Online Teaching
Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
with Joshua Stern
Monday, September 29, to Friday, October 24
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Are you thinking about teaching online? In this course, you will learn online instructional techniques and develop a plan to deliver your course online. You will learn what distinguishes distance learning from face-to-face instruction, strategies for online learning, ideas for course design, and the nuts and bolts of implementation—to improve your students' success. You will also get tips on course management software options, building community online, and learning styles. Using case studies and a historical perspective of the dynamic evolution of online teaching, you will leave this course with your own plan for online instruction.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop online, collaborative exercises with confidence
- Accommodate different learning styles and a diverse student population in your online classes
- Demonstrate Internet research skills by locating Web-based resources for online education
- Identify course management systems and online teaching resources that will work for you, both on campus and beyond
- Develop a plan for your own online course or program
Requirements for Completion: a passing performance on the following:
- Participation in all required discussion
- Submission of a "Student Role and Expectations" paper
- Submission of a syllabus for the proposed online course
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments will take a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading and downloading files)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
- Familiarity working with images is a plus
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system and current browser (Firefox for the Mac; Internet Explorer 6 or later, or Firefox, for PC users)
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do
Introduction to Teaching with Moodle
with Joan Van Duzer
Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 31
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Are you ready to become a Moodler? Moodle is an easy-to-use, open source, course management system for online, hybrid, or face-to-face classes. In this course, you'll learn how to enter a Moodle course shell and organize and present content—including graphics—all without needing to know HTML! You'll discover handy tools for site, course, and student management functions, as well as tools for creating quizzes, assignments with due dates, grades, and interactive forums. You'll not only finish the course with a working knowledge of Moodle, but you'll walk away with the foundation for your own online course, as well.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Adjust Moodle course settings to create a customized online learning environment
- Identify basic features in Moodle
- Experience Moodle as a student, to see the result of deployment of various Moodle features
- Add content to a new Moodle course by incorporating Moodle activities and resources
- Implement Moodle's basic communication and assessment tools
Requirements for Completion: a passing performance on the following:
- Participation in at least three discussion forums
- Completion of assigned activities and exercises
- Completion of assigned quizzes
- Completion of required elements in sandbox course
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading and downloading files)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system
- Current browser (Netscape 7, Firefox 1.0, or Internet Explorer 6 or later)
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do
Introduction to Teaching with WebCT CE 6 (Blackboard Learning System, CE)
with James Johnson
Monday, October 6, to Friday, October 31
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Are you interested in unleashing the power of teaching online, using the new version of WebCT CE 6/8? (WebCT is now known as the Blackboard Learning System, Campus Edition Enterprise, Ltd.) This version of Campus Edition (CE) uses a new interface to make it easier to design and deliver classes. In this course you will experience online courses using CE, from both the student and instructor perspectives. Also, you will learn about the new and improved features in this popular online system. This course is recommended for faculty already using WebCT Campus Edition 3.x or 4.x, as well as those brand-new to CE.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the new features of The Campus Edition Enterprise, Ltd. License (Campus Edition)
- Use Campus Edition features, which includes posting an online syllabus, discussion board, assignments, assessments, and grade book items
- Distinguish student from instructor views of Campus Edition
- Create basic course content using Campus Edition
Requirements for Completion: a passing performance on the following:
- Participation in all required discussions
- Completion of assigned exercises and activities
- Completion of assigned quizzes
- Submission of completed course design document
- Creation of learning modules according to design document
- Development of assessments and assignments for use in your course
- Submission of developed homepage for review
- Successful backup of completed course
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Previous experience with a course management system, such as WebCT Campus Edition (3.x or 4.x) (recommended, not required)
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file organization, and compression/decompression)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading and downloading files)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
- Familiarity working with images a plus
Access to a CE account after the course is completed is also recommended.
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do, albeit slowly
- Up-to-date software patches and add-ins, including:
- Sun Java (http://www.java.com)
- Adobe Flash Player (http://www.adobe.com)
- Adobe Reader (http://www.adobe.com)
Multimedia
Dreamweaver I: Design and Build a Basic Website
with Francine Van Meter
Monday, October 13 to Friday, November 7
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Do you wish you were more proficient creating Web pages and sites? This workshop gives you hands-on experience with Dreamweaver—one of the most popular Web site creation tools, especially for online education. Whether you are just beginning or have some experience using Dreamweaver, we will cover techniques you can practice and put into use.
Learning Outcomes
- Install Dreamweaver on your system
- Develop a Web site hierarchy and file/site management process
- Develop tables, graphics, and styled text that are Section 508 compliant
- Create layout tables for page design
- Create site navigation
- Use the accessibility reports of Dreamweaver to check pages/sites for accessibility compliance
- Practice uploading files to a Web site and course management system, and copy, paste, and edit HTML code
Requirements for Completion: a passing performance on the following:
- Two web design projects
- Final project website
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, which includes readings, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Competency with file management tools such as Windows Explorer (for example, creating folders, moving files from one location to another)
- Internet navigation skills
- Ability to:
- update and use more than one Internet browser (e.g., IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- send and receive email
- create and save documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel or HTML)
- compress files in a folder (create a zip file)
- have multiple application windows open at the same time and toggle between them
- copy text from a word processing program and paste them into another program
- download images from the Web or a digital camera and resize them
- be able to download a free software version and install
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent (not older than three years) Mac or PC with a current operating system
- Internet connection, preferably broadband ( DSL speeds), but 56k modem will do
- System Requirements for Mac and Windows
Audio and Podcasting for Teaching
with Donna Eyestone
Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 24
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Have you ever heard about podcasting and wondered how it could enhance student learning? In this four-week online course, you'll create audio podcasts to help make your words and ideas come to life for your students. You won't need a fancy studio to do it—your PC or Mac will do just fine! Learn how to create compelling audio content and then record, edit, and package this content in an easily accessible podcast. Your students can download your audio files to their MP3 players or listen to them directly from their computers.
You will learn how to define a topic and write a script for your podcast. Using the *free* Audacity audio editing application, you will be able to record your voice and edit your audio with sound effects and background music so that you can create a podcast episode. You will then compress your finished podcast and upload it to a Web server. Even if you've never heard of XML before, you'll be able to find out how to write the code necessary to "syndicate" your podcast, making it readily available to your students and wider audiences. We'll also discuss enhanced podcasts (using PowerPoint presentations, video, graphics, PDFs), generate ideas about how to use podcasts in your course, and explore general issues involved in podcasting in education (including accessibility "ADA" compliance).
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance face-to-face and/or online courses’ audio content
- Understand what makes an audio file a "podcast"
- Use Audacity to record, edit, and compress audio files
- Use a text editor to create XML files
- Publish two original podcast episodes
- Find existing podcasts that may be useful in your courses
- Upload files to a Web server
Requirements for Completion: A passing performance on the following:
- Participation in all required discussion
- Completion of all assigned activities and exercises
- Completion of all assigned quizzes
- Production and publication of podcast channel with at least two episodes
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, download/installing applications)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
No audio experience is necessary.
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system
- Current browser (Netscape 7, Firefox 1.0, Safari, or Internet Explorer 6 or later)
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do
- USB headset or other microphone for recording audio on your computer
- (In the course you will download Audacity [free] and iTunes [free])
- iPod or other MP3 player (optional)
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Online Intensive - Audio and Podcasting for Teaching
with Donna Eyestone
Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 26
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
In this intensive one-week online course (synchronous and asynchronous mixed), you will learn how to create audio podcasts to help make your words and ideas come to life for your students. And you won't need a fancy studio to do it -- your PC or Mac will do just fine! Learn how to create compelling audio content, and then record, edit, and package this content in an easily accessible podcast. Your students will be able to download your audio to their MP3 players, or listen from their computers.
Schedule
Please note that we’ll be covering this material in one week, instead of the usual four weeks for a regular online course. You will need to budget 20 hours to devote to this course. You’ll have one week after the course ends to turn in your final project –- a podcast channel with at least one episode.
- Oct. 17 (Friday) at 10am to 11am – course opens with a live online orientation
- Oct. 24 and 25 (Friday/Saturday) at 9am to 12noon – live online sessions
- Oct. 26 (Sunday) by 5pm – Final project due
Voila! You’re a podcaster!
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance face-to-face and/or online courses’ audio content
- Understand what makes an audio file a "podcast"
- Use Audacity to record, edit, and compress audio files
- Use a text editor to create XML files
- Publish two original podcast episodes
- Find existing podcasts that may be useful in your courses
- Upload files to a Web server
Requirements for Completion: A passing performance on the following:
- Participation in all required discussion
- Completion of all assigned activities and exercises
- Completion of all assigned quizzes
- Production and publication of podcast channel with at least two episodes
Hours Required
This is a one-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 20 hours.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, download/installing applications)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
- Familiarity with web basics such as the concepts of HTTP and FTP.
- Familiarity with HTML
- Familiarity with computer audio (know how to access audio settings and to change them)
No audio experience is necessary.
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system
- Current browser (Netscape 7, Firefox 1.0, Safari, or Internet Explorer 6 or later)
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do
- USB headset or other microphone and can record audio on your computer
- Skill logging in and using chat in CCC Confer’s Elluminate system
- (In the course you will download Audacity [free] and iTunes [free])
- iPod or other MP3 player (optional)
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
Video and Vodcasting for Teaching
with Donna Eyestone
Monday, October 27 to Friday, November 21
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Make your lectures come alive for your students -– without using an expensive studio! Learn how to create compelling video content by recording, editing, and packaging your content in easy-to-access vodcasts. We’ll also generate ideas about how to use video in your on-campus, online, or hybrid course, and explore general issues surrounding using Vodcasting in education.
In this 4-week online course, you’ll plan your production and shoot video footage. Then you'll edit the footage using software that's already on your computer. Add titles and music to your video to create a professional-looking episode. You’ll also learn how to compress and upload the files to a web server. Add in a little XML and by the end of 4 weeks you'll have your own vodcast channel!
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance face-to-face and/or online courses with video content
- Find existing vodcasts that may be useful in your courses
- Understand what makes a video file a "vodcast"
- Use software on your own computer (iMovie or Movie Maker) to shoot, edit, and compress video files
- Use a text editor to create XML files
- Publish an original podcast episode
- Create a PDF transcript or outline of your video and publish it
- Upload files to a Web server
Requirements for Completion: A passing performance on the following:
- Participation in all required discussion
- Completion of all assigned activities and exercises
- Completion of all assigned quizzes
- Production and publication of vodcast channel with at least one video episode and one PDF
Hours Required
This is a four-week course. Course completion, including reading, online discussions, and assignments, will take approximately 10 hours per week.
Recommended Skills
- Basic computer skills (use of word processor, e-mail, file management)
- Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, download/installing applications)
- Familiarity with discussion boards
- Familiarity with audio production helpful
Technical Requirements
- Fairly recent Mac or PC (not more than three years old) with a current operating system
- Current browser
- Internet connection, preferably broadband (DSL speeds), but a 56k modem will do
- Your own video camera, or access to one for the duration of the course (webcam will be okay)
- iPod or other portable video player (optional)