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Integrating Entrepreneurship Skills into the Classroom Curriculum

An Online Learning Opportunity

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 10/17/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 10/17/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Pamela Hilleshiem-Setz
Agency Assistant: Wanda Williams 608-745-5481
Location: TBD
Facility: TBD
Date/Time:
10/18/2010 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Online Course Will Run for Approximately 8 Weeks

This online course, Integrating Entrepreneurship Skills into the Classroom Curriculum, will assist teachers learn more about the new vision for Entrepreneurship Education in Wisconsin. Preparing students for their future has always been important and teaching entrepreneurial skills is now a key component of that preparation. The course will encourage teachers to integrate entrepreneurial skills, traits and strategies in all classroom curriculum areas. Participants will use a combination of technology to receive and submit weekly assignments/projects (i.e.: Wiki Spaces, Skype, and IMP 3). Susan Ziegler, certified DPI online instructor and Business Information & Technology Instructor at Sauk Prairie Schools, will facilitate this online course.

In this On-Line Learning Opportunity…

1. The instructor will use various methods of instruction online including discussions, reflections, video clips, online literature, on line presentations in lecture format, conferencing, and cooperative learning.

2. Differentiated instruction strategies will be integrated into class assignments.

3. Students will use “wiki spaces” to access readings and post assignments on the discussion board.

4. Weekly online discussions will occur with other course participants.

5. Participants will use Skype to conference with the instructors.

Cost: This is a pilot online class for CESA 5 and there is NO COST to participate.

Registration Deadline: Please register by October 11, 2010 to ensure that the class will be offered.

Questions on Registration: Please contact Wanda Williams, williamsw@cesa5.k12.wi.us, 608-742-8814, Ext. 273.

Teacher Standards
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.