Proposed K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement Program of Study

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1 FS TO: University Curriculum Committee FROM: College of Education RE: New Teaching Minor DATE: September 10, 2014 The College of Education is requesting university approval of a new teaching endorsement. Online Teaching CTE 104 CTE 111 EDCI 410 EDCI 581 EDCI 582 EDCI 583 EDCI 595 Input Technologies for the 21st Century (3 cr) Computer Skills (3 cr) Technology, Teaching and Learning (2 cr) Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning (3 cr) Online Course Design (3 cr) Open Education (3 cr) Practicum in Online Learning (3 cr) Rationale: Proposed K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement Program of Study University of Idaho Department of Curriculum and Instruction Submitted by: Corinne Mantle-Bromley Dean, College of Education The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho seeks approval to implement an Online Teaching Endorsement (OTE) program of study. As a major preparer of Idaho teachers, the University of Idaho can greatly increase the online teaching competency of Idaho s teacher workforce by implementing this program of study as an initial endorsement area for teacher education students or as an add-on endorsement area to practicing teachers. This program of study would consist of three (3) existing undergraduate courses and four (4) new graduate level courses targeted at senior-level teacher education students and practicing teachers. The twelve (12) Masters-level credits associated with this endorsement could be applied to a Master s degree. Required courses would include the following: CTE 104: Input Technologies for the 21st Century (3 Credits) Skill development in microcomputer applications and input technologies. Course content is reflective of current trends in Business Education programs. Skills

2 FS include but are not limited to document preparation, intermediate to advanced keyboarding, voice recognition, exposure to emerging technologies as well as review of foundational skills. Recommended Preparation: Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm. CTE 111: Computer Skills (3 Credits) Fundamentals of computing; modules on telecommunications, hardware and software components, basic computing applications, and current computing trends. EDCI 410: Technology, Teaching and Learning (2 Credits) Specific methods, research, and strategies providing proficiency in relevant technology skills and practices to enhance classroom management and instruction. EDCI 581: Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning (3 Credits) This course provides an overview of theoretical issues surrounding online learning, including considerations of new technologies, socio-cultural diversity, learning theories, pedagogical approaches, and emerging trends. EDCI 582: Online Course Design (3 Credits) This course teaches students the course design process and provides them with opportunities to design, develop, and evaluate online course modules. EDCI 583: Open Education (3 Credits) This course addresses ethical, legal, and behavioral issues related to online learning, including social participation, copyright, internet safety, and etiquette and provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to practice. EDCI 595: Practicum in Online Learning (3 Credits) This practicum is taught in conjunction with Idaho Distance Learning Academy (IDLA) and provides students with opportunities to teach and assess K12 students in an authentic online setting. Through these courses, students will build and demonstrate necessary knowledge, dispositions, and skills as aligned with the Idaho Standards for Online Teachers. A detailed alignment map of course artifacts and performance assessments to online teaching standards is provided in the Framework for Teaching table.

3 UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Add a Course Form Instructions: Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Following the approval of the appropriate college curriculum committee, a single representative for the college will the completed form to the Academic Publications Editor in the Registrar s Office, ctibbals@uidaho.edu for review by the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Deadline: This form must be submitted to the Academic Publications Editor by October 15 th for inclusion in the next available General Catalog and to be available for scheduling beginning with the next summer semester. Submission Information College: Department/Unit: College of Education Curriculum & Instruction Department Dept/Unit Approval Date: January 21, 2014 College Approval Date: January 27, 2014 Course Information Note: Final course numbers are the decision of the Office of the Registrar. Please list your desired course number and the Academic Publications Editor will attempt to locate the closest available number if the number suggested isn t available. Course Subject Prefix: EDCI Course Number: 581 Course Title: Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning Short Course Title (If the course title is longer than 30 characters): T H E O R. F O U N D. O N L I N E L E A R N I N G Course Credits: 3 Course Description: Course Prerequisites: Course Co-requisites: This course provides an overview of theoretical issues surrounding online learning, including considerations of new technologies, socio-cultural diversity, learning theories, pedagogical approaches, and emerging trends. Senior-status in teacher preparation program or Graduate-status in an education-related field None Cross- and Joint-List Status Cross-listed course are offered between two or more academic units on campus, such as a course offered in both Conservation Social Science and Political Science. Joint-listed courses are offered between two or more levels, such as undergraduate and graduate. A course may be both cross-listed and joint-listed. Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Cross-Listed Course(s): Joint-Listed Course(s): Date the affected Units approved of this change: Cooperative Course Approval (If Applicable) Page 3 of 10

4 Cooperatively offered courses are open to students from an approved participating institution. These students are not required to pay the UI s tuition, but the students are responsible for any other course fees. Students participating in these courses must be degreeseeking students at their home institution. Statement of Purpose Co-operative programs are based on one or more of the following criteria: Strengthen the academic program -- by providing access to complementary or unique program components (faculty, facilities, or other program related information or materials). Support partnerships -- funded research/grants. Provide efficiencies -- resource and/or fiscal efficiencies that would not otherwise be available. Cooperative Institution: Rationale for request: Rationale and Assessment Information Rationale for approval of this request; include an explanation of how the department will manage the added workload of this new course and any relevant assessment information that applies to this course: This will serve as a required course for the Curriculum & Instruction Department s new Online Teaching Endorsement and will be taught by a newly-hired Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies whose sole teaching emphasis will be this endorsement. Office of the Registrar Information Date Received by UCC Secretary: UCC Item Number: 5/15/14 UCC Approval Date: General Curriculum Report Number: Page 4 of 10

5 UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Add a Course Form Instructions: Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Following the approval of the appropriate college curriculum committee, a single representative for the college will the completed form to the Academic Publications Editor in the Registrar s Office, ctibbals@uidaho.edu for review by the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Deadline: This form must be submitted to the Academic Publications Editor by October 15 th for inclusion in the next available General Catalog and to be available for scheduling beginning with the next summer semester. Submission Information College: Department/Unit: College of Education Curriculum & Instruction Department Dept/Unit Approval Date: January 21, 2014 College Approval Date: January 27, 2014 Course Information Note: Final course numbers are the decision of the Office of the Registrar. Please list your desired course number and the Academic Publications Editor will attempt to locate the closest available number if the number suggested isn t available. Course Subject Prefix: EDCI Course Number: 582 Course Title: Online Course Design Short Course Title (If the course title is longer than 30 characters): O N L I N E C O U R S E D E S I G N Course Credits: 3 Course Description: Course Prerequisites: Course Co-requisites: This course teaches students the course design process and provides them with opportunities to design, develop, and evaluate online course modules. EDCI 581: Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning; Senior-status in teacher preparation program or Graduate-status in an education-related field None Cross- and Joint-List Status Cross-listed course are offered between two or more academic units on campus, such as a course offered in both Conservation Social Science and Political Science. Joint-listed courses are offered between two or more levels, such as undergraduate and graduate. A course may be both cross-listed and joint-listed. Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Cross-Listed Course(s): Joint-Listed Course(s): Date the affected Units approved of this change: Cooperative Course Approval (If Applicable) Page 5 of 10

6 Cooperatively offered courses are open to students from an approved participating institution. These students are not required to pay the UI s tuition, but the students are responsible for any other course fees. Students participating in these courses must be degreeseeking students at their home institution. Statement of Purpose Co-operative programs are based on one or more of the following criteria: Strengthen the academic program -- by providing access to complementary or unique program components (faculty, facilities, or other program related information or materials). Support partnerships -- funded research/grants. Provide efficiencies -- resource and/or fiscal efficiencies that would not otherwise be available. Cooperative Institution: Rationale for request: Rationale and Assessment Information Rationale for approval of this request; include an explanation of how the department will manage the added workload of this new course and any relevant assessment information that applies to this course: This will serve as a required course of the Curriculum & Instruction Department s new Online Teaching Endorsement and will be taught by a newly-hired Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies whose sole teaching emphasis will be this endorsement. Office of the Registrar Information Date Received by UCC Secretary: UCC Item Number: 5/15/14 UCC Approval Date: General Curriculum Report Number: Page 6 of 10

7 UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Add a Course Form Instructions: Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Following the approval of the appropriate college curriculum committee, a single representative for the college will the completed form to the Academic Publications Editor in the Registrar s Office, ctibbals@uidaho.edu for review by the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Deadline: This form must be submitted to the Academic Publications Editor by October 15 th for inclusion in the next available General Catalog and to be available for scheduling beginning with the next summer semester. Submission Information College: Department/Unit: College of Education Curriculum & Instruction Department Dept/Unit Approval Date: January 21, 2014 College Approval Date: January 27, 2014 Course Information Note: Final course numbers are the decision of the Office of the Registrar. Please list your desired course number and the Academic Publications Editor will attempt to locate the closest available number if the number suggested isn t available. Course Subject Prefix: EDCI Course Number: 583 Course Title: Open Education Short Course Title (If the course title is longer than 30 characters): O P E N E D U C A T I O N Course Credits: 3 Course Description: Course Prerequisites: Course Co-requisites: This course addresses ethical, legal, and behavioral issues related to online learning, including social participation, copyright, internet safety, and etiquette and provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to practice. EDCI 581: Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning; Senior-status in teacher preparation program or Graduate-status in an education-related field None Cross- and Joint-List Status Cross-listed course are offered between two or more academic units on campus, such as a course offered in both Conservation Social Science and Political Science. Joint-listed courses are offered between two or more levels, such as undergraduate and graduate. A course may be both cross-listed and joint-listed. Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Cross-Listed Course(s): Joint-Listed Course(s): Date the affected Units approved of this change: Page 7 of 10

8 Cooperative Course Approval (If Applicable) Cooperatively offered courses are open to students from an approved participating institution. These students are not required to pay the UI s tuition, but the students are responsible for any other course fees. Students participating in these courses must be degreeseeking students at their home institution. Statement of Purpose Co-operative programs are based on one or more of the following criteria: Strengthen the academic program -- by providing access to complementary or unique program components (faculty, facilities, or other program related information or materials). Support partnerships -- funded research/grants. Provide efficiencies -- resource and/or fiscal efficiencies that would not otherwise be available. Cooperative Institution: Rationale for request: Rationale and Assessment Information Rationale for approval of this request; include an explanation of how the department will manage the added workload of this new course and any relevant assessment information that applies to this course: This will serve as a required course of the Curriculum & Instruction Department s new Online Teaching Endorsement and will be taught by a newly-hired Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies whose sole teaching emphasis will be this endorsement. Office of the Registrar Information Date Received by UCC Secretary: UCC Item Number: 5/15/14 UCC Approval Date: General Curriculum Report Number: Page 8 of 10

9 UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Add a Course Form Instructions: Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Following the approval of the appropriate college curriculum committee, a single representative for the college will the completed form to the Academic Publications Editor in the Registrar s Office, ctibbals@uidaho.edu for review by the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Deadline: This form must be submitted to the Academic Publications Editor by October 15 th for inclusion in the next available General Catalog and to be available for scheduling beginning with the next summer semester. Submission Information College: Department/Unit: College of Education Curriculum & Instruction Department Dept/Unit Approval Date: January 21, 2014 College Approval Date: January 27, 2014 Course Information Note: Final course numbers are the decision of the Office of the Registrar. Please list your desired course number and the Academic Publications Editor will attempt to locate the closest available number if the number suggested isn t available. Course Subject Prefix: EDCI Course Number: 595 Course Title: Practicum in Online Learning Short Course Title (If the course title is longer than 30 characters): P R A C T I C U M I N O N L I N E L E A R N I N G Course Credits: 3 Course Description: Course Prerequisites: Course Co-requisites: This practicum is taught in conjunction with Idaho Distance Learning Academy (IDLA) and provides students with opportunities to teach and assess K12 students in an authentic online setting. EDCI 582: Online Course Design & EDCI 583: Open Education; Senior-status in teacher preparation program or Graduate-status in an education-related field None Cross- and Joint-List Status Cross-listed course are offered between two or more academic units on campus, such as a course offered in both Conservation Social Science and Political Science. Joint-listed courses are offered between two or more levels, such as undergraduate and graduate. A course may be both cross-listed and joint-listed. Clearly mark all changes using Track Change or strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions. Cross-Listed Course(s): Joint-Listed Course(s): Date the affected Units approved of this change: Cooperative Course Approval (If Applicable) Page 9 of 10

10 Cooperatively offered courses are open to students from an approved participating institution. These students are not required to pay the UI s tuition, but the students are responsible for any other course fees. Students participating in these courses must be degreeseeking students at their home institution. Statement of Purpose Co-operative programs are based on one or more of the following criteria: Strengthen the academic program -- by providing access to complementary or unique program components (faculty, facilities, or other program related information or materials). Support partnerships -- funded research/grants. Provide efficiencies -- resource and/or fiscal efficiencies that would not otherwise be available. Cooperative Institution: Rationale for request: Rationale and Assessment Information Rationale for approval of this request; include an explanation of how the department will manage the added workload of this new course and any relevant assessment information that applies to this course: This will serve as a required course of the Curriculum & Instruction Department s new Online Teaching Endorsement and will be taught by a newly-hired Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies whose sole teaching emphasis will be this endorsement. Office of the Registrar Information Date Received by UCC Secretary: UCC Item Number: 5/15/14 UCC Approval Date: General Curriculum Report Number: Page 10 of 10