Course Overview "21Things4Teachers.net"
21 Things 4 Teachers
Next Offering: Summer 2016
"Lenawee 21 Things 4 Teachers Dip, Splash, Dive Summer 2016"
also
21 Things 4 Teachers Plus - Next Gen Mini-Courses - choose from six modules
For more information or to register visit LISD Professional Development Center Wisdomwhere
Contact Sue Summerford for more information
Getting Started
To prepare to take the "21 Things for 21st Century Educator" course through Lenawee ISD, please read the information below and then use the link in the "Register for Course" section to complete your registration.
Accessing the Course Content
To preview the course framework visit the main course site at 21things4Teachers.net or click on the "21 Things" logo to the right and you will go to that website. 21things4teachers offers video tutorials and live virtual sessions. Participants work at their own pace, with online instructor support, to create an online portfolio showcasing valuable and applicable projects for teaching and lifelong learning. Educators say that taking the 21things4teachers is transformational, and they see immediate results when using and applying the ‘things' in their classroom.
Please note that there will be Hands-On Assignments and Activities at the end of each of the 21 Things web pages. Participants will be setting up a learning blog to create a reflection portfolio documenting course activities and connections to classroom instruction. Participants will be required to attend a mandatory two-hour face-to-face meeting prior to the start of the course at Lenawee ISD.
Teachers will have four course options to consider (dates to be announced in August)
Please note that there will be Hands-On Assignments and Activities at the end of each of the 21 Things web pages. Participants will be setting up a learning blog to create a reflection portfolio documenting course activities and connections to classroom instruction. Participants will be required to attend a mandatory two-hour face-to-face meeting prior to the start of the course at Lenawee ISD.
Teachers will have four course options to consider (dates to be announced in August)
- 21things4Teachers Full Course
- Things 1-7 only
- Things 8-15 only
- Things 16-21 only
LISD Moodle and Virtual Learning Sessions
At face-to-face orientation meeting,participants will receive instructions completing course activities and assignments and for participation in virtual sessions to build a learning community.
In addition to completion of Hands-On Assignments and Activities for each of the 21 Things, participants will be required to access learning content via participation in live virtual sessions or to view pre-recorded virtual sessions. Archives of pre-recorded sessions will be posted in the course for direct access by participants who are unable to attend live sessions. See "Virtual Sessions" tab above for information on checking personal computers for ability to connect to live sessions if desired.
In addition to completion of Hands-On Assignments and Activities for each of the 21 Things, participants will be required to access learning content via participation in live virtual sessions or to view pre-recorded virtual sessions. Archives of pre-recorded sessions will be posted in the course for direct access by participants who are unable to attend live sessions. See "Virtual Sessions" tab above for information on checking personal computers for ability to connect to live sessions if desired.
Requirements for Course Completion
In addition to attendance requirements at both face-to-face and virtual meetings online, participants will be required to complete a digital portfolio in the format of a reflection blog to document learning and participation in the learning community. Check with Lenawee 21Things4Teachers course facilitator for more information. Contact [email protected].
Course Materials
For every one of the 21 Things Hands-on Activities and Assignments a blog post reflection should be completed, including a screen shot or related media for each. A complete list of the additional Assignments is available on each of the things pages at the main course site.
Course Syllabus/Documentation Log
The syllabus contains required documentation log of "seat time" spent in online learning on pages 11-21 These pages will need to be signed and dated with the course end date and submitted as hard copy for course credit. Revised coursepack will be available below for 2015 cohort.
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SCECH Credit
Lenawee course will be submitted for up to 87 SCECHs for the full course plus 3 for the required face-to-face orientation meeting. Participants selecting an individual strand can earn 29 SCECHs plus 3 for the Orientation session. Graduate credit is also pending for the full course through Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, with participants selecting either 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at $268 per credit hour.
Secure Central Registry (SCR) for SCECH's
Effective March 1, 2010, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) began utilizing a Secure Central Registry (SCR) to track all State Board-Continuing Education Units (SCECHs) earned January 1, 2010 and after. The SCR is available on a 24/7 basis and is staffed with Help Desk personnel to assist with site navigation, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MDE does not have a central registry for SCECH’s awarded prior to 1-1-2010. Individuals who need to verify credit awarded previous to this date must contact the SCECH coordinator of the offering and request a transcript.
Eligible participants now receive email notification following the upload of their record of completion with instructions on how to create a Personal Account in the SCR along with a deadline to complete the required common evaluation within 30 days. SCECHs are awarded after evaluation completion and are immediately viewable on an Unofficial Transcript. The SCR Unofficial Transcript replaces any paper Certificates of Completion or transcripts that would normally have been provided. Educators should note that a PIC number is not required in order for the Personal Account to be completed or SCECHs awarded. The PIC will be rolled out to educators by MDE at a later time. A $2.50 processing fee, payable to MIEM, will be implemented starting May 1.
Approved SCECH offerings are denoted with a bullet (●) in the LISD Professional Development Planner. SCECH opportunities are added routinely so be sure to check our online registration website often – www,solutionwhere.com/WW/lisd. A listing of all SCECH-approved offerings in the state can be found at http://getmipd.org
Inquiries can be directed to Charlene Forsyth, LISD SCECH Data Manager at 517-265-1617 or [email protected] or JoAnna Keebler, LISD Professional Development Coordinator, at 517-265-1611 or [email protected].
Course Cost: $50 for REMC 19 West/Lenawee County Participating Agreement District Staff/$100 for all others
Secure Central Registry (SCR) for SCECH's
Effective March 1, 2010, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) began utilizing a Secure Central Registry (SCR) to track all State Board-Continuing Education Units (SCECHs) earned January 1, 2010 and after. The SCR is available on a 24/7 basis and is staffed with Help Desk personnel to assist with site navigation, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MDE does not have a central registry for SCECH’s awarded prior to 1-1-2010. Individuals who need to verify credit awarded previous to this date must contact the SCECH coordinator of the offering and request a transcript.
Eligible participants now receive email notification following the upload of their record of completion with instructions on how to create a Personal Account in the SCR along with a deadline to complete the required common evaluation within 30 days. SCECHs are awarded after evaluation completion and are immediately viewable on an Unofficial Transcript. The SCR Unofficial Transcript replaces any paper Certificates of Completion or transcripts that would normally have been provided. Educators should note that a PIC number is not required in order for the Personal Account to be completed or SCECHs awarded. The PIC will be rolled out to educators by MDE at a later time. A $2.50 processing fee, payable to MIEM, will be implemented starting May 1.
Approved SCECH offerings are denoted with a bullet (●) in the LISD Professional Development Planner. SCECH opportunities are added routinely so be sure to check our online registration website often – www,solutionwhere.com/WW/lisd. A listing of all SCECH-approved offerings in the state can be found at http://getmipd.org
Inquiries can be directed to Charlene Forsyth, LISD SCECH Data Manager at 517-265-1617 or [email protected] or JoAnna Keebler, LISD Professional Development Coordinator, at 517-265-1611 or [email protected].
Course Cost: $50 for REMC 19 West/Lenawee County Participating Agreement District Staff/$100 for all others
Register for the Course
If you have not already registered, please click here to access Lenawee Intermediate School District Professional Development Center and register in Coursewhere for the course "21 Things for the 21st Century Educator."
SCECH Record of Attendance - Time Log (must be submitted for credit upon completion of course)
The Documentation Log must be signed and dated with the ending course date and submitted as hard copy. This document is located on pages 8-11 of the course syllabus.
University Graduate Credit/Registration
Siena Heights University (see syllabus) -1, 2, or 3 Credit option: Pass/Fail only - no letter grade will be awarded - It is the responsibility of the participant to know what will be accepted for transfer if following a degree or certificate program at another institution. Cost is $268 per credit hour payable to Siena Heights University. Additional course cost is $50 for REMC 19 West/Lenawee County Participating Agency District Staff/$100 for all others.
Registration information for Siena Heights University credit for the current term is available from the LISD Professional Development Center. Completion of all of the 21 elements outlined above is required for Pass/Fail credit. If interested in receiving graduate credit for the course, please complete registration paperwork for Siena Heights University and submit payment for credit to the LISD Professional Development Center. Please contact [email protected] (517-265-1619) with your contact information so that registration materials can be mailed to you. Please indicate which credit option you are pursuing, 1, 2, or 3 credit hours.
Registration information for Siena Heights University credit for the current term is available from the LISD Professional Development Center. Completion of all of the 21 elements outlined above is required for Pass/Fail credit. If interested in receiving graduate credit for the course, please complete registration paperwork for Siena Heights University and submit payment for credit to the LISD Professional Development Center. Please contact [email protected] (517-265-1619) with your contact information so that registration materials can be mailed to you. Please indicate which credit option you are pursuing, 1, 2, or 3 credit hours.
Course Evaluation
In addition to a course pre- and post- self-assessment, participants will be asked to complete an online evaluation for LISD Professional Development to provide feedback and suggestions for future improvement of course offerings. All participants seeking SCECHs will also be be required to complete an additional online evaluation for MDE to meet the SCECH requirement.
Contact Us
LISD Professional Development Registration: Kathy Campbell- [email protected]
Course Facilitator: Sue Summerford - [email protected]
Course Facilitator: Sue Summerford - [email protected]