As A Research Tool is offered online only. This is the one course that all students must take in that format. The remaining courses below are offered in a variety of formats - at local sites, online, combination, and so on. An introduction to the utilization of graphics using current presentation tools to enhance instructional material. Participants create a project or projects that demonstrate professionalism in the use of these tools and techniques.
Course includes field based work.
Field based work refers to course assignments which involve school-age children. Addresses various skills related to image management in the production of teacher-made materials, in the use of presentation software, and in Web publishing. Participants apply concepts of project based learning that demonstrate professionalism in the use of these tools and techniques. They also develop projects that require direct involvement with students in their own classrooms. To add specificity pertaining to graphics-related tools and to provide more consistency in interpretation by instructors.