LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Acceptable use policy for online courses
Policies governing the acceptable and unacceptable use of email, messaging clients, and online dicussion areas by students taking online courses through LEARN NC.
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Accommodations for students with disabilities in online courses
This document explains how students with disabilities can request accommodations when taking LEARN NC's online courses.
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Carolina Online Teacher Program (COLT)
Now you can earn a LEARN NC Certificate in online instruction through the Carolina Online Teacher program (COLT). In five core courses and two electives, totaling a minimum of 17 CEUs, you’ll master the component skills of online teaching: effective collaboration and facilitation, creating learning communities, navigating the virtual classroom, and developing student-centered instruction.
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Developing and teaching an online course
Basic information for teachers considering developing and teaching an online course.
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Drop/add policy for online professional development courses
Guidelines explaining when a teacher may be permitted to register for or drop out of an online course.
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English language learners
An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for teachers and administrators working with students with limited English proficiency.
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Four myths about online learning
There are a number of myths circulating about online courses. This article explains what online courses are and debunks some of those myths.
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By Ross White.
Guidelines for being a good online learner
The elements that ensure success in an online learning environment are slightly different than those in a traditional classroom. These guidelines will help ensure your success as an online learner.
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Invest in Teachers Award
This article describes LEARN NC's Invest in Teachers Award, with links to an application and information about deadlines.
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Invest in Teachers Award: Application tips
This page provides helpful strategies for applying for the Invest in Teachers Award, a program to provide funding for online professional development for North Carolina public schools.
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LEARN NC Help Desk
The LEARN NC Help Desk is available to answer technical questions about online courses. Any LEARN NC-trained instructor and their students can call, IM, or e-mail for help.
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LEARN NC moves courses to Moodle
In the summer of 2008, LEARN NC switched to the Moodle Learning Management System, replacing our Blackboard service.
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LEARN NC professional development - Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEARN NC professional development courses.
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Quality standards for online professional development
Standards for curriculum, student assessment, design, management, and evaluation of online courses offered to K–12 teachers, administrators, and support personnel through LEARN NC.
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Registering K–12 students for online courses
LEARN NC no longer offers courses for K-12 students.
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Teach an online course in your school
This document explains how to teach an online course on LEARN NC's Moodle server.
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Technical requirements for taking an online course
In order to take a course, you only need an Internet connection and a relatively up-to-date browser. This document explains the hardware requirements for online courses and Web browsers supported by Moodle.
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Training for online course instructors and developers
LEARN NC offers online Moodle training for course instructors and developers.
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