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MAY 2018
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Learning Through Nature: The TTU Center at Junction Outdoor School

The Outdoor School at Texas Tech University Center at Junction provides Kindergarten through 12th grade students the opportunity to learn about nature in an immersive and engaging environment.

Attending the 2018 University of Illinois Webcon

Tim Howard, the digital media coordinator for eLearning & Academic Partnerships, gives a recap of his trip to attend the University of Illinois Webcon.

Welcome to New eLearning Staff

Tracy Clanton-Smith

Long-time online instructor with TTU K-12 joins eLearning as Blackboard Support.

Leslie Cranford

New eLearning Media Relations Coordinator happy to return to TTU.

In the News: TTU K-12 Earns Media Coverage for No. 4 National Ranking

Justin Louder, Ed.D., associate vice provost for Texas Tech University eLearning & Academic Partnerships, appeared on KCBD-TV’s Noon Notebook to discuss TTU K-12’s recent No. 4 national ranking by Best College Reviews. He also answered questions and provided information about the TTU K-12 program and its benefits. The ranking news also appeared in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

TTU K-12 High School Hosts Commencement Ceremony

Texas Tech University High School, part of TTU K-12, will host its annual commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. June 2 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center on the campus of Texas Tech University. This year’s commencement speaker will be Justin R. Louder, Ed.D., associate vice provost for Texas Tech University eLearning & Academic Partnerships.

TTU K-12 Student-Entrepreneur Finds the Freedom to Manage His Nonprofit

Ryan Almusawi, a TTU K-12 senior, started a nonprofit in the sixth grade. He found it challenging to balance high school with running his charitable organization. TTU K-12 courses gave him the freedom to take extra courses to really stand out for college admissions.

2018 eLearning Training Opportunities

eLearning offers multiple training classes throughout the year to assist faculty as they develop new high-quality online, hybrid or web-supported classes. In addition to these training courses, we provide information about other relevant happenings in our list of events.

ID Team Course Review

ID Team Course Review

Whether you have designed and built your online course alone or with help from our Instructional Design team, a course review can help ensure that your course meets quality standards and provides a quality educational experience for students.

Accessibility Training Available at TTU

Texas Tech provides several types of training on the creation of accessible online content for your courses.

TTU Regional Sites

Forging Futures Classic Drives Community Growth in Fredericksburg

The Forging Futures Coalition hosted a charity golf tournament to help raise funds for student scholarships and the Fredericksburg community. The three-part event included special guests Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec and Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan.

Texas Tech University at Junction Assists Neighbors with Birding Festival

A capacity crowd attended South Llano River State Park’s First Annual Birding Festival. Birders from all across Texas and as far away as West Virginia and Oregon participated in guided bird walks and photography sessions around the 2,600-acre park.

Red Raider Tennis Teams Prepare with TTU at Waco Community

Texas Tech University Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams prepare for their games against Baylor University by dining with Carey Hobbs and other Texas Tech University at Waco students and alumni.

TTU Llano River Field Station Hosts Texas Water Symposium

On May 10, the Llano River Field Station at Texas Tech University Center at Junction hosted the Texas Water Symposium. The public was invited to attend a program focused on preserving and protecting natural assets within ecosystems.

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