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In this course we will explore more than 300 digital tools used to teach English as a second or foreign language. After an introduction to task-based learning, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate a wealth of Web-based and non Web-based digital tools, design digital tasks, explore authentic assessment tasks, and develop task-based lesson plans and a digital task-based syllabus. Due to the collaborative nature of this course, participants will be expected to contribute to the list of digital tools discussed throughout the course. By the end of the course, students will be highly aware of the wide range of digital tools available and will have a deep resource bank of digital-tasks to choose from when developing task-based lessons within their own language courses. Students should be interested in implementing task-based language teaching and digital tools in their language classrooms.

This course explores the noir aesthetic as it emerged in the post-World War II era as a major style of Hollywood filmmaking. The course also brings together many digital projects that involve deepening our critical and popular understanding of film noir.

This Autumn, you'll fall... for slapstick. We invite movie lovers, comedy fans, and online learners from around the work to join us for a flexible, multimedia exploration and celebration of slapstick comedy in the movies.

Get hooked by Hitch! Join Turner Classic Movies, Ball State University and learners from around the world in an exploration of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. We’ll examine the 50-year arc of his career through multimedia, in-course games, and conversations with fellow film fans.

The film, “Girl Rising,” opens with Sokha, a Cambodian girl in a golden costume, dancing in slow motion. Suddenly, the camera shifts to her life before she was given the chance to get an education – Sokha’s previous life picking trash. How did she get from the dump to dance?

Are you new to teaching adults? Develop a teaching mindset and be a classroom success!

This course includes a variety of materials and resources all related to the stories of Iowans engaged in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement from the struggle against slavery through the ending of formal racial segregation.

This seven-week course was designed for any lecturer/instructor/teacher who wants to learn how to run an EAP (English for Academic Purposes) course.

Ignite the passion of STEM inquiry and interest with elementary and middle school girls through after school programs, STEM integration, Makerspace, and STEAM camp programs through a project based learning Girls Going Green challenge.

In this course, an experienced academic librarian will share his strategies for getting students engaged in the art of library research.

This course provides current and aspiring K–12 teachers with research-based practical guidelines and strategies to effectively teach mathematics to English language learners (ELLs).

This course invites your critical reflection on the methods of online instruction; beliefs and potential bias of the online learner; policies and rules and how they align with course objectives; tone and the purpose of communication.

This course is for all K-12 teachers in all subjects looking to add effective speaking and listening lessons to their repertoire.

Join us on an exploration to uncover new technology tools to connect your classroom and students to the Common Core. Plug in with other teachers in this six-week course where you will use technology to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues. Each week you'll experience new technology tools and explore ways these tools can support Common Core standards and help you plan and create engaging student activities. A course certificate may be earned for completing assignment tasks.

Here’s your chance to review the fundamental processes of mathematics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques.

Here’s your chance to review the fundamental processes of mathematics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. During this five-week course, students can select individual math concepts or proceed through each of the self-paced learning modules. Topics include a review of arithmetic, introductory algebra, rudiments of analytic geometry, elementary trigonometry, introductory statistics, and basic finance. Module warm-up questions will help students identify learning deficits, which can then be addressed through the modules. This course also contextualizes math for trades, including electro-mechanical, engineering graphics, machining, and welding. Students who choose to master every short module quiz will be awarded a certificate of completion

This course focuses on the application of theoretical approaches to the strategic management of technology and innovation. Concepts, tools, and process will be explored through lectures, readings, team activities, and case study applications. Major topics include: The importance of technological innovation Dynamics of technological change Factors affecting technological innovation and adoption Organizational strategy and strategic management in the face of rapid technological change At the end of the course you will be able to: Identify how technological innovation impacts individuals, businesses, and society as a whole Explain how technology changes and evolves Identify the key factors affecting technological innovation and adoption Explain how organizations develop and manage strategies Explain the fundamental dynamics of technological innovation in an organizational setting Explain how to develop and implement organizational strategies for technological innovation Required Materials: The purchase of an e-book priced at $5.99 is required. Technology & the Future: Managing Change and Innovation in the 21st Century Author: Peter von Stackelberg Publisher: Jericho Hill Interactive Alfred NY, 14802 Available for purchase here

This course focuses on the application of theoretical approaches to the strategic management of technology and innovation. Concepts, tools, and process will be explored through lectures, readings, team activities, and case study applications. Major topics include: The importance of technological innovation Dynamics of technological change Factors affecting technological innovation and adoption Organizational strategy and strategic management in the face of rapid technological change At the end of the course you will be able to: Identify how technological innovation impacts individuals, businesses, and society as a whole Explain how technology changes and evolves Identify the key factors affecting technological innovation and adoption Explain how organizations develop and manage strategies Explain the fundamental dynamics of technological innovation in an organizational setting Explain how to develop and implement organizational strategies for technological innovation

As educators and learners of foreign language(s), we want our students to be proficient and competent in a target language. The way technology is used in a foreign language class has a significant impact and influence on the success of our students. If you are a foreign language educator passionate about learning how to use technology in your class, this course if for you! This three-week course will require a time commitment of approximately three to five hours each week (to earn the certificate of completion). The first two weeks will be dedicated to discussion and assignments and week three will be dedicated to a final project. This course will provide Web sites and programs that may be used in traditional and online foreign language classes. The focus is placed on all skills, especially speaking and listening.

Develop English language skills by reading and writing personal stories. Practice grammar and vocabulary. Meet and work with other English language learners from all over the world. Join us to Tell Your Story in English!