Participants post messages in the forum at their convenience, any time, any place. Email is also used to interact with fellow participants, the instructor, the reading specialist, and technology mentors. Patti Stewart is the course lead instructor and developed the curriculum and assignments. She will oversee course content, coordinate lessons, answer questions, provide feedback on the assignments, and oversee the discussion groups. We have found that small groups work best for online instruction.
Enrollment is limited to sixteen teachers.
For group work, teachers will work in collaborative groups of four. Each group will have a certified S.B. Reading Specialist acting as discussion leader to facilitate learning and depth of interaction. Patti will oversee the discussions and circulate between the small groups. You will need an modem and Internet account or a network connection with Internet access. Here is more information on the hardware needed.