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National League for Nursing - Faculty Development

Teaching & Learning in Web-based Courses Certificate Program (4 Courses)


**Please note programs are listed by number and not date

Course

Course Description

Dates

Cost

Course 1:
Getting Started: An Introduction to Choosing and Using Web Course Management Software

Available for 8.3 CE contact hours.

Instructor: Lana Richmond, MSN, RN

In this course, participants learn about and practice using a course management software program. The learning activities include practice chats and the development of a homepage. A scavenger hunt will be done so the participants can locate technology tools and support services at their own location. The course will require 8-10 hours of time to review and interact with the course content and to complete designated activities.

This course should be completed before enrollment in courses 2, 3, and 4.

January 12 - January 18

June 1 - June 7

September 7 - September 13

$100 for an individual registration.

$95 NLN member discount registration.

Group rates available upon request.  Contact office.

To register for

Continuing Education Contact Hours,

click here

Course 2:
Designing Web Pages for Web Courses

Available for 14.7 CE contact hours.

Instructor: Jan Buhmann, MS, RN, BC

This course will provide an overview of the design of Web-based courses in academic settings and healthcare organizations.  It will allow participants the opportunity to develop a learning segment, from design through implementation. During the course participants will learn to: explain the context in which various Web education tools are used; assess institutional infrastructure and factors impacting Web course development; develop measurable learning outcomes; develop course pages using a simple Web editor; edit images for use on the Web; and implement effective Web and instructional design principles.

 

Participants should complete Course 1: "Getting Started" before enrolling in this course or have experience as an instructor in using course management software, such as WebCT.

February 2 - February 9

June 15 - June 22

September 14 - September 21



$295 for an individual registration.

 $285 NLN member discount registration.

Group rates available upon request.  Contact office.

To register for

Continuing Education Contact Hours,

click here


Course 3:
Teaching and Evaluation in Web-Based Courses

Available for 16.7 CE contact hours.

Instructor: Lana Richmond, MSN, RN

Participants will use threaded discussion boards, chat rooms, learner assessment surveys, multimedia, and interactive teaching, learning, and evaluation strategies. A commitment of approximately 20 hours will be necessary to interact with the course content and materials, and to participate in discussion and chat work groups.

Participants must complete Course 1, "Getting Started," before enrolling in this course or be able to use course management software.

February 23 - March 1

July 6 - July 12

October 5 - October 11


$295 for an individual registration

$285 NLN member discount registration.

Group rates available upon request.  Contact office.

To register for

Continuing Education Contact Hours,

click here

Course 4:
Practicum: the Development of a Web-Based Course

Available for 16.7 CE contact hours

Instructor:  Jan Buhmann, MS, RN, BC

 
The Practicum is the culmination of the certificate program.  During the first courses participants will have developed a learning module or segment.   The completed learning segment will be reviewed and critiqued by both instructional consultants and peers. 

Participants must have completed the first three course before enrolling in Practicum.

March 9 - April 3

July 20 - July 12

October 19 - November 13



$400 for an individual registration

$380 NLN member discount registration.

Group rates available upon request.  Contact office.

To register for

Continuing Education Contact Hours,

click here

* You may take any of these as a single course, then decide if you wish to continue in the certificate program after completing the offering.

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