Marian University is a small liberal arts college located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. “Our vision of ‘transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation, and leadership’ is captured in our commitment to preparation of the finest educator-leaders for Wisconsin and beyond.” The School of Education follows the conceptual framework of The Learning-Centered Individual. This framework has five interconnected themes: Values and Ethics, Knowledge, Reflection, Collaboration, and Accountability. Marian University, School of Education has the following Approvals and Accreditations: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Higher earning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Information from:

Undergraduate Programs:  Teacher Education Certification  Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle & Secondary School Education Masters Degrees:  Alternative Education / DIAL *  Educational Technology *  Certified Online Instructor *  Leadership Studies Doctoral Studies:  Educational Administration  Curriculum & Instruction Leadership  Leadership Studies *Denotes Hosting Online Courses

Undergrad Programs Graduate Programs

 Informational Technology Department – Keith Falk  “Moodle Master” Lynda Schultz  Moodle Web Support

 Current Curriculum is determined by the Instructor, Department and School of Education.  Coursework Acceptance must follow University policy and procedures for modifications to Course Objectives, Description, and creating new courses.  Current Courses can easily be added to Moodle for assignment posting / submission, online discussion, lecture / note posting, additional course resources.  Courses belong to the University but are Instructor created.

 Prior to 2010 – Marian University as a whole relied on Educator for its Learning Management System – accessed at  September Educational Technology Department moved to Moodle for its LMS and Faculty & Instructors were trainedMoodle  June 2011 – Marian University will move all course content to Moodle and Educator will be removed  Moodle is an Open Source Software used by educators K-12 and in Colleges and Universities. Found at  Faculty are provided with Dell laptops for professional use, Students and Adjunct Instructors must provide their own computers  Faculty access the Moodle, named Marian Online 2 at

Learners Instructors Follow University Academic Policy Follow University Attendance Policy Follow Course Requirements as outlined in the Syllabus Make time to participate online Have the needed materials: textbook, computer, log in information Dedicate time to your online classes Establish a learning environment Facilitate discussions Communicate frequently Know your hardware and software Complete the Online Moodle Training

 Faculty are required to complete the Marian Online 2 Faculty Manual / Certification Course prior to teaching online.  “Moodle Master” Lynda Schultz has been offering training classes for groups of 10 once per month as well as to individuals on request.  The Educational Technology faculty have volunteered to work with individuals interested in learning how to use Moodle.

 Moodle Open Source Software - Free  Hosting Fee - $25,000  Hardware: Faculty Computers -$20,000  Tech Support – In House  Moodle Tech Support – Included in Hosting Fee  Moodle Training – In House  Course Development - $900 per course  Courses Taught – Included in your Course Hours / Salary, Above course load pay available

 Out of 12 programs in the School of Education only 3 are considered online.  With the new Marian Online 2 / Moodle it is easy for instructors to begin moving content online.  We have many individuals available for training / assisting faculty who want to move course content online.  Marian has a strong tech support system in place.  All instructors have access to Marian Online 2.  Goal #1 - have every program in the School of Education have a minimum of 75% of their courses using Marian Online 2 by May  Goal #2 - have every School of Education program evaluate creating and offering hybrid and / or online courses for the academic year.  Goal #3 – expand the number of courses offered through Moodle, in hybrid or online format, to include 50% of the university course offerings by the academic year.

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