Michigan's Distance Learning Resource!

The Educational Technology Organization of Michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to the use of instructional telecommunications in higher education with an emphasis on distance learning. Established in December of 1980, ETOM has, and continues to be, a valuable resource for Michigan colleges and universities, related businesses, other educational organizations, and other interested individuals.

Fall Conference 2011 - October 14, 2011

This year's Fall Conference was held at Grand Rapids Community College - DeVos Campus. Several of the sessions were recorded and others submitted their presentation or website. Follow the links below to review some of the sessions.

Mobile Development for Phones & Tablets - Szymon Machejewski, GRCC
"Teaching Online? How's That Going for You?" - Gary Ebels, GRCC 
7 Ways to Ruin Your Online Class - Linda Henderson, Brennan Brown, & Jeanna Cronk, Northwood University
Move It or Lose It - Debra Lacey, SC4
Distance Learning Preparedness - Margaret Bourcier & Robert Benard, Mott Community College
Discussion Board Dilemma - Laura Sandera, Davenport University

Online Teacher Certification Courses

ETOM now offers two levels of Online Teacher Certifcation: beginning and advanced. The six week Online Teaching Certification Course (beginning level) is designed to provide participants with the experience of being an online student while introducing them to the pedagogical and technical issues of online teaching. Successful participants will be able to set up the design for a general course framework, including an organizational scheme (using BlackBoard, Angel or Moodle CMS) and course management policies.

The new Advanced Online Teacher Certification Modules are designed to provide the next level of online teaching certification and includes modules on Creating Multimedia Content, Incorporating Video and Audio, Integrating Social Applications, Live Tools, and Emerging Technologies.

For more information and to register click here.

Higgins Lake Retreat - June 18 & 19, 2012 

The 2012 Retreat, will again be held at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, on Higgins Lake, Roscommon, MI. Check back for more details..