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Student Courses "I have worked at Tremont High School for 8 years and have been involved with USDLC since I started. We have seen our distance learning program grow into a program that we are very proud of and it is because of the great support and classes that are provided by USDLC.    These types of classes are wonderful for us since we are a small school. It gives our students the opportunity to take classes that they are interested in that could not be offered at our school. Thanks USDLC for everything that you do." Rachel Nehmelman Distance Learning Facilitator Tremont CUSD 702 - IL    Complete USDLC MS/HS Student Course List Year Round Courses from USDLC's Instructional Partners Career/Tech Options * College Prep * Dual/Concurrent College Credit Tremont used 23 courses this year, see "Read More" � Details...

CEU Credits Online "The USDLC courses were instrumental in helping me get the credits I needed to renew my teaching certificate this year.   The literacy modules were engaging and informative, and the resources listed were a great help. I have used what I learned to implement a successful literacy program in my classroom this year. Thank you, USDLC!" Michael Taranto, M. Ed. 3rd Grade Teacher Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary Raleigh � Details...

PD Feedback   "I wanted to thank you again for all the help you gave me (last summer)...I finished my 15 CEUs...I delivered my credits to the state department of education and had a fully active license the same day. One week later I got a position in Scotland County Schools teaching Special Ed. I could not have done it without your help and patience. Having an active license made a difference. Keep up the good work!!"   Virginia "Ginger" Martin Scotland County - NC Ginger completed 67 modules over the summer. See "Read More" for how you can earn CEU credit this summer. � Details...

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USDLC began as a leader in satellite delivery of distance education courses and professional
development then transitioned to teaching and learning through blended technologies.

Now in the 21st century, USDLC is again leading the exploration of a new medium for
professional development --- PD in 3D Virtual through USDLC Star Island in Second Life.

Our theme is inspired by William Gibson's all-too-true quote:
"The future is already here....
it's just not very evenly distributed."

We hope to distribute the future a little more evenly as we continue this series designed
to give teachers a chance to hear from and talk with outstanding teachers who are leading
the way in some area of the furture that is already here, including: Web 2.0, 1:1 computing,
robotics, or serious gaming/3D Web.

Fittingly, the series is produced in the 3D online, virtual world of Second Life as well as
offered via Internet Radio with chat for interactivity for non-Second Life citizens.

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An essential question has become: What and how will we need to teach a child of the 21st
Century so that child grows up to be fully literate?

To explore this essential question we work to understand the old and new literacies and their
implications for learning and teaching across the curriculum exploring new media and technology,
digital and scientific literacy, and creativity.

USDLC is a winner of four highly competitive United States Department of Education Star
Schools Grants. Star Schools, a five-year federal grant, was designed to support projects that
expand access to educational resources, address specific educational needs, or enhance
innovative practice.

The last USDLC Star Schools Grant received, STAR-Online, focused on integrating technology
into the classroom by supporting teachers with anytime, anyplace online professional development.

As a partner of USDLC, Western Illinois University's College of Education and Human Services
in Macomb manages all aspects of STAR-Online and offers graduate credit for participation. Visit
www.star-online.org for more info.

USDLC is a nonprofit, multi-state educational consortium committed to excellence in teaching and learning through
blended technologies. USDLC is committed to ensuring that all students and educators, regardless of circumstance or
geographic location have equitable access to high quality education opportunities.