Orange County
Region 9b

Online Opportunities

(Updated September 30, 2008)

Climate Discovery Courses for Educators ~ Online

http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu/
Fall and Winter Courses:
  • CD501: Introduction to Earth's Climate
  • CD502: Earth System Science: A Climate Change Perspective
  • CD503: Understanding Climate Change Today
Are you seeking a K-12 professional development opportunity that will enhance your qualifications, competency, and self-confidence in integrating Earth system science, climate, and global change into your science classroom? The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is offering a series of six- and seven-week online courses for middle and high school teachers that combine geoscience content, information about current climate research, easy to implement hands-on activities, and group discussion.

(Updated September 30, 2008)

Montanta State University Online Courses

Classes available include:
  • ESCI 580 K-14 Earth System Science
  • ESCI 580 Fundamentals of Oceanography
  • GEOG 580 Global Warming, Climate Change and Our Environment
  • LRES 580 Twelve Principles of Soil Science
Website: http://www.montana.edu/msse/distancefall2008.html

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

Seminars on Science


Fall Session 2: October 20 - November 30(Register by October 6)
Spring Session 1: January 26 - March 8 (Register by January 12)
Spring Session 2: March 16 - April 26 (Register by March 2)
Website: http://www.amnh.org/learn/
Questions: 800-649-6715 or seminfo@amnh.org
The American Museum of Natural History's Seminars on Science professional development courses designed for K-12 educators include such classes as:
  • Earth: Inside and Out
  • Evolution
  • The Ocean System
  • The Solar System
  • Space, Time, and Motion
  • Genetics, Genomics, Genethics
  • The Diversity of Fishes
  • The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

National Teachers Enhancement Network: Online Courses

http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses.htm

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

Fundamentals of Environmental Education ~ Online Course through University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Spring: February 2 - April 24, 2009
For a registration form, go to http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/ or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu)
The course was developed by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with national EE experts. It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Participants discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education; develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods of environmental educators; and interact with other educators from across the country.

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation ~ Online Course through University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Spring: February 2 - May 1, 2009
For a registration form, go to http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/ or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu)
The course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit.

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences ~ Online Course through University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Spring: February 2 - April 10, 2009
For a registration form, go to http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/ or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu)
This 10-week on-line course is designed to provide course participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among culturally diverse audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future.

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(Updated September 30, 2008)

Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation ~ Online Course through University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Fall: September 22 - November 21, 2008 (Not offered in Spring 2009)
For a registration form, go to http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/ or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu)
Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs. Course participants will also have an opportunity for individual consultation time with the course instructor to discuss specific issues/questions they might have regarding strategic planning. This new 9-week course has been designed for environmental educators, natural resource professionals and graduate students who are currently involved in a strategic planning process or may become involved in one in the future.

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