We’ve launched the Spring 2018 courses, which means nothing other than we must turn our eyes toward Summer. We have a tentative schedule of LDT courses to be offered in Summer 2018, which will be finalized prior to the registration open date. Registration for summer terms at Penn State follows a slightly different set of rules, and everyone will be able to register for courses on 5 February 2018. Summer registration is a wide-open free-for-all where “everyone” including certificate students, degree students, students from other Penn State campuses, and random people from the general public who want to take a nondegree course are all able register on the same day. This is Penn State’s policy about summer courses, and we’re unable to restrict our courses to only our students, so instead we must be prepared and disseminate the registration information early and often.
Please plan on registering yourself for your Summer 2018 courses on5 February 2018. Put that date in your calendar. Don’t delay. Remember that you do not need to pay for courses at the time of registration—in fact, payment is only required before the term begins, so it is Penn State’s method for you to register now and pay later!
We will offer three summer-only courses during the Summer 2018 term. These courses are generally not offered during the Fall or Spring terms. Our three summer-only courses will be:
- LDT 401 – Gaming 2 Learn
- LDT 433 – Teaching and Learning Online in K-12 Settings
- LDT 440 – Educational Technology Integration
If you are forced to choose between a summer-only course and another, then take the summer-only course while you’re able.
Here’s the outline of the courses that we will offer in Summer 2018:
LDT Summer 2018 Courses
| Reg. Status | Course Code | Course Name | Delivery Timeframe | LionPATH Class Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wait List | LDT 401 | Gaming 2 Learn | 05/09/2018 - 07/03/2018 | 2775 | Summer-Only Course! |
| Open | LDT 433 | Teaching and Learning Online in K-12 Settings | 05/09/2018 - 07/18/2018 | 3111 | Summer-Only Course! |
| Wait List | LDT 440 | Educational Technology Integration | 05/09/2018 - 07/03/2018 | 8498 | Summer-Only Course! |
| Open | LDT 467 | Emerging Web Technologies and Learning | 05/09/2018 - 08/08/2018 | 3081 | |
| Filling Fast! | LDT 505 | Integrating Mobile Technologies into Learning Environments | 05/09/2018 - 07/18/2018 | 8499 | |
| FULL | LDT 550 sec 001 | Learning Design Studio | 05/09/2018 - 08/08/2018 | 2792 | |
| Filling Fast! | LDT 550 sec 002 | Learning Design Studio | 05/09/2018 - 08/08/2018 | 2793 | Added 3/26/18! |
| Filling Fast! | LDT 832 | Designing e-Learning within Course Management Systems | 06/11/2018 - 08/08/2018 | 2865 | Note delayed start. |
And here’s the timeline of when you can register for Summer and Fall 2018 courses.
| Course Offering Term | Student Category | Registration Open Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2018 | All students (M.Ed., Certificate, nondegree) | 2/5/2018 |
| Fall 2018 | M.Ed. students w/ 20+ credits earned | 3/23/2018 |
| Fall 2018 | Admitted M.Ed. students (0+ credits earned) | 3/26/2018 |
| Fall 2018 | Accepted certificate students, and nondegree students | 4/11/2018 |
Questions about courses and scheduling should be addressed to your assigned academic advisor, or to Dr. Kirby.
Lastly, a special reminder for those who read to the end of things: Students who complete one of our postbaccalaureate certificates must remember to notify Dr. Kirby when the grade is posted for their final course of the certificate.
