The Paperless Classroom™
Teaching and learning in cyberspace

Course & Workshop Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where do the courses take place?
A: Both are online; you can work from any place that has Internet access. 

Q: Are the courses through an accredited college?
A: Yes.  Credit comes through Lake Erie College

Q: How many semester hours is each course worth?
A: Three semester hours each; you can earn six semester hours in less than two months

Q: How long does each course last?
A: 3 weeks

Q: How are the coures taught?
A: Both are taught on a website, similar to the one you learn to build for your classroom; they are self-pacing, step-by-step how-to sites

Q: How do I know if this classroom website is really as good as it looks?
A: Easy; check out our testimonials; if you don't believe them, we'll provide you with contact info of others who have taken, and loved, this course.

Q: How do I register?
A: Contact Emily Glorioso at eglorioso@lec.edu or call her at 800 533-4996. Tell Emily that you want to register for The Paperless Classroom (ED 3009)

Q: What if I want to learn more about a classroom website and earn more semester hours online?
A: That's easy; you'll just take The Paperless Classroom II online and earn  3 more semester hours

Q: Okay, I'm hooked; what else do you have?
A: Mark's newest course: Web 2.0 and the K-12 classroom: New Millennium Learning for Students

Q: Where do the workshops take place?
A: Mark Barnes delivers his Paperless Classroom workshop on site, at your school; using our contact page, interested teachers and principals contact us to arrange dates and times, and Mark will come directly to you

Q: Exactly how far will Mark go to present his workshop on classroom websites and Web 2.0?
A: Anywhere in the U.S. and most countries in the world

Q: How much does learning to build a classroom website cost?
A: Less than you might think, considering how powerful the information is.  Someone from The Paperless Classroom will negotiate the price, based on the number of participants.

Q: What do participants receive?
A: All of the following:

  • Invaluable step-by-step, hands-on instruction for building a classroom website, complete with private, secure individual web sites for students, a blog, message board, web-based activities and more
  • One month of free classroom web site hosting
  • Inexpensive site licensing if requested
  • Nearly-unlimited e-mail consultation with the presenter

Q: What computer requirements do I and/or my school need to set up and run classroom websites?
A: Any computer with Internet access will work; the system also works with district servers

Q: How much does running a classroom website cost?
A: Monthly hosting memberships begin at $4.95 for individuals; site licenses are negotiable

Q: I have more questions; can I talk to the presenter?
A: Yes. E-mail Mark Barnes.

Q: How can I learn even more about The Paperless Classroom?
A: View this powerful video presentation