transcripted,
degree applicable, graduate credit from Lewis & Clark College. If
you are unsure whether the graduate credit hours will fulfill needed
requirements in your program, please discuss this with your advisor.
You may also contact Michael Krauss, the instructor, at
krauss@lclark.edu,
and he will provide any additional information or assistance you
might need.
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How much does the course cost? How do I make payment?
As of April 2010:
Method of payment: The payment to Michael Krauss can be by check, bank wire, Western Union or Visa card. To pay by Visa to Michael Krauss, click here. For bank wiring information and other payment information, contact Michael Krauss. The payment to Lewis & Clark College, when continuing education or graduate credit is desired, can be made by check or Visa card. Contact:
Center for Continuing Studies
Lewis & Clark, MSC 85
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
Portland , OR 97219-7899
Phone: 503-768-6040
Fax: 503-768-6045
Email: ccps@lclark.edu
Web: http://www.lclark.edu/dept/ccps
Reimbursement for payment: Many teachers are
reimbursed for tuition costs by their school districts or
universities. Lewis & Clark College can accept Purchase Orders
(P.O's) for those taking the course for continuing education or
graduate credit. Michael Krauss can accept P.O's for those taking the
course for professional development.
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For Professional Development Credit (30 PDU's): Register by emailing Michael Krauss or phoning him at 503-331-0776. No other forms are required.
For Continuing Education Credit (2 semester hours): Register by emailing Michael Krauss or phoning him at 503-331-0776. In addition, you must fill out and send in to Lewis & Clark College the registration form at http://www.lclark.edu/dept/ccps/registration.html
For Graduate Credit (2 semester
hours): Register by emailing
Michael Krauss or phoning him at
503-331-0776. In addition, you must fill out and send in to Lewis
& Clark College the Special
Student Application and Registration Form.
(If you are not successful in displaying the form on your computer,
it is because you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download
here
for free).
The payment to Lewis & Clark College, when continuing education or graduate credit is desired, can be made by check or Visa card. Contact:
Center for Continuing Studies
Lewis & Clark, MSC 85
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
Portland , OR 97219-7899
Phone: 503-768-6040
Fax: 503-768-6045
Email: ccps@lclark.edu
Web: http://www.lclark.edu/dept/ccps
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When
is the course offered?
The course is three weeks long and is offered up to three times
per year. Dates change and are set a few months in advance. For the
dates of the next offering, check the Workshop Home Page (WHP) at
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/usia/home.html
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What if I will
be away during part of the course?
If you will be unable to participate for 1-3 days during the
course, this should not be a problem. The course is flexible enough
so that you can double up on work either before or after your
absence. If you will be unable to participate for longer than three
days, you should discuss this with the instructor to determine if
taking the course will be feasible.
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Will I receive a
transcript? Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Those taking the course for professional development credit are
entitled to receive a certificate upon successful completion of the
course. The instructor will prepare an unofficial certificate for you
at no charge. This certificate is quite professional in appearance,
but does not carry the official seal of the college. If an official
certificate issued by Lewis & Clark College is desired, one is
available for a charge of $25.
Those taking the course for continuing education credit or graduate credit may request an official certificate from Lewis & Clark College at no additional fee.
For those taking the course for continuing
education or graduate credit, a transcript is available by written
request from the Registrar's office at the Graduate School of
Education. There is a $5 fee for the transcript, and they are issued
on a first come-first served basis. You may email the Graduate
Registrar at gradreg@lclark.edu,
phone 503-768-6030 or Fax 503-768-6035. Complete information can be
found at the Graduate
Registrar Web site.
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How will I know
what to do on the first day of the course?
You can go to the Workshop
Home Page, click on the
"Syllabus-at-a-Glance" link, and look at Week 1 Day 1. This will give
you the tasks for the first day of the course. In addition, 2-3 days
before the course begins, you will receive an email message from the
instructor going over all the important points of the class. If you
have additional questions, you may email the instructor, 
,
and your questions will be answered.
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Updated: 3/31/10