Total Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Would your students benefit from the chance to apply course concepts in a more meaningful way? Have you been looking for ideas to create a more engaging student experience by providing real-world connections to course material? Join us as we use multiple forms of technology in the classroom and online, as our students work cooperatively with professional organizations to create meaningful real-world course projects that develop higher-level thinking skills. In addition to providing technology resources, specific strategies to build professional relationships that create a strong network for students prior to graduation are provided. Our students have worked with professionals and organizations across public and private domains (e.g., Public Broadcasting Service, the Governor’s STEM Council, State Extension and Outreach, Department of Natural Resources, Area Education Agency, Health and Human Services). Leave with specific types of assignments that can be easily adapted for many courses.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Note: For NISOD members, webinars are free. For non-members, webinars must be paid for upon registering.
Certificate and CEUs for WebinarsLearners will have the option to earn a certificate of attendance or a certificate with Continuing Education Units (CEU) upon completion of the webinar. To earn a certificate with CEUs, the learner must successfully pass the learning assessment with a score of 80% or higher. All learners must complete the post-event evaluation to earn credentials.
The duration of this webinar is one hour, which is equal to 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Dr. Angila Moffitt teaches in both the Undergraduate Education Department and the Master of Education graduate programs at Northwestern College. She serves as the Program Director for the online Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood Education and the Master of Education in Educational Administration programs. Dr. Moffitt began her career as a special education teacher for elementary and high school students, then transitioned to the role of a curriculum developer and trainer for the Bradford Financial Center. She also taught high school special education students online through the Iowa Connections Academy. Prior to joining Northwestern's faculty, Dr. Moffitt was a grant evaluator for the Webster County Iowa Partnership for Success Grant and principal of Community Christian School and Daycare in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She also taught graduate courses for the American College of Education.
Dr. Moffitt earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education (K-8) and special education learning disabilities (K-12) from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. She is also a graduate of the University of Phoenix, from which she earned a master's degree and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction.
Tamara Schram has had experience in a variety of education sectors, having taught public school, served as an educational specialist in the business world, and taught education college courses for both Western Iowa Tech Community College and Northwestern College. A graduate of the Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement Program at Doane University, she was nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Award at Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2017. Tamara has written and facilitated instruction for staff development, grant writing, and entrepreneurship on a national level. She has most recently been a presenter for the National Field Experience Conference.
Jennifer Weber has worked at Western Iowa Tech Community College since 2010 and currently serves as the Administrative Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education. In this position, she teaches, advises and mentors students, supports the needs of faculty in her department, and collaborates with internal and external partners to provide a variety of opportunities for students. She has been nominated for the Outstanding Instructor Award at WITCC seven times and seeks to connect with her students authentically. Prior to working at WITCC, Jennifer supported the diverse needs of children and early childhood professionals in classroom and community roles both through employment and volunteer opportunities.
