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This section details the training opportunities NETnet provides its members, as well as showcasing some of the excellent training programs that are available to faculty and staff at various institutions within the Northeast Texas Consortium. Some programs are only available to the faculty and staff of the institution offering the training, while other programs are open to everyone. Be sure to contact each school to learn more about each training opportunity.
NETnet Room Operation Certification
NETnet is pleased to announce the availability of this free certification to faculty, staff, and administration. Certification can be achieved two ways:
Certificates will be mailed one week after demonstrating proficiency in the categories listed on the worksheet (to the NETnet trainer or a designated campus representative). The worksheet serves as a guide for the minimum skills needed to operate the NETnet Classrooms and earn a NETnet Room Operation certificate. The NETnet website will showcase the certificate holders and their institutions. View a sample certificate.
Click on the link at the bottom of the page to get your free copy of Adobe.
To schedule a NETnet Hands-on Room Operation Training session contact NETnet at 903-877-7510 or by email.
If you have already participated in an on-site NETnet Hands-On Room Operation training session and can complete the worksheet, please contact us to arrange your proficiency demonstration. Please have the following information available: your name, your institution, and the date of the on-site training.
The following individuals have earned NETnet Classroom Operation Certificates:
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addition to the NETnet members listed above, the following eleven
members of the Bill Ratliff School Executive Academy have obtained
their NETnet Room Operation Certification. The Bill Ratliff School
Executive Academy is an alternative certification program that prepares
East Texas educational professionals to assume leadership roles as
school superintendents. |
Participating NETnet Members |
Bill Ratliff School Executive Program
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Panola College Kilgore College Northeast Texas Community College Texas A&M Commerce Texas A&M Texarkana Texas State Technical College - Marshall The University of Texas Health Center - Tyler |
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Carla Moffitt Robert Rich Henryett Watson John Wink Kevin Woolley |
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Sam
Houston State University's James Van Roekel, Director of Academic
Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, has been designated
as a NETnet Campus Certification Representative. James is the author
of numerous publications
addressing various aspects of information technology. |
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Sam
Houston State University's Craig Schlicher, Programmer /Analyst
II, earned the NETnet Campus Certification Representative designation
at a recent training session. Craig has an extensive technical background
in videoconferencing, and has been instrumental in arranging videoconferences
to Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Sam
Houston State University's Jacob Spradlin recently earned
the NETnet Campus Certification Representative designation. Jacob is
a Computer Systems Coordinator I and handles Blackboard administration
and software training for University faculty, staff, and students. |
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Texas
A&M University Texarkana's Joshua Dunkeson is the latest
NETnet member to become a Campus Certification Representative. With
his technical background and expertise, Joshua has always been a big
help to the ITV faulty at TAMU-T. Joshua has a BBA in Management Information
Systems, and also has the Comp TIA A+ and Network+ Certifications. Congratulations,
Joshua! |
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Northeast
Texas Community College's Billy Shepherd recently earned
the NETnet Campus Certification Representative
designation. Billy, aka "The NETnet Room Man" was one of the
first staffers on the NTCC campus to become a certified NETnet Room
Operator, and is currently a facilitator in NTCC's NETnet Classroom.
Way to go, Billy! |
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Angelina
College's Janet Avery-Sublett is the third person to earn the
NETnet Campus Certification Representative designation. Janet is well-known
on the Angelina College campus as the NETnet room "go-to"
person; after acing her Room Operation proficiency demonstration it’s
clear that the faculty and staff’s confidence in her ability is
justified! Congratulations, Janet! |
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Texas
A&M University - Texarkana's Coordinator for Distance Education
Avonelle Shipp has also been designated as a Campus
Certification Representative. Avonelle was the first person in the Consortium
to earn NETnet Room Operation Certification, and she's encouraged and
inspired TAMU-T faculty and staff to complete their certifications as
well. Thanks, Avonelle! |
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UT
Tyler's Audio Visual Education Specialist Melissa Hill
is the first person to be designated as a Campus
Certification Representative. Having excelled during her own proficiency
demonstration, Melissa is now authorized to award NETnet Room Operation
Certification to faculty and staff on her campus. We appreciate her
enthusiasm and effort! |
Do you know some outstanding distance education instructors? Let us know and we’ll showcase their talents on this site! View a PDF version of the certificate our showcased instructors receive. View the archives of past showcases.
Let us know what your institution offers and we’ll add it to this list! This list is meant to stimulate training ideas for NETnet institutions by sharing what works for your school, and does not imply that these services are available to non-faculty members unless explicitly stated.
Panola College offers a two-week comprehensive distance learning training program. Their program is not restricted to members of their own faculty; anyone with an interest in distance education may register and attend. Grants and scholarships for this program are occasionally available. Panola College’s comprehensive program is superior to what you’ll find offered elsewhere at a significantly higher cost, and is designed for those who wish to teach ITV or web-based courses. Experienced distance education faculty members present a rigorous program taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Visit Panola College’s Distance Learning Certification Program page for more information.
Stephen F. Austin University offers a series of workshops for their own faculty members, including Course Enhancement, Fundamental Instructional Technology Skills, Master Online Instructional Technology Skills, and Web Course Development Workshops. The Office of Instructional Technology at SFA recommends approaching the development and delivery of web-based courses as a three-semester process. They provide a helpful timeline for the process on their web page.
In addition to providing training on their virtual courseware, web page design, and assorted office packages, Sam Houston State University offers custom-made training to their own faculty members.
Texas A&M Commerce has helped their faculty become acquainted with integrating technology into their courses by using “faculty technology mentors.” The Instructional Technology and Distance Education Department provides TAMU Commerce faculty with a list of colleagues who have agreed to answer questions about the use of various software products in the classroom. These faculty members volunteer for this service, with the understanding that they will answer questions – not provide formal training.
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