My nomination for one of the top online educators is
Phyl Burger.
Phyl Burger teaches Bullying in Schools, a popular online
course at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Phyl helps
educators around the world take a proactive stand to keep
schools safe for everyone. She facilitates a highly
interactive asynchronous learning experience and helps
educators develop action plans that involve the school
staff, parents and community. Her Web-based course
activities provide the opportunity to work with different
class members, and everyone benefits from the diverse
experiences.
Phyl helps teachers who are new to the online learning
environment feel comfortable, welcome, and engaged. She's a
tremendous example of a warm, friendly distance learning
facilitator who provides swift and thoughtful feedback to
each of her students and assists in their personal and
professional growth experience.
Participants in her Bullying in Schools course say,“"This class has had a huge impact on my classroom. I have
been using a program from this course for morning meetings
and have seen a huge change in my students. My kids are more
caring and receptive to each other. They are becoming much
better listeners and my classroom has a family like atmosphere.”
~ Elementary Teacher,
Rhode Island
"This is a course that will keep your attention and arouse
your inner spirit.”
~ Third Grade Teacher, Kaiserslautern, Germany
"I like the way I have bonded with the other teachers
online. This is my first experience with a course online,
and I have found it to be very beneficial."
~ Language Arts Teacher, Oskaloosa, Iowa
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/safeschool/index.html
http://www.uwstout.edu/ur/np/2004/fea_bully_sb.html
http://www.uwstout.edu/ur/np/2004/fea_bully.html
Also, this spring Phyl is teaching a new course Mentoring
Teachers: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/mentor/
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Joan Vandervelde
