Weber State University

Master Online Teacher Certification

The Master Online Teacher Certification program was developed to assist professors interested in cultivating exemplary online courses.  This certification includes an online course, face-to-face workshops and hands on training. The faculty selected for this program will learn valuable tools and concepts to increase the interactivity and pedagogical expertise of their classes. 

The following are the certification requirements and a list of what selected participants will learn in each workshop. 

1.  Teach online course for at least one semester – required

2.  Complete the Online Theory and Technology Course - To be done on your own time.  Approximately 4 hours.

3.  Attend the Using "Best Practices" Workshop:                             Oct. 2, 2008

            1:00- 4:00 pm – Lampros Hall 203 

            Complete mplete all of the following:

a. Teaching in Vista – implement grading forms, goals, objectives and other tools to achieve learning outcomes.

b. Design of Course – engaging to students, pedagogical basis for course design, usability, use of new technology.

c. Assess student evaluations

4.  Attend the New Communication Tool Workshop:         Part I, Nov. 6, 2008

            1:00 - 4:00 pm – Lampros Hall 203                              Part II, Dec. 4, 2008
                                                                                               

Implement 2 or more of the following in your course:

Video Introduction

Wimba Voice Tool

Camtasia/Captivate – i.e. narrated PowerPoints, tour of the course

Make Course Available in Open Courseware

Pod Casting

Blogs

5.   Attend the Advanced Features in Vista Workshop:    Part I, Jan. 8, 2009

            1:00 - 4:00 pm – Lampros Hall 203                              Part II, Feb. 5, 2009

Implement 3 or more in your course:

Media Library

Interactive Learning Tools – Crossword Puzzles, Games, Movie Madness, Clickers

Group Manager

Customizing Icons

Customized Grade Book

CSS

6.  Attend the Assessments Workshop:                                              Mar. 5, 2009

            1:00 - 4:00 pm – Lampros Hall 203  

Utilize the following in your course:  

a. Vista Assessment – Explore question types and build assessments with Respondus.

b. ChiTester:   Determine and configure appropriate levels of assessment security and statistical reports.

c. Group Discussion on assessment theory and the impact of technology on assessment.

d. Alternatives – Study Mate, Student Response Systems

7.  Peer Review – by Department Chair and 2 other faculty

8.  Present in a Faculty Showcase – April 2, 2009

9.  Peer Review another Course – future MOTC cohort

• Compensation:  $1,000 in software, electronics or cash (pre-tax)
• Estimated time to complete 40-50 hours
• Must be completed by May 1, 2009