- Understand current trends, challenges, and research related to issues in education
- Identify common factors that contribute to disparities in education outcomes between different student populations
- Examine the influence of public policies on access to quality education services
- Analyze the impact of poverty on educational attainment levels among certain student demographic groups
- Explore ways in which technology can be deployed to improve learning experiences for all students regardless of background or socio-economic status
- Gain an appreciation for multicultural approaches to teaching and classroom management practices
- Understand best practices for working with underserved communities to provide equitable access to quality educational opportunities
- Examine the role of teacher training and professional development in preparing educators for working with the diverse student population
- Develop strategies for addressing social justice issues within school systems
- Identify effective approaches for managing change initiatives within school districts
- Issues in Education Course Description: This online course is designed to provide an overview of the major challenges facing contemporary education systems and explore potential solutions. Through a combination of readings, lectures, activities, videos, and discussions, participants will gain a better understanding of the primary issues impacting students, teachers, and administrators in today's educational environment. Course Objectives:
- Issues in Global EducationCourse Description:  This course will investigate forces and trends that are influencing the nature of schooling and learning in a global society. Students explore the literature and the importance of holding a compelling vision for the future as an educational leader. They explore strategies for facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the learning community. ÂLearning Objectives: Â
- Problems With and Barriers To Global EducationÂ
- The issues discussed includes environment, development, intercultural relations, peace, economics, technology, and human rights Â
- Identify and define the generation styles of learning presented in this course
- Examine culture and community in a changing educational societyÂ
- Compare the strengths and weaknesses of educational styles of learning
- Identify parallels between the different educational systems
- Examine pedagogy for the 21st century
- Course Description:  This course will investigate forces and trends that are influencing the nature of schooling and learning in a global society. Students explore the literature and the importance of holding a compelling vision for the future as an educational leader. They explore strategies for facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the learning community. ÂLearning Objectives: Â
- Problems With and Barriers To Global EducationÂ
- The issues discussed includes environment, development, intercultural relations, peace, economics, technology, and human rights Â
- Identify and define the generation styles of learning presented in this course
- Examine culture and community in a changing educational societyÂ
- Compare the strengths and weaknesses of educational styles of learning
- Identify parallels between the different educational systems
- Examine pedagogy for the 21st century
- Issues in School Administration and SupervisionÂCourse Description:   This course will assist students to create and maintain a successful learning organization, educational leaders must act with a reasoned understanding of major historical, philosophical, ethical, social and economic influences affecting education. This course provides students the opportunity to explore an array of education leadership issues and trends, closely examine an issue of their choosing using existing qualitative and quantitative data, and develop an action research project to address the identified problem(s), outlining possible actions and their implications. Important foundations for this exploration are: ÂLearning Objectives:Â
- Examine interactive internal systems operating within external systems Â
- Understand the importance of efficient and effective communication skills and networks Â
- Identify the necessity of positive/supportive school climate Â
- Recognize the need to frame, analyze, and resolve problems Â
- Explore the impact of current educational and social movements Â
- Course Description: This course focuses on managing IT projects within healthcare settings. Participants will learn about project planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure successful implementation of IT initiatives that support healthcare operations and patient care. Course Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamentals of IT project management.
- Develop project plans for healthcare IT initiatives.
- Execute and monitor IT projects effectively.
- Ensure project alignment with healthcare goals.
- Enhance healthcare operations through successful IT project management.
- Identify key principles of IT project management.
- Develop comprehensive project plans for IT initiatives.
- Implement project management tools and techniques.
- Monitor and control project progress.
- Ensure alignment of IT projects with healthcare objectives.
- Manage project risks and issues effectively.
- Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Ensure compliance with project management standards.
- Evaluate project outcomes and success factors.
- Review case studies to apply IT project management techniques in real-world settings.
- Introduction to IT Project Management
- Project Planning and Initiation
- Project Execution and Monitoring
- Risk Management in IT Projects
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Project Management Tools and Techniques
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress
- Ensuring Compliance with Project Standards
- Evaluating Project Outcomes
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Course Description The IT Service Management course provides training in ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) principles and practices, focusing on service management, process improvement, and best practices. Course Objectives
- Understand ITIL principles and service management.
- Learn process improvement techniques.
- Develop skills in IT service management.
- Emphasize best practices in IT operations.
- Prepare for the ITIL certification exam.
- Explain ITIL principles and service management.
- Implement process improvement techniques.
- Manage IT services effectively.
- Apply best practices in IT operations.
- Pass the ITIL certification exam.
- Course Description: This course covers skills for troubleshooting IT issues and providing technical support in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about common IT problems, support strategies, and tools to ensure smooth operation of healthcare IT systems. Course Outcomes:
- Understand common IT issues in healthcare settings.
- Develop effective IT support and troubleshooting strategies.
- Utilize tools for IT support and issue resolution.
- Ensure smooth operation of healthcare IT systems.
- Enhance user satisfaction through effective IT support.
- Identify common IT issues in healthcare settings.
- Develop strategies for providing IT support.
- Use troubleshooting tools and techniques effectively.
- Implement best practices for IT support.
- Monitor and evaluate IT support performance.
- Develop user training programs for IT support.
- Address hardware and software issues in healthcare IT systems.
- Implement helpdesk and support ticketing systems.
- Ensure continuous improvement in IT support services.
- Review case studies to apply IT support and troubleshooting techniques in real-world settings.
- Introduction to IT Support and Troubleshooting
- Common IT Issues in Healthcare
- IT Support Strategies and Tools
- Troubleshooting Hardware Issues
- Troubleshooting Software Issues
- Helpdesk and Support Ticketing Systems
- User Training Programs for IT Support
- Monitoring and Evaluating IT Support Performance
- Continuous Improvement in IT Support Services
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Course Description This course covers the essential skills needed for janitorial and cleaning services, focusing on cleaning techniques, safety, and maintenance. Course Objectives
- Understand the role of janitorial and cleaning services.
- Learn cleaning techniques for various surfaces.
- Emphasize safety in cleaning tasks.
- Develop maintenance skills.
- Prepare students for janitorial roles.
- Explain the role of janitorial and cleaning services.
- Perform cleaning techniques for different surfaces.
- Apply safety protocols in cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrate maintenance skills.
- Prepare for janitorial roles.