Introduction to Web Based Instruction and Distance Education   (3 credits) Provider Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education (CTE) This course is designed to help practicing technology-related professional developers, at the school and district level, integrate online education into their professional development offerings. The course will provide exposure to existing online education models, linking examples to aspects of adult learning styles, facilitate discussions between professional developers, and guide you through the process of creating your own technology enriched PD activities for immediate use. You will leave the course with an online professional development module that meets state standards and the needs of your identified group of learners. Course Refund Policy Courses are $150 per credit with Early Registration Discounts. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Course Refund Policy Fee:  $450 Course Format:  Facilitated Grade Level:  Subject/Topic:  Certificate Options:  Type of credit:  MSDE Professional Development Credit Duration:  8 weeks Estimated # of Hours of Work each week:  5 Syllabus:  Introduction to Web Based Instruction Syllabus    Contact Info: If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact CTE at onlinecourses@mail.cte.jhu.edu or by phone at 410-312-3814 during regular business hours. (You must login to register for this course) Sect. # Start Date: End Date: Pre - Requisites: · A basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including familiarity with copying and pasting text. · Ability to save and /or download files to a local Mac or PC · Ability to open and save email attachments to a local machine, and attach documents to emails · Internet browsing skills · Experience with Access is helpful but not required · Familiarity with online course delivery platforms (i.e., ELC or Blackboard). A tutorial is available for online course participants to meet this prerequisite, if needed. Contact Kate, at CTE, for details: onlinecourses@mail.cte.jhu.edu.  Required Text: There are no required texts. All course resources will be online. CTE's online courses require at least one synchronous chat over the duration of the course. Contact CTE if you need more information. Technical Requirements: Internet access Web browser (Course sites are best viewed with Internet Explorer, version 4 or above) Active e-mail account All online course technical support questions should be sent to: techsupport@mail.cte.jhu.edu.