Online Teaching: Foundations in Teacher Leadership

Assignments

I taught Foundations of Teacher Leadership during Summer 2005. The course had been designed by someone else. Based on student feedback, I made some revisions and taught the course during Fall 2006. The course is the first in a fully-online Master's program. The primary learning objectives were to introduce students to the field of teacher leadership; acquaint them with APA style; and prepare them with the technology skills they would need to succeed in a fully online program. Most of the syllabus consisted of boilerplate text from the university. However, you may be interested in reviewing the class assignments [pdf] or the entire course.

Comments from Student Assessment of Learning Gains include:

"I truly appreciated the feedback the most of all. It was objective and very on point. I was always challenged to do an even better job. Kudos there!"

"I loved having the previews. At first I felt like you were going overboard and kind of babysitting us, because this is what I feel I would be doing to my students, but them I became accustomed to it. Great contact, always someone available for help!"

"As a whole class, I thought that we worked well together. Everyone was supportive and we had some wonderful discussions on the discussion board. I think that the meet and greet and photos helped everyone see the people behind the thoughts."

"This class has a high standard in participation and academic writing. It has either prepared me well for the rest of the program, or "overprepared" me. I know what to expect from future classes (and know I can succeed), or, the rest of the program will seem easy by comparison. Either is fine :-)."

"I have enjoyed getting to "know" you despite having never met. I can tell you care a great deal about my success as a grad. student and a professional. Knowing you were available in multiple venues--and that your response time was quick--helped me out many times. Thanks!!"

"The journal researching was awesome! I had no idea I could do so much research from online. This was a great class and I learned more than in any other class-EVER! Thank you."