Managing Your Online Classroom - Why Instructional Design is "HOT"

Tips for Managing Your Online Classroom and Why is Instructional Design "Hot"  Editor: Dennis O’Connor This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Hospitality, 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. Featured Certificate Instructional Design  Final call for the first course that begins on August 24. Start or advance your career as an Instructional Designer, Content Developer, Instructional Technologist, Elearning Designer and Project Manager, Training and Learning Developer or Coordinator, and many other positions in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Our Students Say: "Thank you for prepping me for the interviews. I have been hired by Aurora Health Care System as an Instructional Designer in the area of medical coding." ~ Karen Pizur, Muskego, Wisconsin Why is Instructional Design "Hot" What Does an Instructional Designer Do?  Christy Tucker's most popular post has been revised repeatedly over the years. This type of continuous improvement is just one aspect of what it means to be an instructional designer.  Best Practices for Video Use in Instructional Design The first line of this piece sets the stage: "We can just record my existing PowerPoint slides." Kevin Lyon takes us beyond hopeful thinking and into the 'ethics of video lectures in instructional design.' Thought-provoking and detailed, this article will help you find your way.  Creating an Instructional Design Portfolio   When it comes to instructional design, it is essential to 'show what you know.' Devlin Peck shows you how to create your portfolio in this recent article. He starts with great examples, then walks you through the development process.  Survey Report: The State of Instructional Designer Salaries 2020: 150+ IDs Tell Us What They Earn  How much does this job pay? Pay is a complex question. This survey looks at major influences on salaries for Instructional Designers. Heads up: You'll need to complete Eduflow's survey to see the report. Instructional Design Jobs  Instructional Design Career Center: Job Boards to Find a Job as an Instructional Designer Managing Your Online Classroom Make the online experience more impactful for your students, as well as more rewarding for you. QM Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) Checklists by Quality Matters Do you need reliable ideas to get remote instruction organized quickly? Here you'll find checklists for Higher Education, K-14, and a K-12 Companion for IEP & 504 Plans. Video orientation and links to many more resources are also available.  7 Essential Strategies for New Online Distance Teachers Strong advice and deep resources make this article a place to start as you gear up for a challenging school year.  Inspirations: How Educators are Transforming the Education Process Most educators are certain that if they don't begin school online in the fall, they'll eventually have to move to online. If a second wave of the virus hits the nation, or if social distancing and other precautions aren't possible in often-overcrowded schools, then remote teaching will be a reality. Facing the uncertainty of schools reopening online or face-to-face, we all need inspiration. You'll find it here!  COVID-19 Diaries: Tech Tools for Distance Learning Milken National Educator Jennifer Reaves is a teacher and technology integration specialist working in a West Virginia elementary school. She shares four favorite tools to stay connected with students. Register Today Available Courses for September and October  Online Course List If you need a copy of the syllabus for your employer to approve enrollment in a course, email: vanderveldej@uwstout.edu Phone: 715-642-0209 Register Now! Our Favorite Rubrics Creating and Using Rubrics for Assessment Dates to Remember Fall Tuition Due Date October 14, 2020 - 100% Tuition Due Tech Tip:  Sample Video Conferencing Rubric Assess the effectiveness of your remote session to foster community, present topics, and enhance learning with this rubric. Guess How Many People Follow Us on Facebook? Connect with us on Facebook Interested in earning a Master's in Education Degree? 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 within an interest area, earn a certificate, or mix and match classes from several areas.

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