Marian University is a small liberal arts college located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

“Our vision of ‘transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation, and leadership’ is captured in our commitment to preparation of the finest educator-leaders for Wisconsin and beyond.”

The School of Education follows the conceptual framework of The Learning-Centered Individual. This framework has five interconnected themes: Values and Ethics, Knowledge, Reflection, Collaboration, and Accountability.

Marian University, School of Education has the following Approvals and Accreditations: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Higher earning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Information from: http://soe.marianuniversity.edu/

Undergraduate Programs:Teacher Education CertificationEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle & Secondary School Education

Masters Degrees:Alternative Education / DIAL *Educational Technology *Certified Online Instructor *Leadership Studies

Doctoral Studies:Educational AdministrationCurriculum & Instruction LeadershipLeadership Studies *Denotes Hosting Online Courses

Undergrad Programs Graduate Programs

Informational Technology Department – Keith Falk KFalk@marianuniversity.edu “Moodle Master” Lynda Schultz LKSchultz@marianuniversity.edu Moodle Web Support http://moodle.org/support/

Current Curriculum is determined by the Instructor, Department and School of Education.Coursework Acceptance must follow University policy and procedures for modifications to Course Objectives, Description, and creating new courses.Current Courses can easily be added to Moodle for assignment posting / submission, online discussion, lecture / note posting, additional course resources.Courses belong to the University but are Instructor created.

Prior to 2010 – Marian University as a whole relied on Educator for its Learning Management System – accessed at http://online.marianuniversity.edu September 2010 - Educational Technology Department moved to Moodle for its LMS and Faculty & Instructors were trainedJune 2011 – Marian University will move all course content to Moodle and Educator will be removedMoodle is an Open Source Software used by educators K-12 and in Colleges and Universities. Found at http://moodle.org/ Faculty are provided with Dell laptops for professional use, Students and Adjunct Instructors must provide their own computersFaculty access the Moodle, named Marian Online 2 at http://online2.marianuniversity.edu

Learners Instructors

Follow University Academic Policy

Follow University Attendance Policy

Follow Course Requirements as outlined in the Syllabus

Make time to participate online

Have the needed materials: textbook, computer, log in information

Dedicate time to your online classes

Establish a learning environment

Facilitate discussions Communicate

frequently Know your hardware

and software Complete the Online

Moodle Training

Faculty are required to complete the Marian Online 2 Faculty Manual / Certification Course prior to teaching online.“Moodle Master” Lynda Schultz has been offering training classes for groups of 10 once per month as well as to individuals on request.The Educational Technology faculty have volunteered to work with individuals interested in learning how to use Moodle.

Moodle Open Source Software - FreeHosting Fee - $25,000Hardware: Faculty Computers -$20,000Tech Support – In HouseMoodle Tech Support – Included in Hosting FeeMoodle Training – In HouseCourse Development - $900 per courseCourses Taught – Included in your Course Hours / Salary, Above course load pay available

Out of 12 programs in the School of Education only 3 are considered online.With the new Marian Online 2 / Moodle it is easy for instructors to begin moving content online.We have many individuals available for training / assisting faculty who want to move course content online.Marian has a strong tech support system in place.All instructors have access to Marian Online 2.Goal #1 - have every program in the School of Education have a minimum of 75% of their courses using Marian Online 2 by May 2012.Goal #2 - have every School of Education program evaluate creating and offering hybrid and / or online courses for the 2012-13 academic year.Goal #3 – expand the number of courses offered through Moodle, in hybrid or online format, to include 50% of the university course offerings by the 2013-14 academic year.

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