New+Student+Orientation+Module

It is wonderful for us to have you as a member of the 2011 Summer Admission. Thank you for choosing to continue your studies with us at The University of West Georgia. Your Orientation to the Program will be in the form of this online module. You are expected to access it and familiarize yourself with key information that will lead to a successful academic experience with us. Also, you may want to go ahead and join the EDSIT-Listserv so that you can receive up-to-date information and follow discussions of interest within our EDSIT community, job postings and other important announcements. Instructions to subscribe to the EDSIT listserv are stated below:
 * Overview and Welcome **

To subscribe to EDSIT-L, simply send an email to: listserv@westga.edu, with blank subject and in the body of the email put: SUBSCRIBE EDSIT FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

If you encounter any problem, please contact your academic advisor for assistance.

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program focused on Instructional Technology is housed in the Department of Educational Innovation, College of Education at the University of West Georgia. It is designed to prepare educators to become effective teachers in rapidly changing technology-rich learning environments. Our rigorous academic standards, and commitment to 21st century learning produce graduates who are shaping the educational landscape of the future. The program is grounded in theoretical perspectives, instructional design strategies, and practical application of knowledge to ensure students can immediately apply what they learn in P-12 educational settings.
 * Purpose Statement **

The program is supported by an internationally recognized faculty --- Fall 2011 || (678) 839-6130 || (678) 839-6152 || (678) 839-6108 || (678) 839-6150 || (678) 839-6177 || For more information about the Department of Educational Innovation, please visit our website.
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dr. Yun-Jo An ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Assistant Professor ||   ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">New faculty starting
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dr. Danilo M. Baylen ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Associate Professor ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Program Coordinator for EdS IT ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">dbaylen@westga.edu
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dr. Lessell Marty Bray ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Associate Professor ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Program Coordinator for MEd IT ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">mbray@westga.edu
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dr. O. P. Cooper ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Assistant Professor ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Program Coordinator for EdS IT with School Library Media Certification ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">ocooper@westga.edu
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dr. Linda Haynes ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Associate Professor ||   ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">lhaynes@westga.edu
 * || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dr. Jason Huett ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Associate Professor ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Associate Dean, eCore and Extended Degree Programs ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">jhuett@westga.edu

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> There are five sections to this online orientation module and a quiz. The completion of the quiz with at least 80% correct response demonstrates partial fulfillment of the beginning assessment requirements. You need to complete this requirement on or before the end of the 3rd week of your first semester. The link to the quiz can be found in the last section. To continue, please click on the hyperlinked texts below:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Overview and Welcome **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">First Things First
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Which Course to Take First?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Which Assessment?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Maintaining Your Good Student Status
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Being a Successful Learner Online