Connected Classroom Series

The Connected Classroom Series is a professional development program focused on approaches, resources and tools for teaching and learning in K-16+ classrooms. Educators learn new ways to use engaging and relevant methods and technologies through participating in live fifty-minute Zoom sessions and/or viewing previously recorded fifty-minute sessions on Topper Station, West Liberty University’s virtual streaming platform.

Fall 2024 Semester

Fall I Connected Classroom 14.0 CE
August 26, 2024 – October 18, 2024
Registration open through September 4, 2024

Fall II Connected Classroom 15.0 CE
October 21, 2024 – December 6, 2024
Registration open through October 25, 2024

Spring 2025 Semester​

Spring I Connected Classroom 16.0 CE
January 13, 2025 – March 7, 2025
Registration open from October 21, 2024 – January 23, 2025

Spring II Connected Classroom 17.0 CE
March 17 – May 2, 2025
Registration open from October 21, 2024 – March 21, 2025

Summer 2025 Semester

Summer I Connected Classroom 18.0 CE
May 12, 2025 – June 20, 2025
Registration open from October 21, 2024 – May 14, 2025

Summer II Connected Classroom 19.0 CE
June 30, 2025 – August 8, 2025
Registration open from October 21, 2024 – July 2, 2025

Continuing Education Graduate Credits: Educators participating in each of the Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series have the option of receiving three graduate credits for recertification and pay increment purposes through West Liberty University. Each course requires participation in or viewing six of the Connected Classroom sessions, the completion of six reflection assignments and a final assignment. The fee for each three-credit continuing education graduate course is $180.

To start the registration process for the Connected Classroom continuing education graduate credit option, please go to https://westliberty.edu/graduate-programs/ and click on the apply button. Select Special Non-Degree Graduate Seeking Student and then select Connected Classroom. Both new and returning participants need to complete the graduate application.

For additional information about the Connected Classroom graduate credit option, please contact The Office of Graduate Studies at graduatestudies@westliberty.edu or 304-336-8015.

Questions: Please contact Lou Karas, Director of the Center for Arts and Education, at lkaras@westliberty.edu or 304-336-8162 if you are interested in being a session presenter, if you have any questions about the course requirements or need any additional information about The Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series.

The Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series is a program of the Center for Arts and Education and the Masters of Arts in Education Program in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University

Get Connected to the Center for Arts and Education at West Liberty University

West Liberty University
Center for Arts and Education

Main Hall – Room 133, West Wing

Lourdes (Lou) Karas
Director, Center for Arts and Education
lkaras@westliberty.edu
Office: 304-336-8162

Mailing Address:
West Liberty University
Center for Arts and Education
208 University Dr. #CUB 148
West Liberty, WV 26074