
COETAIL is a 5-course certificate program designed by, and for, educators. Grounded in the ISTE Standards and following a cohort model, COETAILers become ’empowered professionals’ and ‘learning catalysts’ in an authentic, practical, project-based learning environment.
The 18-month program is composed of five courses to help you explore the importance of learning with technology for today’s students. Each course is 6-weeks long, requiring an average of 6-10 hours per week. You will be guided through the courses by an instructor dedicated to your cohort.
- Course 1: Ourselves as Learners
- Course 2: Literacy in Today’s World
- Course 3: Visual Literacy: Effective Collaborators & Communicators
- Course 4: Learner-Driven Instruction
- Course 5: Alive in the Classroom: Application of Innovative Pedagogy
These courses follow a linear pattern and build upon the foundations built in previous courses. You will learn to develop the habit of staying on top of the current trends in curriculum and assessment while reflecting on your learning throughout the program. COETAIL is unique in that the material is designed so that you can immediately apply what you learn in your classroom and school.
Seeing technology as an enhancement, and not a burden. I understand that technology can be used to transform student learning. I also am grateful for the connections that I’ve made through COETAIL. ~ Online 8 grad
Educators from around the world come together to learn in a COETAIL cohort. Because participants and instructors are spread across the globe, the program is flexible to meet your needs. You will complete weekly assignments while engaging with your cohort on your own schedule.
Your time is valuable and we honor that by creating a schedule that gives you time for holidays and vacations. Courses 1 and 3 are six weeks long while Courses 2 and 4 are seven weeks long, giving you time to take a fall and spring break whenever fits your schedule. Course 5 is a full semester allowing you can incorporate your final project into your curriculum.
Need continuing education credits? We’ve got you covered! COETAIL can be completed for continuing education credits through Heritage Institute or can be taken for no credit.
COETAIL has given me the confidence to try out lots of new things. It has been an incredibly positive experience for me and I recommend it for every teacher. ~Online 9 COETAIL grad
COETAIL is for any educator who is interested in learning & growing through a community approach. All educators are welcome – young & ‘old,’ tech savvy & apprehensive, experienced & new-to-education, classroom teachers & leadership.
Hi, I have been working as a teacher for 10 years, especially primary level. I am so interested in this approach. Kindly let me know the details.
Thank you.
Hi Breeth,
You can find out more at bit.ly/coetail13. We just opened registration! Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have!
Lissa
Hello,
I purchased the Coetail Orientation course. Does this mean I am automatically enrolled in the next cohort? I just want to make sure that I am!
Thank you,
Brandon
Hi Brandon,
Yes! I’ll be in touch soon via email 🙂
Hi Lissa! I hope that you are doing well!
I am wondering what the next steps are prior to the cohort starting in February. To be honest, I haven’t spent much time navigating and am a bit confused on what my obligations are for the classes up to this point. I know that there was an orientation class that I purchased and wanted to participate in but I am not sure how to access everything.
I apologize. Teaching during COVID has proven super stressful!
Thank you so much!
Hi Brandon, I emailed you! Hopefully we can connect there 🙂