Learning Experience Reviewed 2010
- E-Commerce Entrepreneurship
Credit Recommendation
E-Commerce Entrepreneurship: 3 credits, lower division level
Effective Dates
September 2006 through September 2015
Source of Records
Education Connection; 355 Goshen Road; Litchfield, CT 06798
Student's local high school
About the Training Sponsor
Education Connection is one of Connecticut's six Regional Service Centers. Their mission as the regional educational service center in western Connecticut is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is their standard of performance. Education Connection offers a range of professional learning opportunities to assist district staff in their shared pursuit of improved student learning.
How to Apply for the Credit
Competencies
E-Commerce Entrepreneurship: 3 credits, lower division level
The E-Commerce Entrepreneurship course introduces students to the world of e-commerce and develops academic skills, creative thinking, and problem solving through the completion of a comprehensive e-commerce business project. Students and teachers utilize a variety of Internet-based technologies - including Joomla! and Wordpress or an equivalent - to set up, develop, and maintain a fully functioning online store. As part of their coursework, students and teachers participate in synchronous and asynchronous online technical seminars and virtual conferences facilitated by content experts, high school teachers, and technology professionals.
About the Review
This review was funded by the Connecticut Health & Life Sciences Career Initiative (HLSCI), a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor. HLSCI is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.