Course goal:

Students will demonstrate effective skills in distance communicating, presenting, and mentoring.

Course objectives:

1. Students will communicate via effective Web sites.
2. Students will communicate effectively via e-mail.
3. Students will communicate effectively within virtual groups and/or communities.
4. Students will demonstrate effective distance teaching and mentoring skills.
5. Students will produce viable projects and curriculum for distance educators.
6. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in videoconferences and/or Webcasting.
7. Students will demonstrate effective videoconferencing skills.
8. Students will develop an effective e-portfolio.
9. Students will develop an effective online blog.
10. Students will develop skillful digital voice files.
11. Students will create effective podcasts.

Course Requirements:

     1.  Students will complete assigned reading.
     2.  Students will research and study samples of effective simulations and videostreaming for Web sites.
     3.  Students will research and study samples of effective Web sites.
     4.  Students will produce an effective web site utilizing modern technologies.
     5.  Students will communicate via e-mail.
     6.  Students will communicate via virtual groups and/or communities.
     7.  Students will teach and mentor at a distance.
     8.  Students will communicate in videoconferences and/or Web casts.
     9.  Students will develop online blogs, digital voice files, and podcasts.

Course Outline:

Jan. 16- Feb. 13- Students will study Web site communication, develop an effective
Web site, and will demonstrate effective communication via their Web site pages.

Feb. 20- Students will study and demonstrate effective e-mail communication.

Feb. 27- Students will study and demonstrate effective communication via virtual
groups and/or communities.

March 7-  Students will study and demonstrate distance, educational facilitation.
Students will study and prepare for e-job applications.      

March 14- Students will facilitate other students online. Students will post materials for
online job applications on My Campus site.

March 28- Students will practice an on-camera interview and demonstrate effective communication and
presentation for videoconferences. 

April 2- Students will present updated Web site pages that include the following: resumes, blogs, and work samples.
Students will rehearse for videoconference presentation.

April 9- Students will present videoconference presentations- TX & NJ
 
April 18 - Students will develop digital voice files and podcasts.

April 25- Students will prepare for final public presentation of effective communication via e-technologies. Students will demonstrate effective use of PowerPoint in public speaking.

April 30- Final Presentation- 5 p.m., Brindley Auditorium

Evaluation:

One half of the final grade is based required projects.
One half of final grade is to be based on responsibility, academic integrity, 
dependability, effort, time invested, and class attendance/participation.

Appropriate Dress:  Modest Clothing,  no hats or flip-flop shoes

This class will adhere to Student Policies and Standards as set forth in the UMHB Student Handbook.

Teaching Philosophy- See http://www.dianehoward.com/phil.prac.contrib.htm

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Alignment

This curriculum is aligned with TEKS in Health, Science, and Technology Education.
It can be used at all levels with with age-appropriate modifications.

Workshop Requirements:
Students are expected to participate in five events from the following categories.
They are personal marketing workshops, laboratory performances,
productions (on or off campus), and/or Humanities programs/events (see calendar).