Effective Utilization of WebCT:

Teaching of Undergraduate Organic Chemistry at KFUPM

Dr. Ian ForristalDr. Ian Forristal

Showcase: Wednesday 9th February, 9.00 am

My Objective

““To highlight how specificTo highlight how specific WebCT functionsWebCT functions can be can be

employed to employed to monitor monitor the utilization of the utilization of

E-Learning material”E-Learning material”

Overview

• E-learning material developed–Organic Chemistry

• How to ensure effective utilization–Monitoring using WebCT

• Conclusion

Background

“The Teaching of Organic Chemistry is Highly Dependent

Upon the Representation of Molecular Structures”

Adopted Teaching Strategy

Traditional Methods

ComplimentaryOnline Material

Organic Chemistry

• WebCT was used to deliver:

–Online Review Questions

–2-D Multi-Media Animations

–SMART Board generated digital color lecture notes

Web CT Quizzes

• Formative Assessment (not formally assessed)

• Comprehensive and Immediate Feedback – for both Correct and Incorrect

Answers

2-D Animations

The Key Question

How do we ensure that our How do we ensure that our E-Learning Material is E-Learning Material is

DeliveredDelivered EffectivelyEffectivelyto our Student Users?to our Student Users?

One Important Solution

EffectiveEffectiveMonitoringMonitoring

Monitoring 1

• Quizzes can be monitored using built in features of Web CT

– Deadlines set for submission

– Submissions recorded and stored by WebCT• E-mail sent to instructor

Quiz Submission

Monitoring 2

• Student Questionnaires

– Designed with Respondus then uploaded onto WebCT

–Provide Essential FeedbackEssential Feedback necessary for ImprovementImprovement

Student Questionnaire

Monitoring 3

• Animations and other independentE-Learning Tools are more difficult to monitor

– Use CONTENT MODULE rather than single page tool

– Use TRACK STUDENTS option

Track Students

Conclusion

““Effective Monitoring of Effective Monitoring of Assessment / LearningAssessment / LearningTools Tools can be achievedcan be achieved by using the “Built-In” by using the “Built-In”

features of WebCT”features of WebCT”

Acknowledgements

• King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)

– Deanship of Academic Development (DAD)

• Organizers of 4th Annual WebCT European User Conference

Thank youThank you

ianf@kfupm.edu.sa