Training Virtual Charter School Teachers: Walking the Online Walk!

April 2007
7
th National Charter Schools Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dr. Kerry Rice, Assistant Professor, Boise State University
Dr. Jean Swenk, Principal, Capistrano Connections Academy
Sarah Ault, Principle, Denver Connections Academy

On the cutting edge of the charter movement, virtual charters need professional development to match! Preparing teachers to work effectively in this emerging full-time, K-12 virtual environment is the mission of a national joint effort by Boise State University and Connections Academy. Experience their collaborative graduate-level online courses created to train virtual charter teachers using the same online tools that their students use daily, from threaded discussions to real-time web conferencing and more.


Session Materials:

PowerPoint Presentation

Course Overview
ISTE Standards Addressed
Teaching Skills Continuum
Discussion Rubric
Reflection Rubric
Presentation Rubric
Sample Asynchronous Lesson
Recorded Live Meeting

Contact Information

Kerry Rice, Ed.D.
http://edtech.boisestate.edu 
Assistant Professor
Boise State University
Department of Educational Technology
(208) 426-2050
Jean Swenk
JSwenk@connectionsacademy.com
Principal
Capistrano Connections Academy

 
Sarah Ault
sault@connectionsacademy.com
Principal
Denver Connections
Academy


© 2007 Kerry Rice, Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University
Date Last Modified 08/25/2009