Social Studies Online Course Weekly Outline
In order for you to get a better understanding of the Social Studies
course content, we outline the weekly activities of the course in the
following. Before you read on to the content, please, take another look
at the iEARN online course prerequisites for participants:
* Basic word processing, Internet and e-mailing skills
* Reliable access to a computer and Internet
* Availability to commit at least 5 hours a week to course activities
* A classroom/students whom you will be working with throughout the course period
* Working knowledge of English
Now, please, read the Weekly Outline of the iEARN Social Studies online course.
Please,
note that all of the discussions of
the course throughout the nine weeks will take place in the iEARN onlne
Forum. All assignments are expected to be posted in the Forum as well.
The iEARN online Forum provides a space for ongoing interactions among
course facilitators and participants throughout the course.
WEEK 1
Week 1 is one of the first two
weeks of orientation. During these two weeks, you will have opportunity
to familiarize yourself to the features and contents of the course and
practice the technology used in the course delivery.
Core activities for the week:
- Read Syllabus
- Read Course Announcements
- Orientation: reading
WEEK 2
Orientation continues.
Core activities and assignments:
- Part 1: Learning About Each Other
- Assignment for Lesson 1, Part 1
- Part 2: Learning About iEARN
- Assignment for Lesson 1, Part 2
- Lesson 1 Word Document
WEEK 3
Core activities:
- Lesson 2: Examining iEARN projects
- Assignment for Lesson 2: Pre-selection of short list of iEARN Social Studies projects
WEEK 4
Core activities:
- Lesson 3: Content and Process Learning
- Assignment for Lesson 3: Identifying Content and Process Learning of iEARN projects
WEEK 5
Core activities:
- Lesson 4: Making a Plan
- Assignment for Lesson 4: Outlining of Project Plans
WEEK 6
Core activities:
- Lesson 5: Getting started
- Assignment for Lesson 5: DIscussion in Teacher's Lounge & Sharing the Plans
WEEK 7
Core activities:
Lesson 6: Implementation of the Plan - What is working best for your class?
Assignment for Lesson 6: Discussion in "What and How We're Doing?" and "We Want Less Work!" forums
WEEK 8
Core activities:
- Lesson 7: Finishing up
- Final Project Outline
- Final Course Reflection Paper
WEEK 9
Core activities:
- Finishing up
- final Project Outline
- Final Course Reflection Paper
A successful completion of an iEARN
online course is only the beginning of a fruitefull collaboration
between You, your students and your school, and the iEARN global
community! You will have many other opportunities for professional
development by taking part in various international, regional and local
conferences and sharing your experiences with those who are interested.
We will keep in touch through e-mails and newsletters.
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