Learning Academy
The Learning Academy is:
- A free (for Madison Area Technical College Employees) five-day intensive course in designing, delivering and assessing holistic learning experiences.
- A chance to interact with fellow faculty members and experiment with new ways of teaching.
- Time for self-exploration and reflection
- Opportunities for networking with colleagues.
- An opportunity to take a deeper dive into student-centered learning.
- An examination of educational philosophy.
- Experience focusing learning and experimentation in a classroom.
Watch the Learning Academy 2010 Wrap Up video.
Who should attend?
- Any Madison Area Technical College faculty, staff member or administrator who wants to heighten their skills and abilities to foster student success.
- Instructors or staff who need to fulfill WTCS provisional certification requirements.
- Faculty who are interested in an active learning environment that promotes student success.
When is the Academy?
June 4 - 8, 2012
Coffee/Networking 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Academy 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch Provided* 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Academy 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Wednesday - Lunch on your own.
Enjoy an extended lunch time (11:30 - 1:00).
Where is the Learning Academy?
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 246-6100
What is my commitment to the Learning Academy?
For 2 Certification Credits:
- Complete some pre-work to prepare for the academy.
- Complete required reading and/or written assignments each night.
- Participate in all five days of the Academy.
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Finish final paper/project
OR - Serve as staff member at Learning to Learn Camp,
- Date TBD.
For 2 College AND Certification Credits:
- Complete some pre-work to prepare for the academy.
- Complete required reading and/or written assignments each night.
- Participate in all five days of the Academy.
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Finish final paper/project
AND - Serve as staff member at Learning to Learn Camp, Date TBD. -OR- Complete projects as assigned.
- (Undergrad/Grad. Credits offered through UW-Platteville)
How are the Learning Academy and the Learning to Learn Camp connected?
The Learning to Learn (L2L) Camp is an intense five-day experience for incoming Madison Area Technical College students designed to help them set and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Participants of the Learning Academy are trained to serve in instructional and support roles at the L2L Camp where they can experiment with new ways of teaching and facilitating learning.
Learning To Learn Camp:
Dates: August 13 – 17, 2012
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For More information on the Learning to Learn Camp visit
our site: Learning to Learn Camp,
or contact Laurie Beardsley:
Email: LBeardsley[at] matcmadison [dot] edu
Phone: (608) 258-2461
How can I register for the Learning Academy?
Follow the directions to log onto our Registration Database:
- Visit our Registration Site.
- Log into our Database Site using your One Card Number as ID and first time Password.
- Click on the Register link.
- Select Provisional Certification on the Drop down list
- Locate the correct Course Number, and check the box on the left column
- Hit the Register button.
- You will be sent an email confirmation of your registration.
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Please contact Brant Kraemer with online registration questions.
Email (preferred): bckraemer1[at] matcmadison [dot] edu
Phone: (608) 246-6956
The Learning Academy consists of five interactive courses running concurrently.
You choose one course of these seven to register for.
| Certification courses | Registration Number |
|---|---|
| WTCS #50 Curriculum and Course Construction. | 113-CT050A |
| WTCS #51 Philosophy of Technical & Adult Edu. | 113-CT051A |
| WTCS #52 Teaching Methods in WTCS | 113-CT052A |
| WTCS #53 Educational Psychology | 113-CT053A |
| WTCS #54 Educational Evaluation/Assessment | 113-CT054A |
| WTCS #55 Guidance & Counseling | 113-CT055A |
| WTCS #69 Educational Diversity | 113-CT069A |
All courses fulfill WTCS professional certification requirements.