CIRTL Network Internship Opportunity – Revising the on-line version of the CIRTL Network College Classroom course

Fall 2009

For more information, email us at internship@delta.wisc.edu

UW-Madison contact: Sandy Courter courter@engr.wisc.edu
When: summer through fall 2009
Funding: up to $1000 for project-related supplies, travel, etc.
Number of interns sought: 1
Special Note: Since the course in an on-line experience, the qualified graduate student may be from any CIRTL Network institution.

An intern will:

• Work with Sandy and Delta staff to convert the on-line course materials and class sessions for use in the Elluminate on-line classroom
  • Explore the literature on on-line ‘best practices’
  • Conceptualize how to run the course in Elluminate
  • Script class sessions
  • Create class plans in Elluminate Plan
  • Test class plans in the Elluminate classroom
  • Create and organize class materials in MOODLE

• Co-teach the fall 2009 on-line College Classroom course as part of the CIRTL Network

• Evaluate student learning in this on-line environment

An Intern will benefit from the following opportunities:

• Learn the pedagogy behind teaching effectively on-line
• Co-teach a unique and engaging course targeted at future faculty development around teaching
• Learn how to use teaching-as-research in this course and in future classrooms of our own 
• Connect with graduate students from across the CIRTL Network

The College Classroom course is designed especially for graduate students and post docs in the STEM and SBE disciplines. An emphasis on a learning-centered classroom provides participants with a perspective that highlights the interconnected cycle of teaching, assessment, and learning. The course is designed around the concept of teaching-as-research (TAR). Participants have the opportunity to investigate, experience, and apply effective assessment, teaching, and learning techniques, improve their teaching in ways that meaningfully enhance student learning, and create an inclusive classroom environment.

This on-line course will be offered to students across the CIRTL Network during the fall of
2009 <http://www.cirtlcafe.net/events/courses/fall2009/cc>

Starting point for research questions:

1. What is the most effective way to create an inclusive on-line classroom environment in Elluminate that will engage all students?

NOTE: Interested individuals should send an electronic resume and explain your interest
in the email to both 1: courter@engr.wisc.edu and 2: internship@delta.wisc.edu.