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New AJAX Basics Course for July 16!
by Admin User - Wednesday, July 2 2008, 10:55 AM
 

Are you ready to add some pizzazz to your websites or web applications? Are you ready to enter the world of asynchronous requests with dynamic Document Object Model (DOM) updates? If so, then you are in the right place.

Before we move on ... are you ready to take this course? We will have a refresher module during the course, so it is OK if you are a little rusty. Here are some topics you should be familiar with:


HTML – You must be able to write HTML scripts and understand various properties of the various elements. You must have a basic understanding of forms and the HTTP Request cycle.


CSS
– You should have basic understanding of how to apply selectors to your HTML elements.


JavaScript
– You should have a basic understanding of JavaScript. You should be able to include a script and write a simple function.

General web programming concepts
– You must be able to understand how to use web server and understand the difference between a web server and an application server. You must be able to edit files, transfer files to a server using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client, download open source libraries, and configure a web browser with add-ons. You should be familiar with using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software.


This course is organized into 12 modules. Modules are made up of readings, audio (podcasts), videos, code lessons, and quizzes. (Please note that not all modules will have these requirements.) Each of the code lessons introduce an architectural component that will be incorporated into your final project. After each module is closed, the instructor will post her version of the exercise code.


This class is 6-weeks long, completely online, with a 2-week grace period at the end. Your grade will be made up of many factors. Please see the section on ‘Grades’ after reading this introduction. Your finished project will be your final exam.
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New Art in the Curriculum course starts July 16, 2008
by Admin User - Wednesday, July 2 2008, 10:49 AM
  Read student testimonials below -

This course was very valuable to me! I especially enjoyed learning how to effectively grade my student's art work by using a rubric. It was great to find so many excellent resources to use in teaching art! It was very well done!

S. Pritchard - former student

You are really filling a big market niche. I will tell everyone I know about your program. I cannot tell you how many teachers I know who have let their certificates expire because the could not find an easy way to keep them up. YOU are an answer!!!

[The instructor] provided many resouces to us that will make it easy to use art in our classrooms at any level we are comfortable. I thought this course was fantastic. I cannot think of a way to improve it. It exceeded my expectations. [The instructor] is a fantastic instructor and the website support at Kennesaw was second to none. Everyone I dealt with was wonderful and responsive and very professional.

N. Kelhofer -former student


Learn how to include art into any subject and/or grade level in a variety of forms (art production, art history, etc). Other focuses of the course include: refreshing your knowledge of art basics, keys to making crafts creative, art resources for educators, and what makes art important, anyway. No artistic ability required!! Inspire yourself and your students through Art in the Curriculum.

Next session starts November 9, 2005. Click here for details and registration.

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New Course! How to Teach Online Starts June 18th.
by Admin User - Wednesday, June 4 2008, 09:56 AM
 

Take your classroom to the world of online education and leverage the web as an effective teaching tool. You will learn how to develop an online community and the techniques involved, discuss how online and face to face classes are similar and different, learn how to create an appropriate online voice, and will begin to make plans for your eventual course.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand and recognize the structure and components required in an online course
  • Explain why building a community online is essential to learning
  • Participate with other students in an online learning community
  • Develop techniques to create a successful online community
  • Discuss the similarities and differences between online and face to face learning
  • Create an appropriate online “voice” and how it impacts the class
  • Create lessons to be used in your eventual online course
  • For our online course refund policy, click here.

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    New Certified Nursing Assistant starting February 11!
    by Admin User - Monday, February 11 2008, 10:42 AM
     

    If you care about people, have exceptional communication skills, and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, you may be a perfect fit for this growing profession. Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University accepts 16 people for each program. Will you be one?

    If you care about people, have exceptional communication skills, and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, working as a CNA may be the perfect fit for you. Your training will include extensive study in-class with experienced RNs, and 30 hours of actual clinical training in premier nursing, assisted living, and independent living properties in Georgia. In addition to helping you develop exceptional communication and customer service skills, your curriculum will focus on your legal and ethical responsibilities, how to identify and perform infection control, safety and emergency measures, basic nursing, body mechanics and hygiene for patients, to measure vital signs, the techniques of restorative care and much more. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to sit for the Georgia State certification exam, and will meet the prerequisite requirements to advance to the Patient Care Technician Program. Program highlights:

    • Comprehensive curriculum taught by experienced RN's
    • Emphasis on role-playing and other creative techniques
    • Comprehensive training prepares you to work in other senior-care roles as an Assisted and Independent Living Aide, Home Health or Home Care Aide
    • Clinical practice in premier nursing facilities

    Information sessions are held in January and August. New programs begin in February and September. Textbooks are required at the first class meeting and can be purchased from the program manager. Apply now

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    Paralegal Courses Moving to Hybrid Environment
    by Admin User - Saturday, January 5 2008, 12:43 PM
      KSU Continuing Education's very successful Paralegal program is migrating portions of its classes to online. Some quizzes, exams, homework, projects and discussion forums will, over the next 6 months, find a home here on our Distance Learning system.

    These moves will provide students with more convenient access to their coursework and to instructors and classmates. Also, by moving some tasks to online, students will be able to complete work outside of class, thus freeing more class time to instruction.

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