3.+Session+Three-Designing+Course+Welcome+Items

For this session, there are two items you will develop collaboratively: ** Comments have been left. It seems like this was a difficult project to collaborate on. Perhaps we can figure out how to better use the Session three wiki for the next group of potential facilitators. JS **
 * Welcome Email and Welcome News items.**

=== **Where is how to navigate in the course????? That might be the most important information in the email. Remember most of your participants may be new to the WVlearns courses. How will they learn how to use the course??? Since it is in the Welcome message, a note in the email directing the participants to the directions would be helpful. Personally I think they should be included in the Welcome email. If they can't get to the course news, they may not get to the Navigation info! JS** ===

**I know we are technically in a new week on the Wiki assignments, but do you still want us to fix the errors in these two items that you noted? Or is this something we should just remember when making our own personal emails and news items?** **Rachelle**

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 * There is an obsessive amount of underlining in this email. It detracts from the message. If you are underlining things you want to emphasize and you end up underlining everything it makes your attempt futile. I am not referring to the underlining in the non degree graduate credit section. I assume that should be left exactly as it as written from Donna, I am referring to the three sections before it that were all underlined. I am undoing the underlining and making the sections match in both the email and welcome news. If you guys don't like it or the group consensus is to add the underlining back then feel free to change it. :) I think we need to delete all these comments and just get our two items as the only items on this page so we can get a better feel visually of what this looks like. I am going to take the liberty to delete all of the comments from both sections so we can see what it looks like. From here on out (we have like 2.5 hours I think we should just log on and make the necessary changes that you see fit. If you disagree with this then we can reinstate all the comments from the previous changes tab. ~Rachelle
 * There is an obsessive amount of underlining in this email. It detracts from the message. If you are underlining things you want to emphasize and you end up underlining everything it makes your attempt futile. I am not referring to the underlining in the non degree graduate credit section. I assume that should be left exactly as it as written from Donna, I am referring to the three sections before it that were all underlined. I am undoing the underlining and making the sections match in both the email and welcome news. If you guys don't like it or the group consensus is to add the underlining back then feel free to change it. :) I think we need to delete all these comments and just get our two items as the only items on this page so we can get a better feel visually of what this looks like. I am going to take the liberty to delete all of the comments from both sections so we can see what it looks like. From here on out (we have like 2.5 hours I think we should just log on and make the necessary changes that you see fit. If you disagree with this then we can reinstate all the comments from the previous changes tab. ~Rachelle

**WELCOME EMAIL Your welcome email should include the link to the WVlearns log in page as many folks don't know where their course is located or how to access it. JS **

**WELCOME TO CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR EDUCATORS!**

**Course Overview:**
 * //Classroom Management for Educators//** is a six weeks course (plus an Orientation Session) that is one of the offerings of the West Virginia Department of Education’s e-Learning for Educators program. This course is run entirely online. Beginning May 4, 2011 with the Orientation Session, this course continues through June 21, 2011. This gives us a weekly Wednesday to Tuesday schedule. You can determine your own pacing within each week, but there are several non-negotiable posting deadlines and requirements. They are outlined in the MOU and the pacing section below.

**Important Dates for the course:** May 4-10, 2011 Orientation May 11-17, 2011 Session One ** Comments: This section all runs together. I think I would tab it over and **  May 18-24, 2011 Session **make it line up to make it more eye pleasing. JS** May 25-31, 2011 Session Three June 1-7, 2011 Session Four June 8-14, 2011 Session Five June 15-21, 2011 Session Six

**Pacing:** You can choose when, within the day, to work in this on-line course. You are not required to be on line at the same time as anyone else in the course. However, in order to get the most out of the online discussions, it is very important to log in at least 2 or 3 times per week to read other participants' messages and post your own. Most participants are able to complete work in the online courses by spending 3 – 5 hours per week online.
 * If you notice, online is spelled three different ways. It is generally now written as all one word. I would fix this. Leaving it three different ways gives the impression of confusion. JS **

Please note that you are required to post **one original** response to the discussion topic each week after completing the content assignments. This initial post should be made by 10:00pm on **Sunday evening**. You must notify the facilitator if you are going to be unable to create this initial post by Sunday evening with a legitimate reason for the delay. You must also read and respond to **at least two** original postings of other course participants. It is also a requirement that you **read all of the original posts** from each of the class participants and **at least 50% of the responses**.
 * I would not put the part in about notifying the faciliatator for the delay. I would state that the MOU policies will strictly enforced including all deadlines for work and leave it at that. Putting the delay notice in there is only setting the participants up to think you will be okay with a delay. JS **

**Orientation Activities:** ** Here is a list of activities that should be completed in the orientation week of this course: **
 * 1) ﻿Update your WVLearns Profile making sure you include a valid email, phone number, and address.
 * 2) Complete the Pre-Course Survey no later than 11:49 pm, May 10th. ** How do I find the survey? JS **
 * 3) Read the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and respond to the welcome email: "I have read and agree to the MOU" by Friday, May 6th.
 * 4) Post in the Graduate Credit Discussion Section: "Credit WVU", "Credit Marshall", or "No Credit" by Friday, May 6th.
 * 5) Complete reading in the Content section by 10:00 pm, May 8th.
 * 6) Read at least 50% of the total posts in the Discussion forum by 11:59 pm, May 10th.
 * 7) Make your original post in the Orientation Discussion by 10:00 pm, May 8th. Include the following information in your introduction post:


 * Your name and the grade level/subject area you teach
 * One way you have used the Web for educational purposes in your classroom. Feel free to share any success stories, total flops, or seemingly small efforts.

**Course Login:** If you are new to WVLearns, you will receive your user name (login) and password the week prior to the opening of your course. The message will be send from the WVLearns administrator at wvlearns@access.k12.wv.us. Please do not delete this message. It contains your official login and password for the WVLearns website.

** Remember per the MOU: **
 * //Orientation week assignments must be completed within the first scheduled week of the course's final day to remain a course participant.//
 * // To remain in the course you must complete the WVLearns pre-course survey prior to 11:59 on the closing day of the Orientation session. //
 * // Please read the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and if you have not already done so please send me an email stating that you have read it and agree to its terms. //

**Attachments:**

**Expectations:**
 * We all have busy lives, we are teachers, parents, coaches, etc with that being said it is expected for you to treat this course as if it is a graduate level course. Please make your responses prompt, meaningful, and respectful. Our discussion threads are a large part of the learning process so lets make them GOOD! **

**Grading Information:** **WV Learns uses the following: "C" for complete, "I" for incomplete and "N" for no work completed. //Since this a pass/fail course, there will be no numerical percentages or letter grades//. In order to receive a "C" for complete, you'll need to have completed the readings, activities, and discussion postings as outlined in each week's assignment (see content section.) ** · **C** - all assignments/discussions successfully completed · **I -** incomplete assignment/discussion · **N** - work/assignments/discussions not attempted. ** Note **: You must notify the facilitator and seek permission, if you find you will be behind one week in the course. You may at NO time be more than one week behind in the course.

**Non Degree Graduate Credit Information:** ** Non Degree Graduate Credit Information for Educators **// (This information does not apply to paraprofessionals) // 1. Non-degree graduate credit may be used for renewal of your teaching certificate and/or for salary reclassification (+15, +30, +45). ** You must register for non-degree graduate credit if you are using this course for renewal or for advanced salary classification. **

2. Non-degree graduate credit does **NOT** apply to a college course or program of study.

3. You may register for non-degree graduate credit with Marshall University or West Virginia University. Neither university requires that you are formally registered as a student to register for non-degree graduate credit. __WVU and MU will not bill you for coursework__. **You must submit a registration form and payment to WVU or MU for your course if you are seeking recertification. WVU or MU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit will not be awarded.**

4. __The West Virginia Department of Education will NOT bill you for coursework or provide you with a transcript once you have successfully completed eLearning coursework__. You must request a transcript from the university with whom you have registered.

5. __Grades for this session will be submitted the second week of May 2011__. You may request a transcript from the university after the final grading period has closed.

6. If you elect to register for non-degree graduate with **Marshall** **University** for non-degree graduate credit, then complete the form attached to this News Item. Mail the form with payment ($105.00) to Marshall University at the address provided on the form. You must submit a registration form and payment for your course if you are seeking recertification from MU. **MU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit will not be awarded.**

7. If you elect to register with **WVU** for non-degree graduate credit, follow the instructions below: Download the West Virginia University non-degree graduate credit attached to this News Item Enter the following information: CRN--18289 Subject--C&I 930 Section--7DB

Mail the application to the address provided at the bottom of the course registration form. Include payment of $130.00. **You must submit a registration form and payment for your course if you are seeking recertification from WVU. WVU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit for the course will not be awarded.**

8. A transcript from the university with who you registered for non-degree graduate credit must accompany your application for the renewal of your teaching certificate ( Form 4 ) or for advanced salary classification ( Form 12 ). (This will happen after the course.)

You must register for non-degree graduate credit if you are using this course for renewal or for advanced salary classification ﻿**.**

//Name, e-Learning Facilitator// //(insert email)// ||
 * WELCOME NEWS**
 * WELCOME NEWS**
 * WELCOME NEWS**
 * WELCOME NEWS**
 * WELCOME NEWS**



It is my pleasure to be your facilitator in our course. I am excited to be working with you over the next several weeks. To get started you need to know how to navigate the course website. To access the course information, please locate the main navigation bar which looks like a gray strip above these messages.

"About these messages" should be "above these message." JS
To access course information, choose **Content** on the navigation bar. Then choose **Course Details**, **Staff Information** (for Course Facilitator and Course Development Team), or **Assignments** (for Orientation and future sessions) from the side menu. Click on the Assignments link (under the Content again) and choose the Orientation link to see the activities for the week.

To access the Discussions, choose the **Discussion** on the navigation bar. You will now see several topics in that you can choose. Choose the **orientation topic** and read the question. To post your first response click the **compose** button on the left side directly above the discussion question. Enter a subject and type your response in the message box. When you are finished click **post** at the bottom right hand corner.

Please let me know right away if you have any problems or questions as we work together through the course. My email address will be included in all correspondence I will be sending you. ** Orientation Activities: **

** Here is a list of activities that should be completed in the orientation week of this course: **
 * 1) ﻿Update your WVLearns Profile making sure you include a valid email, phone number, and address.
 * 2) Complete the Pre-Course Survey no later than 11:49 pm, May 10th.
 * 3) Read the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and respond to the welcome email: "I have read and agree to the MOU" by Friday, May 6th.
 * 4) Post in the Graduate Credit Discussion Section: "Credit WVU", "Credit Marshall", or "No Credit" by Friday, May 6th.
 * 5) Complete reading in the Content section by 10:00 pm, May 8th.
 * 6) Read at least 50% of the total posts in the Discussion forum by 11:59 pm, May 10th.
 * 7) Make your original post in the Orientation Discussion by 10:00 pm, May 8th. Include the following information in your introduction post:


 * Your name and the grade level/subject area you teach
 * One way you have used the Web for educational purposes in your classroom. Feel free to share any success stories, total flops, or seemingly small efforts.

** Remember per the MOU: **
 * //Orientation week assignments must be completed within the first scheduled week of the course's final day to remain a course participant.//
 * // To remain in the course you must complete the WVLearns pre-course survey prior to 11:59 on the closing day of the Orientation session. //
 * // Please read the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and if you have not already done so please send me an email stating that you have read it and agree to its terms. //

Attachment(s):

Love this animation! JS

** The Course Schedule: Same comment as above. Text needs to look more eye pleasing. JS **

**May 4-10, 2011 Orientation**
 * May 11-17, 2011 Session One**
 * May 18-24, 2011 Session Two**
 * May 25-31, 2011 Session Three**
 * June 1-7, 2011 Session Four**
 * June 8-14, 2011 Session Five**
 * June 15-21, 2011 Session Six**

=Grading Information:= WV Learns uses the following: "C" for complete, "I" for incomplete and "N" for no work completed. //Since this a pass/fail course, there will be no numerical percentages or letter grades//. In order to receive a "C" for complete, you'll need to have completed the readings, activities, and discussion postings as outlined in each week's assignment (see content section.) · **C** - all assignments/discussions successfully completed · **I -** incomplete assignment/discussion · **N** - work/assignments/discussions not attempted.

** Note **: You must notify the facilitator and seek permission, if you find you will be behind one week in the course. You may at NO time be more than one week behind in the course.

=**Non Degree Graduate Credit:** =

1. Non-degree graduate credit may be used for renewal of your teaching certificate and/or for salary reclassification (+15, +30, +45). ** You must register for non-degree graduate credit if you are using this course for renewal or for advanced salary classification. **
 * Non Degree Graduate Credit Information for Educators **// (This information does not apply to paraprofessionals) //

2. Non-degree graduate credit does **NOT** apply to a college course or program of study.

3. You may register for non-degree graduate credit with Marshall University or West Virginia University. Neither university requires that you are formally registered as a student to register for non-degree graduate credit. __WVU and MU will not bill you for coursework__. **You must submit a registration form and payment to WVU or MU for your course if you are seeking recertification. WVU or MU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit will not be awarded.**

4. __The West Virginia Department of Education will NOT bill you for coursework or provide you with a transcript once you have successfully completed eLearning coursework__. You must request a transcript from the university with whom you have registered.

5. __Grades for this session will be submitted the second week of May 2011__. You may request a transcript from the university after the final grading period has closed.

6. If you elect to register for non-degree graduate with **Marshall** **University** for non-degree graduate credit, then complete the form attached to this News Item. Mail the form with payment ($105.00) to Marshall University at the address provided on the form. You must submit a registration form and payment for your course if you are seeking recertification from MU. **MU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit will not be awarded.**

7. If you elect to register with **WVU** for non-degree graduate credit, follow the instructions below: Download the West Virginia University non-degree graduate credit attached to this News Item Enter the following information: CRN--18289 Subject--C&I 930 Section--7DB

Mail the application to the address provided at the bottom of the course registration form. Include payment of $130.00. **You must submit a registration form and payment for your course if you are seeking recertification from WVU. WVU must receive your registration and course payment no later than April 1, 2011. All registration forms and payment received after April 1, 2011 will be returned to the course participant and credit for the course will not be awarded.**

8. A transcript from the university with who you registered for non-degree graduate credit must accompany your application for the renewal of your teaching certificate ( Form 4 ) or for advanced salary classification ( Form 12 ). (This will happen after the course.)


 * You must register for non-degree graduate credit if you are using this course for renewal or for advanced salary classification. **


 * [[file:MU Credit.pdf]]

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