Video Courses for Graduate Credit

Registrations are currently being accepted for the following semester:

Summer 2008

  • QEP course registration deadline is June 20, 2008

  • Pearson course registration deadline is August 31, 2008

    • Pearson course guidelines may now be found online.  Students using both the new CDs and the old print guides can also access the Lesson Plan template using the above link as well!

Enrollment in these courses may be used for:

  • Renewal of teaching certificates.
  • Advancement on local salary schedules.
  • Elective credits on graduate degree programs.
  • Personal growth and development.

For information pertaining to certification or credit, check with your advisor or local guidelines as applicable.

Expedited Grading

The Drake Distance Learning Center does offer expedited grading.  We will grade your materials and report a letter grade to our Registrar within 5 business days after receipt of your course work in our Distance Learning Center.  The expedited grading fee is $75.00 per course.  You must submit a check payable to Drake University with your course work, and include a written request for expedited grading.  Place your expedite request on top of your course work so it will be clearly visible.
 
If you are in urgent need of your grade you may contact Student Accounts to have your transcript sent overnight.  For more information call 1-800-44 DRAKE ext. 3091.

Assessment

Balanced Assessment to Increase Student Achievement (EDEX 238)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
VHS or DVD Format

Differentiated Assessment Strategies (EDEX 263)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
DVD Format

Classroom Management

Introduction to Choice Theory: Teaching Students Responsible Behavior (EDEX 160)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Dealing with Discipline Problems (EDEX 163)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Responsibility, Respect, and Relationships: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms (EDEX 167)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Best Practices in Classroom Management (EDEX 237)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
VHS or DVD Format

Curriculum and Instruction

Enhancing Instruction: Teaching in the Quality Classroom (EDEX 161)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Motivation and Learning: Co-operation and the Quality Classroom (EDEX 162)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Teaching in the 21st Century: New Solutions to New Problems (EDEX 165)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Improving Student Achievement (EDEX 166)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Gaining Parental Support: Building Home-School Relationships (EDEX 168)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Making Learning Meaningful: Every Student Can Succeed (EDEX 169)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Active Learning (EDEX 210) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Problem-Based Learning (EDEX 224)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Brain-Compatible Strategies for Successful Student Learning (EDEX 232)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Teaching Every Child in the Inclusive Classroom (EDEX 235)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom (EDEX 261)
(This all-new course replaces "Teaching Students with Special Needs: Inclusion Strategies for the Classroom Teacher (EDEX 164))
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc
VHS or DVD Format

Differentiated Instructional Strategies (EDUC 262)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc
VHS or DVD Format

Professional Growth and Development

Developing Your Professional Growth Plan (EDEX 233)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Creating a Professional Portfolio Project for Teaching Students Responsible Behavior (EDEX 260)
2 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Quality Educational Programs, Inc.
VHS or DVD Format

Reading and Literacy

Foundations of Literacy (EDEX 211) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum (EDEX 225)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Building Blocks of Reading Instruction (EDEX 228) UPDATED!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Teaching Solutions for Struggling Readers (EDEX 229)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format

Technology

Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning (EDEX 230)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
DVD Format