Peer Review and Summer Online Professional Development Courses from UW-Stout

In This Issue Summer Online Courses with Openings   Peer Assessment and Review Tech Tip: Latest Tricks for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan Featured Courses       EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment      EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning Editor: Shannnon Mersand This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. Web Version of this Newsletter: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/peer-feedback.cfm Peer Feedback Peer assessment and review provide powerful learning experiences and growth opportunities. Peer Review of Student Assignments Peer Assessment Cornell University provides a detailed guide that explains the why and how of peer assessment for student assignments. Strategies for Peer and Self-Assessment for Easier Feedback Adam Schoenbart provides a variety of strategies for getting students more involved in the feedback process. Peer Assessment and ReviewRos Smith provides a powerful rationale for using peer assessment, as well as links to research involving peer review and evaluation, and helpful tools. Peer Feedback in the Workplace How to Get the Feedback You Need Carolyn O'Hara discusses how to ask the right questions to promote the kinds of feedback needed to learn and grow. What criteria can be used to judge the performance of people at work?  Michael Cardus, a team building expert, shares the research of Elliott Jaques and Stephen Clement on what criteria to use when evaluating work. 6 Tips for Giving Feedback in the Workplace Amanda Augustine provides 6 helpful tips for providing constructive feedback.  Featured Courses EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment Dr. Susan Manning July 5 - July 29, 2016 1 graduate credit How can games be used to support learning? What is the difference between game-based learning and gamification (for classroom management and motivation)? This course provides the fundamentals in an engaging self-paced environment that features strategies like badges and quests. Our students say… “I can see this kind of a course working for all age groups, especially 'baby boomers' like myself who thought online games were a waste of time. Boy, did I get a refreshingly enlightening wake-up call by taking this course! Just Play, you'll enjoy it!" ~ Rick Gauger, Knapp, Wisconsin  EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning Dr. Datta Kaur Khalsa June 27 - August 19, 2016 3 graduate credits Improve efficiency and teaching effectiveness with hands-on practice using online assessment tools. Practice strategies to detect, document, and minimize plagiarism in the online classroom. Develop rubrics for evaluating achievement of learning objectives. Apply current research and technology tools such as concept maps, blogs, wikis, online surveys and e-portfolios to create authentic assessments. Our students say… "I found this class to be immensely gratifying, and I can honestly say that my mind is full with new ideas, new concepts and new ways to assess students that I either shrugged off as ‘it will never work’ or simply didn't think to consider.”  ~ Kristina Vines, Technical College Instructor/Program Chairperson Surgical Technology

Register Today!  Meet your professional development goals for continuing education, license renewal or advanced certification. Dates to Remember Summer Tuition Due Date: July 20 - 100% Tuition Due! Begin your Masters Apply Today! Degree Overview and Financial Aid Options Our Master of Science in Education is a 30-credit master’s degree that features all online courses and offers a flexible curriculum to meet your professional development goals. Select courses (11 credits) within an interest area, earn a certificate, or mix and match courses from several areas.  Tech Tip: Latest Tricks for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan 45 Tips & Tricks You Need to Know to Master Windows 10 Check out this advice to make the most of your Windows 10 experience! 56 OS X El Capitan Tips and Tricks  These 56 tips and tricks will have you sailing with El Capitan in no time!  Guess How Many People Follow Us on Facebook 27,394 on 5/18/2016 Connect with us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching/

Summer Online Courses: Hurry! Starting Soon In June EDUC 651 Project-based Learning in the Flipped Classroom http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/flippedclassroom.cfm Instructor: Maggie Rouman 06/20/2016 - 07/29/2016 EDUC 656 Bullying in Schools http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/safeschool.cfm Instructor Shannon Mersand 06/20/2016 - 07/29/2016 EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elearning.cfm Instructor: Maggie Rouman June 27 - August 19, 2016 EDUC 762 Assessment in E-Learning http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/assessonlineclass.cfm Instructor: Dr. Datta Kaur Khalsa June 27 - August 19, 2016 EDUC 761 Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning   http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/onlineclass.cfm Instructor: Dr. Kay Lehmann June 27 - August 19, 2016 Learn More at Summer Online Courses