Guidelines

For those of you who have just enrolled in a New Teacher Online Survival Course, you probably want to know more about this learning format. We hope that this information will help to get you started in your new online classroom! If you should need more information than what is provided here, please contact your district manager.

Is there a text for the course?

New Teachers Handbook is the required text for all courses. The companion CD-ROMs are also required. Successful Teaching Practices in Action covers "Classroom Management," "Cooperative Groups," and "Aligning Standards, Curriculum and Assessment."  A bonus clip, "Cinderella, A New Teacher's Tale," is included. More Successful Teaching Practices in Action matches "Teaching Methods," "Strategic Planning," and "Families as Partners."

What are the system requirements for taking online courses?

Hardware

You'll need your own computer or reliable access to a computer with internet access.

Web Browser

Internet Explorer 
Netscape

Media Player (such as Windows Media, Real Player, Quick Time)

Since several of the courses require you to view video online you will also need to make sure that you have a media player on your computer that will play the video files found online.

How do I access my course?

Logon to your course from http://www.teachersnetwork.org/NOC. If you have forgotten your username of password click on this link and type in the e-mail address that you used when you registered: Forgot your password?  An e-mail will be sent to that e-mail address with your username and password.

Where do I get my course syllabus?

All of your course materials are available in your online course area. 

Teachers Network* - More Resources for New Teachers:  www.teachersnetwork.org

·    Curriculum Connection - A collection of lesson plans are available on our web site. They can be accessed for daily use and/or as creative resources. 

·    New Teacher Helpline - Online mentors are available to answer individual questions within 72 hours of posting. They are available for any question you might face from your daily classroom experience. 

·    Lesson Plans by new teachers, for new teachers – A catalog of high-quality teacher produced work as a resource for new teachers.

·    Grants and Opportunities - Lots of 'em!

·    Teachers Network Policy Institute (TNPI) – A major think-tank of teacher-fellows who tackle education policy issues and conduct classroom action-research.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your district manager.

Good luck with the courses!!

*Teachers Network is a nationwide, non-profit organization that has been working for almost 25 years to support, recognize, and connect innovative teachers through grants and networking opportunities in the area of curriculum, leadership, policy, and new media. TeachersNetwork.org is designed by teachers, for teachers featuring curriculum projects, activities, and lessons; grants and resources, new teachers help line; teacher research; bulletin boards and more.