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TxVSN Approved Course Listings
The University of Houston – Clear Lake is a Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) approved provider of professional development for teachers who are new to online instruction and also for teachers who are experienced online instructors.
The TxVSN provides online courses to supplement the instructional programs of public school districts and open enrollment charter schools. TxVSN-approved professional development is required for all teachers teaching online courses for TxVSN provider school districts.
UHCL offers a three credit graduate course for non-experienced online instructors, Interactive Distance Learning and a choice between two courses for experienced online instructors, Technology and eLearning and Multimedia Design Applications. Each course is rigorous and comprehensive. Students completing the courses leave with a great deal of new knowledge, skills, and concepts. In addition, they earn three graduate hours of graduate credit for each completed course. Courses are scheduled in intensive eight-week semesters and also traditional 15-week semesters. Any of the TxVSN approved courses taken at UHCL can be applied to the university’s 36-credit master’s degree in instructional technology.
TEA has announced key partnerships to implement critical functions of the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN), including professional development for teaching online. Prior to teaching courses offered via the TxVSN, teachers are required to take TxVSN-approved professional development that specifically focuses on learning to teach effectively in the online environment. Information about course offerings, professional development, and participation in the TxVSN is available online at http://www.txvsn.org. Questions about the TxVSN should be sent to TxVSN Central Operations at TxVSNCentral@txvsn.org or call 1-866-93TxVSN (1-866-938-9876). Questions about Course Review should be sent to coursereview@esc4.net.
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