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We are pleased that you would like more information about applying to be an e-Read Ohio Adolescent instructor. e-Read Ohio is an e-learning professional development program funded through the Ohio Department of Education. Click here to download our FAQ page.
Instructor Eligibility Criteria
We seek to train Adolescent instructors from varied regions in Ohio. Applicants should have these qualifications:
- At least five years of successful reading instruction in a classroom,
- Masters degree in education (Reading, Special Education or concentration in Literacy),
- Appropriate Ohio certification or licensure.
- Technology experience (ie: online course management, email, electronic presentations), and
- Access to technology after school hours.
Additionally, applicants must be available to attend the Fall 2007 Adolescent Instructor Summit. Click here for details.
e-Read Ohio Expectations
e-Read Ohio has been charged with developing strong leaders who will create a statewide network of online instructors. These instructors deliver the state’s professional development via blended courses that are both online and face-to-face.
In order for us to reach this goal, we have established expectations for our e-Read Ohio Online Instructors. Please carefully consider this information before completing the online application. As an e-Read instructor, you will be asked to:
Listen to monthly Podcasts
Fully participate in e-Read Ohio’s monthly professional development opportunities
Attend all face-to-face and online training sessions associated with the e-Read Ohio courses you are assigned to teach
Be an active and contributing member of our community
Operating System: PC – Windows 2000 or above; Mac – OS 10.2 or above
Processor Speed: PC - Pentium 400 MHz or faster; Mac - PowerPC 400 MHz or faster
Computer Memory: 64MB of RAM (128MB recommended)
Sound Card with speakers or headphones
CD-ROM drive
Internet Connection: School - T1 connection; Home - cable or DSL recommended, 56K modem minimum
Internet Browser: PC - Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Firefox 1.0; Mac - Safari or Firefox 1.0
Instructor Development |
e-Read Ohio Instructors receive on-the-job training through our structured instructor hierarchy. During your first online teaching experience, you will be assisted by an instructor who has already taught an online course. Instructors are monitored during courses and are evaluated after course completion by mentor instructors. As you become more experienced, additional opportunities will arise where you may be eligible for more responsibilities. Our structure builds on secondary instructors as the novices, primary instructors as experienced teachers, and mentor instructors are leaders for the whole group.
e-Read Ohio Instructor Summit: Building an Adolescent Community
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The e-Read Ohio Instructor Summit: Building an Adolescent Community is an exceptional opportunity for e-Learning skill-building and collaboration with peers. It will bring together new Online Instructors to help prepare for the statewide deployment of professional development via e-Learning. This event is scheduled to begin with breakfast on Friday, November 9th and continue all day. It will be held at The Quest Center in Columbus, Ohio, with meals, travel, and substitute stipend (if necessary) provided.
Application Deadline is Midnight – October 19, 2007
Selected applicants will be notified the week of October 22 |
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