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Online Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Micki M. Caskey Elizabeth Snyder caskeym@pdx.edu snydere@pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/ci. Program Orientation September 25, 2013. AGENDA. 5:30 Introductions 5:45 Index card activity 6:00 Program Description and Overview
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Online Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction • Micki M. Caskey Elizabeth Snyder • caskeym@pdx.edu snydere@pdx.edu • www.pdx.edu/ci Program Orientation September 25, 2013
AGENDA 5:30 Introductions 5:45 Index card activity 6:00 Program Description and Overview 6:30 Program Schedule and PSU Systems 7:00 PSU systems and Library 7:30 Questions? 8:00 DONE!
Introductions • Who are we? • Micki M. Caskey, Faculty Advisor • Elizabeth Snyder, Program Manager • Lisa Molinelli, Education Librarian, PSU Library Who are you?
Business Card Activity • Put your name and workplace in the middle of the card • Draw a few images that illustrate who YOU are—your experiences, your interests, your hobbies, your hopes and dreams
Business Card Activity • Meet someone • Introduce yourself using your cards • Listen • Stand in a circle and introduce your partner to the group
Business Card Activity • On the back of the card, answer the • following questions as they relate to the • Online Master’s Program: • What are you excited about? • What are you concerned about?
Program Description • To bridge theory and practice • To advance conceptually sound, ethically responsible, and culturally responsive practices • To share between educators of all levels, interests, and backgrounds
Program Overview • Cohort students begin and complete core courses together (30 credits, 2-year commitment) • Electives are chosen with faculty advisor • (15 credits, 7-year limit) • Pre-admission/transfer courses need to meet eligibility criteria
PSU Systems • PSU Portal • Banweb • D2L (tutorials) • Cohort wiki • Instructions to forward your pdx.edu mail • HELP 503-725-4357 for technical issues
PSU Library • Library Website • Lisa Molinelli, Education Librarian • Resources
FAQ’s and resources • Electives and transfer credits (approval needed) • Website • Office of Graduate Studies • Registration and Records • Student Code of Conduct • PSU faculty and staff directory
Questions? • Cohort photo and profile page for wiki • Keep in touch with questions along the way • Thanks for coming!