Every now and then here at the Café, we want to give you updates and reminders of important details that pertain to your ministry as an IOT. Please take note of these items and pass this information along to other instructors who may not have access to this blog.IOT Credentials
The renewed IOT, LTI and Preschool credentials have been mailed. Along with the credential are a new Update CD and a letter. Please read the letter carefully as it refers to requirements for maintaining active status as an instructor.
If you do not receive a credential and think you should have, please e-mail Cheryl Oetting at Cheryl.Oetting@cefonline.com or phone her at 636-456-4321 ext. 291.
Teaching in Teaching Children Effectively™ Overseas
Several of our IOTs on occasion have taught in a TCE™ course overseas. This is great that you are able to do so. Remember though in order to teach a TCE course overseas you will need permission from your state director, the USA department, international ministries department and the national CEF office of the country that you wish to teach in.
Overseas courses are not registered with the CMI office; therefore, if you want the overseas TCE course to count towards your one a year required course, then you need to e-mail Cheryl Oetting at Cheryl.Oetting@cefonline.com giving her the name of the country, dates of the course and list the subjects and practicums you will be participating in.
Advertise Your TCE Courses in Teach Kids
Remember you can have your TCE courses listed in Teach Kids magazine. The deadline for sending in your course information for the January/February issue is November 1. Send in the beginning date, location (city, state) and a contact telephone number to Cheryl.Oetting@cefonline.com and we will send the information to the magazine.
CMI Online
We are hard at work preparing for the launch of CMI Online! The first phase will involve individual seminar subjects presented with audio and PowerPoint.
The second phase will be a three week course called The Romans Road for Children. That course will give students a taste of what online learning is like. It will involve streaming video presentations, downloadable student notes, interactive discussion boards, live chats, quizzing and assignments.
Later in 2008, we will be launching TCE Level 1 online. Right now CMI staff members are busy taping class sessions and writing instructional materials to guide students through the online process. A new CMI Web site is under construction. Keep watching for the new site. It will contain a link to CMI Online.
CMI Online Instructors
Are you ready to be an instructor in cyberspace? When we launch CMI Online, we are going to need lots of online instructors to facilitate the courses. We are hoping to provide training for online instructors early in 2008. If you think you might be interested in becoming an online instructor, please send an e-mail to Carol.Nolen@cefonline.com. You will not be obligated, but Carol will keep your name on file so we can send you further information as it becomes available. This will be a great opportunity for you to discover your “virtual” self! :-)
That’s the latest IOT news from headquarters! Thanks to all of you who stop in regularly at the Café. We appreciate your interest and hope this blog is a help and encouragement to you. If there is something particular you’d like to see on the blog, please let us know. Drop a note to Lynda.Pongracz@cefonline.com and share your suggestions and ideas with us. Also, let your fellow instructors know about the blog. We’re still meeting IOTs who don’t know about the Café and they’re missing out on all the fun!
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