Educators: this is a six-slide presentation to give you an overview of one of your final courses in the RRC teacher education diploma programs. (RZP – Fall, 2015)

1. Course Implementation
EDUC-1092 online
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Photo courtesy of RZP
Content based on course outline
Red River College – Diploma Programs
Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)
Instructor: Rita Zuba Prokopetz – Fall 2015
By the end of this course, you should
be able to identify and apply:
o Key terms and concepts
o Teaching and learning strategies
o Differentiated instruction
o Professional development
o ePortfolios

2. Important Dates
Important Dates (subject to change with notice):
Week of:
Sep.21 Introductions Discussion Forum (DF)
Sep.28 Assignment 1 Discussion Forum (key terms)
Oct.05 Assignment 2 Two slides and DF (teaching approaches)
Oct.12 Assignment 3 Group research (differentiated instruction)
Oct.19 Assignment 3 Group presentation (differentiated instruction)
Oct.26 Assignment 4 Individual research (DF) (professional development)
Nov.02 Assignment 5 Research (ePortfolio)
Nov.09 Assignment 5 Create (ePortfolio)
Nov.16 Course Survey
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3. Module
themes
Course Organization, Tasks, Grade Distribution and Grading System
Course
orientation
PowerPoint presentation, Course Outline, LEARN platform and
SlideShare resources
Key Terms Key terms task #1 (10
points)
Based on the Grading Rubric
Teaching
Approaches
Teacher- and learner-centered, Passive and active task #2 (20 points)
Based on the Grading Rubric
Differentiated
Instruction
Group research and presentation task #3 (30 points)
Based on the Grading Rubric
PD & Lifelong
Learning
Individual research and group discussion task #4 (15
points)
Based on the Grading Rubric
ePortfolio Introduction of ePorfolios and presentation task #5 (15 points)
Based on the CAE Guidelines and Grading Rubric
Professionalism Introduction of ePorfolios and presentation (10 points)
Based on the College Guidelines
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4. Professionalism
o Is punctual, engaged, focused
o Participates actively, respectfully
o Takes ownership of one’s own learning
o Submits course assignments by deadline
o Contributes positively in action, words
o Is open to new ideas and contribution of others
o Applies feedback from peers, instructors
o Addresses challenges appropriately
o Incorporates essential skills
o Embraces diversity
4Source: GH outline and RRC guidelines

5. Final points to remember
o Interact with content onsite and offsite 4-6 hours per week
o Use LEARN internal mail for all email communication
o Interact with colleagues, instructor in the Discussion Forum
o Collaborate with a technology buddy to meet all deadlines
o Submit ‘original’ assignments by the due date
o Assume responsibility for the integrity of coursework submitted
o Cite all sources of information (even if your own)
o Seek support to improve written work deemed below standard
o Learn using your preferred learning style* and modality
*Learning Styles and Preferences: http://duke.edu/arc/documents/Learning%20styles%20and%20preferences.pdf
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Symbols courtesy of ClipArt

6. Course Implementation
EDUC-1092 online
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Photo courtesy of RZP
Content based on course outline
Red River College – Diploma Programs
Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)
Instructor: Rita Zuba Prokopetz – Fall 2015
Together, we have covered:
 Key terms and concepts
 Teaching and learning strategies
 Differentiated instruction
 Professional development
 Application of ePortfolios
Well done!