Surfaquarium Online Courses

What Can I Expect from Walter? As a veteran online course facilitator, you can expect Walter to plan for an exceptional learning experience in this course. He has set up the Blackboard course environment to be user-friendly and intuitive. He also regularly updates the course resources to make sure they are current and relevant to your studies. In addition to planning for a rich course experience, Walter will provide the following during the ten weeks of the class: Daily presence on the course discussion board, promoting interaction among students and facilitating meaningful discussion on the course content. Daily access via email to receive and respond to your ideas, insights and questions. Weekly office hours during which you may discuss the course content, ask for clarification of assignments, and receive assistance in your learning in real time via Blackboard's virtual classroom environment. Guidance and support for your course project as it evolves over the ten weeks of the class. Formative and summative feedback on your progress during the course. A weekly letter which greets and introduces you to the key ideas and tasks for the week. A weekly suggested pacing to help you manage your course work in addition to your other real-world responsibilities. Engaging discussion and probing questioning which promotes deeper understanding of course concepts. Web-based resources which augment the course content. Walter's expertise in integrating multiple intelligences and technology, which enriches and extends the course material. Opportunities for input and feedback in your course experience, including a midterm self-assessment. A detailed end of course rubric evaluation accompanied by a narrative assessment of your work. A printable course certificate indicating your successful completion of the course.