College of Education

Information

Advising

Mentoring and Support

Appointments

Given the online status of the Masters program, it may seem impossible to receive mentoring and support; but we are here for you. You may engage with the program coordinator, faculty, and the program specialist in the ways that best meet your needs. If you prefer to meet in person, you may set up an appointment. If you would like to chat after class, you can ask the faculty instructor to meet you online within an Elluminate or Skype session.

Technology

If you need technological support, there are many ways for you to find the help you need.

Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning is an online searchable index of tutorials for technology applications. Through Atomic Learning, you can find tutorials for programs such as iMovie, Powerpoint, Windows Moviemaker and much, much more.

To get the module on the Learn.USF page:

  1. Click the Learn.USF tab at the top so this page is open.
  2. Click on "Add Module" at the top left of this page.
  3. Scroll down until you see Atomic Learning and click the check box in the front of the title on the list of modules.
  4. Click the Submit button on the page (top or bottom)
  5. You will then be returned to the Learn.USF page, and you should be able to scroll down and see the Atomic Learning module link.

To use Atomic Learning:

  1. When you are logged in to Bb, click on the Learn.USF tab to go to that page.
  2. Now click on the link for Atomic Learning.
  3. When you enter Atomic Learning, you will need to use the pop up menus to choose what you need.
  4. Click on the Application (top) pop up menu and choose the application you would like to learn more about.
  5. Click on "Find Tutorial" and then click on the link for the application. You should then see multiple tutorial videos for this application and you can click them to view them.
iteach Lounge

The iteach Lounge is located in EDU 252. The iteach Lounge is an open access lab where students can work independently. In addition, the lounge may be reserved for classes. The lounge staff provide instructional technology support to all students, and faculty. They offer workshops that are open to all students.

Contact James Takacs (Director)

iteach Program

Dean Kennedy introduced the iteach Program in Fall 2010. iteach is a program resulting in a special designation that recognizes preservice teachers and College of Education faculty for their engagement with digital technologies. iteach students and faculty work with the latest mobile technology to integrate these resources into the their classrooms. In the department, the Dean selected Dr. Ilene Berson and Dr. Jenifer Schneider as inaugural iteach faculty. Dr. Michael Berson is the Professor and Director of the iteach program: berson@usf.edu.

Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT)

The Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) is located in the College of Education, EDU 147. FCIT is funded by the Florida Department of Education, school districts, educational foundations, and others to provide leadership, instructional materials, and support services to educational institutions in Florida and beyond with regard to the integration of technology into K-20 education. The Center is also funded by the USF College of Education to support USF faculty and students through the iTeach Initiative. FCIT offers free resources such as lesson plans, clip art, audiobooks, subject guides across the curriculum, multicultural resources, FCAT resources, Powerpoint/Keynote templates, and much more.

Program Coordinator

Dr. James King serves as the faculty Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Reading program. As the coordinator, he provides oversight regarding the program of studies, admission criteria, and program completion criteria. Upon admission into the program, Dr. King will provide you with a program of study and answer academic questions related to the program.

Email: jking9@usf.edu

Phone: (813) 974-3460

Mail Point EDU105

Office Location: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 202, Tampa, FL 33620

Program Specialist

Ms. Lisa Adkins serves as staff Advanced Graduate Program Specialist. She supports students as they apply for the program and as they complete program requirements. Ms. Adkins is helpful in navigating the USF systems for application, registration, and graduation.

Email: lisaadkins@usf.edu

Phone: (813) 974-3460

Mail Point EDU105

Office Location: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 202, Tampa, FL 33620

Registration

To register (after admission), go to the Graduate School website then click on the link for Registering for Classes.

To access online course materials, students must have the USF NetID (email account).

New students, including those studying online, may obtain a USFCard. Please visit: http://it.usf.edu/services/usfcard to obtain the USFCard.

Resources

Organizations and Journals
Government Agencies
Online Support

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Michaela Keats
Michaela Keats

My name is Michaela Keats and I chose USF to pursue my Masters in Reading Education because of the excellent experience I had there as an undergraduate student. USF’s graduate program in Reading has truly raised the bar for me as a teacher, and my students are reaping the rewards as a result. They have become stronger readers and writers thanks to all I have gleaned from my studies at USF.