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EdTech Student Handbook ! > !
An Exciting Future for You at Boise State
Boise State University Idaho’s metropolitanresearch university, located in the state’s main population center andcapital city, a hub of government, business, the arts, health care, industryand technology. The campus is the home of 11 Idaho Professor of the Year honorees since 1990, the national award-winning Talking Broncos student debate and speech team and the two-time Tostitos Fiesta Bowl championBronco football team. Boise State has the fastest growing researchprogram in Idaho and is the largest university in the state, with anenrollment of 19,993 students.
Important Colleges/Departments at Boise State: 1) The Graduate College - http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll, (208-426-3903 or 800-824-7017)
email: [email protected]
2) The Financial Aid Department - http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/,
(208-4261644 or 800-824-7017) email: [email protected]
3) The Registrar's Office - http://registrar.boisestate.edu/, (208) 426-4249 or 800-824-7017) email: [email protected] Graduate Catalogs: http://registrar.boisestate.edu/catalogs/graduate.shtml
4) Albertson's Library - http://library.boisestate.edu, EdTech Librarian -Sara Seely (208) 426-1263 email: [email protected] FAQs-http://libanswers.boisestate.edu/
5) Veteran's and Military Information -http://registrar.boisestate.edu/veterans/index.shtml, (208) 426-3744 or
(208) 426-1505 email: [email protected]
6) International Admissions Office -http://admissions.boisestate.edu/international/, (208) 426-1156
(800) 824-7017 #1 email: [email protected]
The EDTECH Department Mission The Department of Educational Technology is a diverse network of education scholars, professionals, and candidates who:
Lead research and innovations in online teaching and learning Model, promote, manage, and evaluate digital-age teaching and learning resources in K-higher education environmentsInspire creativity and expertise in digital media literacies Design and develop imaginative learning environments Empower learners to be evolving digital citizens who advocate cultural understanding and global responsibility Promote and pattern participatory culture, professional practice, and lifelong learning Forge connections between research, policy, and practice in educational technology
Dr. Lisa DawleyProfessor & Chair (On Sabbatical until 7/1/2012)(208) 426-5430 [email protected]
Dr. Young Kyun BaekProfessor [email protected]
Dr. Yu-Hui ChingVisiting Assistant Professor (208) [email protected]
Mr. Chris Haskell Special Lecturer (208) [email protected]
Dr. Yu-Chang HsuAssistant Professor (208)[email protected]
Dr. Ross Perkins Assistant Professor (208) [email protected]
Dr. Jui-long HungAssistant Professor (208) [email protected]
Dr. Kerry RiceProfessor & Department Chair
(208) [email protected]
Dr. Chareen Snelson Associate Professor (208) 426-2952
Dr. Barbara Schroeder Clinical Associate Professor [email protected]
Dr. Constance J. WyzardProfessor & Associate Chair
(208) [email protected]
Dr. Dazhi YangAssistant Professor (208) 426-3212
Professional Staff
Kathie Blakeslee Administrative Assistant II
(208) [email protected]
Nelson BaqueroMoodle Systems Administrator (208) 426-4215 [email protected]
Paul Castelin
Student Advisory Coordinator (208) [email protected]
Kellie Branson Manager, Student Outreach Services (208) [email protected]
Dixie Conner Admissions Advisor (619) [email protected]
Jerry Foster Program Admissions Coordinator (208) [email protected]
Stephen FosterTechnical Records Specialist 1 (208) [email protected]
Elizabeth KringenTechnical Records Specialist 1 (208) [email protected]
"My classes, teachers, and classmates are great!" Jennifer Genovevo
Summary of Programs Master of Educational Technology(MET) The M.ET. is a practitioner-focused program for those educators planning on the Masters as their terminal degree. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/masters_et.htm
Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) The M.S. in Educational Technology is a scholarly track for those planning on going into research or a doctoral program. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/masters_sci.htm
Dual Degree Program with National University of Tainan By earning two complementary degrees in two different locales, students can gain access to two networks of local contacts and colleagues, and exposure to potential job opportunities. http://dualdegree.boisestate.edu/
Online Teaching Certificate The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching focuses on skills and issues relating to this new instructional paradigm. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/online_teach_cert.htm
Online K-12 Endorsement - Idaho State - This is a new program which will be offered Spring 2012. https://sites.google.com/a/boisestate.edu/idaho-online-endorsement/edtech
online-endorsement
Technology Integration Specialist Certificate The Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration is an excellent way to become proficient in integrating technology into the learning environment. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/int_spec_cert.htm
School Technology Coordinator Certificate The School Technology Coordination Certificate is an excellent way to become more proficient in skills and issues relevant to school technology leaders. This certificate is aligned to ISTE Technology Leadership Standards. You will be prepared to take the exam for CCNET (CCNA1) Cisco certification at the completion of EDTECH 552. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/tech_cood_cert.html
Professional Development Workshops Innovative, game-changing professional development workshops from the experts at Boise State University! For customized professional development, contact Jill Hella at [email protected] http://boisestate.mrooms3.net/
Course Descriptions: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/courses.htm
Course Schedule: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/schedule.htm
Textbooks: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/books.htm
Comparison of MS to MET http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/comparison.htm
Portfolio:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/snelsonc/eportfolio.html
Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships The Department of Educational Technology offers a limited number of full-time and part-time graduate assistantships each academic year, lasting from August to May. The GA application deadline is
. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/grad_assist.htm
EdTech Student Handbook ! > !
What Every Student Needs to Know I am already quite thankful I made the step to attend your program :) It's beat my wildest dreams already and I'm barely in. " Heather Braum
Information and Communication BroncoWeb http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/ BroncoWeb is Boise State University's web-based system for all students, faculty, and staff. It is the main website to access important information, register for classes, send and receive your Bronco email, and a lot more. Students can find links to important help documents for academics and finances. Visit http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/documentation/ for a complete list.
Create a password -https://bweb.boisestate.edu > click "create a password -Enter your BroncoWeb Username, Student ID/Employee ID, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number -Choose a new password, and enter it in the New Password and Confirm New Password boxes. -Select Set My Password.
Bronco Mail is the student email system, which is used by the administration and faculty to send students important information throughout the year. If you have been given Bronco Mail access, your Bronco Mail address is indicated above as well. You will use the same Username and password for both.
Every student is given a Boise State email address that is usually your first and las [email protected] All official university correspondence about schedules, courses, fees, deadlines, graduation, and financial aid is sent to your bronco mail account-check it frequently.
How to forward BSU email to your personal email account -Before configuring your email client for BroncoMail, you need to ensure your Gmail account is configured to enable IMAP and POP access.
In Gmail, go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP to ensure your account is enabled for POP and IMAP access. Be sure to use your full email address ([email protected]) when prompted for a username. For more information, please visit: http://helpdesk.boisestate.edu/email/broncomail/popimap.shtml
Upon graduation, BSU email will no longer be available -please contact the registrar's office to update your personal email address for correspondence as an alumni.
How To Register for Courses -http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/files/2010/07/Academics-%E2%80%93-Registerfor-Classes.pdf
We recommend taking only two classes per semester, unless you are not currently working and have a lot of time to devote to studying. We never recommend over two classes per summer semesters. What's full-time? Full-time with the EdTech Department and for FAFSA is two classes per semester. How many hours of study per week per course? In the fall and spring, classes take from 9-12 hours of study per week. In the summer, classes can take from 20-24 hours per week. Registering for multiple classes and then dropping one or more is not recommended. This can negatively impact our Department's ability to plan how many sections of courses we need to open.
Wait-Listing a Class -If a class is full and a wait-list is available, the class status displays as a yellow triangle and the class details display the wait-list capacity. If a class is full and there is no wait-list, the class status displays as a blue box and the class details display the wait-list capacity as zero. An email notification will be sent to your BroncoMail account if you are enrolled in a class from a wait-list. If you have wait-listed yourself in other sections, please make sure to remove yourself from those wait-lists as soon as possible. From your student center click on the enroll link
then select the drop tab. Choose the appropriate term, select the class you want to remove, and click the Drop Selected Classes button. Verify that the class was removed by printing your class schedule.
You can waitlist multiple sections of the same course. You will be allowed to wait-list up to 12 credits per semester and will be added to the first available open section. Click on the course section number to look at the course details. The wait-list total is listed under the Class Availability section. Your wait-list position displays on your class schedule. If you receive a permission number from your instructor to override a closed class, you must drop from the wait-list and register with the permission number. Wait-listing will be turned off on the last day a student can add a class without instructor permission by session. For the regular session this is the fifth day of classes. See the Academic Calendar Deadlines by Session for all other sessions. More information: http://registrar.boisestate.edu/studentfaqs.shtml
Adding a class
Before the semester begins, you may add classes to your schedule on Bronco Web, if there is space available in the class. If a class is full, you can request to be placed on a wait list to enroll in the class if a seat becomes available. You may continue to add classes after the first day of classroom instruction, up until the deadline appropriate to the session. However, after the fifth day of the semester’s regular session you must obtain the instructor’s approval to add the class. Instructors may refuse to grant permission if the class is full. They may also refuse permission if your late entry would prevent you from benefiting fully from the class or would prevent other students in the class from doing so. For help contact the Help Desk at 208 426-4980
Dropping a Course http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/files/2010/07/Academics-%E2%80%93-Drop-aCourse.pdf
You may drop classes on Bronco Web from your schedule. Please check the academic calendar on the Registrars website for the deadline to drop classes.http://registrar.boisestate.edu/academic-calendar.shtml If you drop a class after the 10th day, your transcript will show a grade of W (for withdrawal) for that class. Grades of W will not be used in GPA calculation. Workshops, short courses, five-week, and eight-week block courses have different deadline dates.
Drop Fee - as a student you are expected to finalize your class schedule at the beginning of each term. Dropping unwanted courses as the semester begins allows other students the opportunity to add the courses they need. For more information, contact the BroncoWeb Help Desk at (208) 426-4980. Can you take a semester off? -Yes, you can. You have up to 7 years to complete a masters and up to 3 years to complete a certificate. Please notify your academic adviser if you plan to take a semester off.
Dropping a Course after the Deadline -If you need to drop a class in a current semester after the last drop deadline for the session, but before the session ends, you must submit an appeal by using a form that is sent to the dean (or associate dean) of the College of Education. You can find this form online at: http://registrar.boisestate.edu/forms/dropafterdeadline.pdf Read the instructions, fill out the form, submit a written letter, and provide documentation of extenuating circumstances that would justify an exemption to the drop deadline policy. If the dean or associate dean signs the form, then you can proceed to request approval and signature from the instructor. The instructor may still deny the appeal. Once you receive all required signatures, you must submit the form to the Registrar’s Office, Administration Building Room 110, for processing.
Faculty-Initiated Withdrawals -You should not expect that an instructor will withdraw you for nonattendance. The primary responsibility for course withdrawal rests with you. An instructor has the option of withdrawing you from a course if any of the following conditions are present:
! You fail to participate in a class.
! You have not satisfied the entrance requirements for the class.
Complete Withdrawal from Boise State University -If you wish to leave the University in GOOD STANDING (drop all courses) you must drop all your classes on BroncoWeb. See the academic calendar on the Registrar’s website for information on specific deadlines If you do not cancel your registration or completely withdraw
by the appropriate deadline for the session, you will be awarded a final grade of F. Complete withdrawal after the published deadline will only be granted by special appeal and because of extraordinary circumstances.
Call (208) 426-4249 for more information.
Financial Aid and Withdrawal -If you withdraw from the University, you need to be aware of a federal law impacting your financial aid eligibility. Complete withdrawals will result in a financial obligation by you to return the unearned portion of any federal aid disbursed. You will have earned aid if you withdraw prior to completing 60 percent of the semester. You will have to repay Boise State for the unearned aid which had applied toward tuition and fee charges. A repayment may also be required for unearned aid disbursed directly to you. If you are considering withdrawing from Boise State, we strongly recommend that you review the information on the web at http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/. After reviewing that information, if you still have questions, contact the Financial Aid Office. Call (208) 426-1664 for more information
Student Fees - http://www.boisestate.edu/finad/sfs/ Please contact the following Centers for help with Student Fees, payments, questions about billing, etc.
Account Maintenance Center, 208-426-2134, [email protected]
The Account Maintenance Center is available to assist students in understanding their student accounts. Account Representatives can research and explain charges, payments and financial aid disbursements and determine how these affect the balance on the student account. They are also available to help students with payment plans and to approve short-term loans. The Center also processes all refunds on the student account. NOTE: You can apply for a payment plan after you have been officially accepted on your Bronco Web account
Payment and Disbursement Center, 208-426-1212, [email protected]
The Payment and Disbursement Center is available to process all payments associated with the student account, post departmental deposits, and assist students in understanding their student account. Payment & Disbursement staff accepts payments both in the office and by phone, and can also answer questions about payment plans and making payments via Bronco Web using Credi Card or E-check.
BroncoWeb Help Center [email protected]: (208) 426-BWEB (2932)Fax: (208) 426-3169Hours: 8AM-5PM Monday -FridayAdministration Building, Room 110
Bronco Web Tutorials - http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/documentation/
Other Information Sources
EDTECH Connection - http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/newsletters/edtechnewsletter.htm
The EdTech Department publishes this monthly newsletter from September to May every year. It includes news about the department, faculty, staff, students, alumni, exciting new courses, job postings, calendar dates, conference dates and more. All students, faculty, and staff automatically receive a copy in their Boise State email. If you would like to share a story, please contact [email protected]. You can opt out of receiving this newsletter by clicking the opt out link in each edition.
Social Networks Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/edtechbsu Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/edtechbsu LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/groups/BSU-EDTECH-2670143? trk=myg_ugrp_ovr YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/EdTechBSU? blend=21&ob=5#p/u/0/oG1N6ZP386I Moodle - http://edtech.mrooms.org/ Cool Teacher Podcast -http://coolteachers.org/
Faculty Blogs and Websites
Dr. Lisa Dawley -http://lisadawley.wordpress.com/ Chris Haskell -http://coolteachers.org/chris/ Dr. Kerry Rice -http://edteki.wordpress.com/ Dr. Barbara Schroeder -http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/ Dr. Chareen Snelson -http://edtech.boisestate.edu/snelsonc/eportfolio.html
Portals EdD Students -http://edtech.mrooms.org/course/view.php?id=14 Professional Development -http://boisestate.mrooms3.net/ Teacher Stream -http://teacherstream.ning.com/
It's Important To Your Success - Read the Fine
Print Here! Student Responsibilities
EDTECH Advising Site -http://edtech.mrooms.org/course/view.php?id=46 This advising site is constantly updated to make it an
evermore-useful site for you to find the timely and up-to-date information you need about your degree/certificate program, to download forms, find important deadlines and information, and a place for you to ask specific questions and get detailed answers.We have set up the Student Advising Forum as a convenient way for you to receive answers to your questions about our program or for receiving advising help. Once you are enrolled in any EDTECH course, you will automatically receive e-mail notices through this forum. You can also subscribe to this forum and the social forum through RSS feeds.
Program Checklists & FAQs These really are frequently-asked questions! Invariably, however, there are often questions that can't be answered here, so feel free to contact Paul Castelin or your faculty adviser for assistance.
http://edtech.mrooms.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=7076 http://edtech.mrooms.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=7075
Program Development Form -http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/program_development_forms.htm
Choose the appropriate form based on your degree/certificate and catalog
year.
This is a map or a plan of your graduate career based on the catalog year you entered your program. It also serves as your petition if you wish to transfer credits from another institution or program. Changes to your plan of study should be made in consultation with your adviser.
This form is required for official acceptance and should be signed and submitted to
[email protected] or your admissions adviser with your personal statement (essay) at time of application. Your admissions adviser will assist you in completing the form, if needed.
Academic Calendars- http://registrar.boisestate.edu/academic-calendar.shtml - Boise State University's Academic Calendars list all of the registration deadline dates for the current catalog year. The calendar specifies the policy deadlines, by semester and session, for the following: registration, adding and dropping classes, and withdrawals. You are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with these calendars, especially the Deadlines by Session table, as you will be held accountable for meeting these deadlines.
Changing catalog years -Students always have the option to change to a catalog year that comes after the year they entered the program. To change catalog years, you must file a revised Application for Admission to Candidacy. (AAC) It is not allowable to change to an earlier catalog year.
Changing Certificate Programs - If you decide to change your certificate program after you have applied to the Graduate College, you need to complete a Program Change Form -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_programchange26.pdf
and submit it to the Graduate College.
Adding a second Graduate Certificate - If you decide you want to earn an additiona Graduate Certificate, you can do so by applying for the second certificate on the online application to the Graduate College, after you have earned your first certificate. Note: You can not have earned more than 1/3 of the credits required for this second certificate before you are admitted to the second certificate.
Required Forms (See Appendix for URLs)
Specific forms are required to be filed at specific milestones in your certificate and/or degree programs. The forms listed below are the most common. As always, if you have questions, go to the Advising Center on Moodle for FAQs, then, for unanswered questions, consult with your adviser.
PPSGC (Proposed Plan of Study for a Graduate Certificate) When submitted? -Due to the short duration of most certificate programs, this form should be submitted as soon as you are admitted to your certificate program. What/Where? -The PPSGC form is a Graduate College form found at: Why? -This document is a 3-way contract between the student, the Department and the University. It establishes the specific conditions under which the University will grant a certificate. Who needs to submit this form? -Only students who have been officially admitted to a certificate program may submit this form. It cannot be submitted for work already accomplished.
AAC (Application for Admission to Candidacy) When submitted? -Once a student has successfully completed 18 credits of coursework toward a degree. Deadlines for submission of this form are posted on the Moodle site and listed in the Deadlines calendar based upon your expected graduation term. What/Where? -The AAC form is a Graduate College form found at: Why? -This document is a 3-way contract between the student, the Department and the University. It establishes the specific conditions under which the University will grant a degree. Who needs to submit this form? -Only students who have been officially admitted to the Master of Educational Technology or Master of Science in Educational Technology degree program may submit this form.
Application for Portfolio Course When submitted? -This form is submitted during the semester prior to a student's last semester in the MET program. Prerequisites for filing this application are submission and approval of your Application for Admission to Candidacy as well as your Application for Graduation. What/Where? -This form is found online on either the Department website () or Moodle site () Why? -Since the Portfolio is a culminating activity, similar to the thesis, entry to the Portfolio course is restricted to those who have completed most of their coursework. Who needs to submit this form? -Students completing the Master of Educational Technology are the only ones required to submit this form.
Application for Graduation When submitted? -This form is an online form, submitted upon approval of a certificate (PPSGC) and/or a degree (AAC). What/Where? -This online form utilized by the University Registrar is found in each student's Student Center. Why? -Completing this form for each certificate and degree to which the student has been admitted ensures that the student will be included in preparations for Commencement and Graduation. Who? -All students admitted to any certificate and/or degree program within the Educational Technology Department.
How to change your name or contact information -You need to fill out the Student Information Update Form, http://registrar.boisestate.edu/forms/student-update.pdf -indicate the specifics of the change. Make sure to include proof of the name change (court documents, new Social Security card, Driver's License, etc).
Please return it to the Registrar's BroncoWeb Help Center: Office of the Registrar Bronco Web Help Center, 1910 University, Administration Building, Room 110, Boise, ID 83725-1365 email: [email protected], Fax208.426-3169
How to order transcripts -Current students and former students with BroncoWeb access can order and pay for their official transcripts online through BroncoWeb. This is the preferred method of ordering because it reduces paperwork and generally produces a next-day turn-around on orders.
How to get grades -You can view your grades on BroncoWeb as they are entered by your instructors. From your BroncoWeb Student Center, select Grades from the other academic drop down menu.
FAQs -http://registrar.boisestate.edu/studentfaqs.shtml -Important information for al students.
Graduate Transfer Credits -Boise State University accepts all academic credits from regionally accredited institutions. If you have earned credits from an institution that is not regionally accredited, you may still be able to transfer those credits to Boise State. In such cases, the department offering similar courses can review the credits you wish to transfer and decide which credits -if any -to accept. You must initiate this process with the assistance of your adviser.
Transfer Credit Policy http://edtech.boisestate.edu/newsletter/BSU_EDTECH_Transfer_Credit_Policy.pdf When you can submit transfer credits? You can send your course syllabus to your admissions adviser for a pre-evaluation. The Graduate College gives final determination upon receipt of your transcripts and official acceptance. Can non-degree seeking students transfer credits into a degree program? Yes, by following the same Transfer Credit Policy Can professional development units transfer -No.
International Students -http://admissions.boisestate.edu/international/ Sign up for the International
Students Newsletter for a calendar of special events and important news. FAFSA - http://www.fafsa.gov - You can get all your FAFSA questions answered here. Boise State school code - 001616 - This is BSU's school code for FAFSA.
Engage with Moodle Moodle is our online course learning management system (LMS). It is an open source e-learning application that provides you
with a flexible, dynamic, and engaging learning environment. You will find: • A secure learning environment where you can talk and share with students and faculty • Access to a wide variety of different educational materials • Links to our Albertsons Virtual Library resources • Tools for collaboration and group discussion • Easy access to your courses
Starting Moodle Start by opening your browser (Firefox is recommended) http://www.mozilla.com/enUS/firefox/new/ Next, visit the EdTech
website at http://edtech.mrooms.org and select log in. Finally, create an account.
How to Create a New Account on EDTECH Moodle Visit this page to learn how to set up your account: http://edtech.mrooms.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=625
• Open your web browser (Firefox is recommended) • Go to http://edtech.mrooms.org/login/index.php • Click the Create New Account link (right side of page, after “need additional help” heading – bottom of the page) • Follow the instructions to complete your registration (IMPORTANT: You'll need to use your Boise State email to create an
account.)
How to Enroll in Your Moodle Course A few days prior to class starting, an email from your instructor will be sent to your Bronco Mail account. The email will include information similar to the following on how to get started with Moodle and your class.
• Login to EDTECH Moodle (http://edtech.mrooms.org) • Click the appropriate semester under course categories block on the left side of the home page. • Locate your course and section number and click the course link to enroll. • Enter the following one-time enrollment key: "your enrollment key." (If you are unsure of your course and section number,
check your schedule in BroncoWeb.)
Moodle Self-Support Moodle is easy to use. Here is some additional information you may find helpful as you learn to use it: • Forgot Your Password? If you have forgotten your password, click the Lost Password link and you will be able to reset it. • Update Your Profile We recommend you update your profile in Moodle to customize your experience, such as your email forum digests, tracking forum posts, and any other settings you would like to adjust. You can also change your password by clicking the "Change Password" button below your profile.
EDTECH Helpful Resources At the bottom of our Moodle home page you will find access to detailed information on Getting Started and participating in a course as well as a Participant Help link.
Technical Assistance If you need assistance with a technical issue – contact us:
1. Submit a Trouble Ticket http://edtech.mrooms.org/blocks/trouble_ticket/ticket.php 2. Send an email to: [email protected]
"All the course content to this point has been very relevant to my educational goals and I am learning a lot." Forrest Doud
Thrive In Your Courses o What to expect prior to class start date -You will receive an email from your instructor(s) one week prior to the
beginning of the semester outlining how to access the course and other important information. o Instructors' expectations -Your instructor expects you to log into the class on the start date and at least three times
a week during the semester. Participate on a regular basis, turn assignments in on-time, and join the community of learners with enthusiasm.
o Problem Solving with Instructors -If you are having difficulty or can't participate for a period of time due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, make sure that you contact your instructor immediately to arrange a workable plan. Do not just disappear!
o Grades -Your instructor will post your grades throughout your course on Moodle and your final grade will be posted on BroncoWeb.
Practice Professionalism -http://registrar.boisestate.edu/catalogs/online/generalpolicies.shtml
Boise State University challenges its students to reach their highest levels of performance, encourages them to excel in academics and sports, and invites them to participate in the many cultural and social activities available at the university. At the same time, Boise State University expects students to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the university’s function as an institution of higher learning. Therefore, BSU has published these catalogs and the Boise State University Student Handbook to acquaint you with your rights and responsibilities as a student. http://www.boisestate.edu/vpsa/documents/StudentHandbook.pdf
Student Code of Conduct -http://www.boisestate.edu/osrr/scp/student_code.html
The Student Code of Conduct applies to all students admitted in whatever capacity to Boise State University. You are expected to read and understand the code of conduct at: Student Code of Conduct. Claiming ignorance of any of the provisions of the code of conduct is no defense; violations can lead to a variety of sanctions, up to and including complete dismissal from your program and the University.
EdTech Student Handbook ! > !
Collaborate with Others "Thank you for taking the time to touch base with me! I am definitely enjoying my class and really appreciate how forward-thinking the material feels. Also, I'm impressed with the sense of community in the EDTECH program. I love receiving e-mails, being able to check what's going on via Twitter and to read my classmates' blogs. Definitely a difference from my undergrad where I sometimes felt like I didn't know anyone!" Amber Lavoie
Networking, Mentors and More
Join the Graduate Student Association (GSA) The mission of the EDTECH GSA is to facilitate the growth and professionalism of current and future students as leaders in the field of Educational Technology. While maintaining the status of a university recognized student organization, we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities to communicate, share ideas, and resources will enrich the experiences of students, faculty, and alumni.
Become a member -Please visit http://edtechgsa.wordpress.com/members/, watch the video first and then If you are interested, email requests to [email protected] for the enrollment key in Moodle. In the subject line please indicate you are wanting to join GSA. Members are eligible for Mini Grants (no alumni on grants), access to Project Sharing Database (RSS feed with topics are displayed at the right of this page), and ability to be published in an internal peer review journal (currently under construction). The best part of being a member is working and learning from other talented
students within the EDTECH Program. Link to video - http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=J2JC4QF0A0E&feature=player_embedded#at=139
Website - http://edtechgsa.wordpress.com/ Meetings - Meetings are held in Moodle -http://edtech.mrooms.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=22495 Facebook Page -http://www.facebook.com/group.php? gid=177134214710&ref=ts Linked In Page -http://www.linkedin.com/groups? mostPopular=&gid=3456371
Meet The Brightest and The Best
National Associations -Student Memberships and Conferences We are proud to partner with national associations who support innovation and excellence in Educational Technology. The first two associations noted below have provided us with a number of free student memberships. If you would like to become a student member – please complete the form here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform? formkey=dEVUeDNRTk13VUIxVDcyNG8wb3lPYkE6MQ. Memberships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis at the beginning of each semester.
AECT -Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Website -http://www.aect.org/default.asp Link to conferences -http://www.aect.org/events/jacksonville/ How to apply for free first year membership -complete the form above.
iNACOL -International Association for K-12 Online Learning Website -http://www.inacol.org Link to conferences -http:// www.inacol.org/events/ How to apply for free first year membership -complete the form above.
ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education Website -http://www.iste.org/welcome.aspx Conference -http://www.iste.org/conference.aspx
VSS -Virtual School Symposium Website -http://www.virtualschoolsymposium.org/ Conference -http://www.virtualschoolsymposium.org/ (same)
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Set the Date to Graduate "My instructors have been great, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback." Jody Lazarski
Your Graduation "To Do" List Set Your Date to graduate and a timeline to complete forms and meet deadlines.
Forms you must complete -Application for Admission to Candidacy (AAC)http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_candidacy26.pdf and Proposed Plan of Study for a Graduate Certificate (PPSGC) http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_certificate26.pdf AND, Apply for Graduation http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/files/2010/07/Academics-%E2%80%93-Applyfor-Graduation.pdf
Meeting Deadlines -The AAC form must be submitted after you have completed 18 credits towards your Master's degree. The PPSGC form must be submitted after you have completed 3 credits towards your certificate degree. Apply for Graduation at the same time you submit your AAC form.
Participate in Commencement in Boise! commencement information -http://academics.boisestate.edu/provost/commencement/ whom to notify and by what date -please notify Kellie Branson at [email protected] a minimum of two weeks prior to commencement if you are planning on coming to Boise to walk in graduation. The EdTech Department will be there to meet you and
celebrate with you!
Diploma Processing -The application fee is $25.00 for Masters/Doctoral candidates. This fee covers the cost of your diploma. If you are earning a degree and a certificate at the same time, you must pay the fee for each. http://academics.boisestate.edu/provost/commencement/diplomas/
Copies of Transcripts -http://registrar.boisestate.edu/transcripts.shtml
Failure to Meet Expected Date of Graduation The Graduate College and the Registrar's Office have initiated a policy and related procedures to address a graduate student's failure to meet the expected date of graduation.
Policy: The graduation date for graduate students will be allowed to change twice. If the student does not complete the degree requirements after the second date change, the Registrar's Office will place the student´s graduation file on Inactive Status.
Procedure for Moving of Graduation Date: The Registrar´s Office will notify the student, via BroncoMail, with an e-mail copy to the adviser, the program coordinator, and the Graduate College, that the expected date of graduation has been moved to the next available graduation date because the degree requirements were not completed. The notification will also state that the student will be allowed one additional move and if the student does not meet all deadlines to graduate by the new date, his/her graduation file will be placed on Inactive Status.
Procedure for Inactive Status: If a student's graduation file is placed on Inactive Status, the Registrar's Office will notify the student via BroncoMail, with an e-mail copy to the adviser, the program coordinator, and the Graduate College. The e-mail will state that in order to become eligible for a new graduation date, the following steps are necessary:
The student must contact his/her adviser and program coordinator and request that they review the student's program, help the student design a schedule for completion, and choose a realistic graduation date. The program coordinator then notifies the Registrar's Office in writing of the new expected date of graduation.
The notification from the adviser or program coordinator with the new graduation date must arrive at the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline to apply for graduation (this deadline is published in the university Graduate Catalog). However, a new application is not required, nor is an additional diploma fee.
The e-mail from the Registrar's Office to the student will also state that although the graduation file is on Inactive Status, the student will still be eligible to register and attend classes unless there is a hold on registration related to some other matter.
Career Options and Opportunities Possible career paths with your EDTECH degree -Our graduates are hired in a variety of positions such as online teachers in grades K-16, instructional designers for textbook publishers or e-learning providers, school technology coordinators, regional technology teacher trainers, directors of academic technologies, and more! Job Search Resources -Please visit: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/jobs.htm
Staying In Touch Boise State email address no longer be available upon graduation.You can update your mailing address on BroncoWeb or by calling the Registrar’s Office at (208) 426-4249. Please provide us with future email address-send to [email protected] and notify the Graduate Student Association if you are a member.
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Appendix List of required forms and applications
Access Agreement for Thesis or Dissertation -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/AATD.pdf Academic Advising Report (AAR) (All students can run an Academic Advisement Report (AAR) to track degree progress and assist with enrollment planning.) http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/files/2010/07/Academics-%E2%80%93Academic-Advisement-Report-AAR.pdf Application for Admission to Candidacy (AAC) -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_candidacy26.pdf Application for Graduate Assistantship -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_assistantship26.pdf Application for Graduate College -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/0001.html Application for Graduate Independent Study -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_independentstudy26.pdf Graduate Admissions Application -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/0001.html International Student Graduate Application -http://admissions.boisestate.edu/international/ Permit for Seniors to Take Graduate Courses -http://registrar.boisestate.edu/forms/students.shtml Program Change Request -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_programchange26.pdf Program Development Form (PDF) -http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/program_development_forms.htm Proposed Plan of Study for a Graduate Certificate (PPSGC) -http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_certificate26.pdf Request for Adjustment of Academic Requirements (RAAR)
-http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/forms/form_grad_adjust26.pdf Request for Dropping a Course After the Deadline
-http://registrar.boisestate.edu/forms/dropafterdeadline.pdf
Program Checklists
http://edtech.mrooms.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=7076
Frequently used Phone Numbers and Email Addresses
EdTech Department - 208/426-4055 - [email protected] Dr. Kerry Rice, Dept. Chair -208/426-2050 [email protected] Kathie Blakeslee, Administrative Assistant II -208/426-4076 [email protected] Kellie Branson, Academic Adviser -208/426-4055 [email protected] Nelson Baquero, Moodle Systems Administrator, 208/426-4215 [email protected] Jerry Foster, Program Development Coordinator -208/426-1966 [email protected] Dixie Conner, Admissions Adviser -619/741-7748 [email protected] Paul Castelin, Student Advisory Coordinator -208/426-1962 [email protected] Elizabeth Kringen,Technical Records Specialist I -208/426-5383 [email protected] Stephen Foster, Technical Records Specialist -208/426-4043 [email protected] Graduate College -208-426-3903, 800-824-701, [email protected] Bronco Web Help Desk [email protected] Helpline: (208) 426-BWEB (2932) Financial Aid Dept., (208) 426-1664, 800/824-7017 Fax (208) 426-1305 [email protected] Registrar's Office, 208/426-4249, 800/824-7017, [email protected]
