4: Course Overview

Course Structure

Courses offered by Education Online are composed of asynchronous sessions (Moodle) and synchronous sessions (Elluminate). Education Online courses are 100% online; there are no face-to-face sessions. Classes meet synchronously once, or occasionally twice a week during the term. Live practice sessions are held one week before your first scheduled session (see details below), in the Elluminate synchronous space.
Please refer to the following information for your course schedule and contact your instructor if you need detailed information about your course.

Course Schedule (Summer 2008)

Course Title

Course Session

Synchronous Session
(Elluminate)

Practice Session
(Elluminate)

EPS 427
Philosophy of Middle School
  • Start: Mon May 12
  • End: Sat June 7
  • Thursdays
  • 6-8pm (CST)
  • May 5, Thursday
  • 6-8pm (CST)

C&I 572
Organization and Supervision of Literacy Instruction: Coaching for Change
  • Start: Mon June 23
  • End: Fri July 18
  • No Synchronous Sessions
  • Synchronous Office Hours Wednesday
  • 5-7pm (CST)
  • June 18, Wednesday
  • 4pm (CST)

C&I 410
Middle School Instruction
  • Start: July 7
  • End: July 31
  • Mondays & Thursdays
  • 4-530pm (CST)
  • July 3, Thursday
  • 4-530pm (CST)

Practice Class Session

One week before your first scheduled session/course meeting (at same time and on the same evening), you will be required to attend a practice (Elluminate) synchronous session. We will utilize the same technology for this practice session as we do for all synchronous class sessions. You will receive an email message with the time that you should log in so that you can test your computer’s configuration and learn about important system features. This practice time will also provide us with the opportunity to meet each other.

The technical support team will be available to help you during the online orientation:

  1. Use AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Our screen name is: LDL Tech Help .
  2. Dial our toll free number: 1-800-252-1360 extension 4-3368
  3. Our tech help email: educationonline@ed.uiuc.edu

Should you experience technical difficulties while trying to access the practice class, contact the LDL Tech Support Team immediately. During the session, you will have the opportunity to test the software used for your course. You will also get a chance to meet fellow students and some of the LDL Staff. Access is gained through the "Elluminate" link from within your online (Moodle) course.

Note: The technical support team is here to help you with any technical problems you may encounter with the programs and software we recommend on our Student Software Site. We cannot support software that is not listed on our site.