Post on 12-Jan-2016
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Terry Morrow
University of Florida Sherry Clark
University of Georgia Karen Kral
University of Delaware
Third Annual WebCT Conference
Learning Technology Consortium
The mission of the Learning Technology Consortium is to support university teaching and learning through collaboration focused on the effective use of instructional technologies.
LTC Goals
Disseminate best systems & interesting practices relating to instructional technologies.
Review tools, strategies, and research relating to instructional technology.
Share instructional materials via digital libraries.
LTC Institutions
Indiana UVirginia TechU of DelawareU of FloridaU of Georgia
U of North Carolina
U of Notre Dame
U of Pittsburgh
Wake Forest U
LTC Institution Locations
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1
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LTC Course Tools
Institution WebCT Black Board
Other
Delaware XXX XX X
Florida XXX XX X
Indiana X XXX
Georgia XXX
North Carolina
XXX
Notre Dame XXX
Pittsburgh XXX
Virginia Tech XX XXX
Wake Forest XXX
LTC Use of WebCT
Institution Version Accounts
Delaware 3.0, 3.5 7,218
Florida 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5 22,312
Georgia 3.1 3,100
North Carolina
Notre Dame 3.5 ?
Virginia Tech 1.3 2,597
Materials Under Development for Sharing
Instruction Manuals
On-Line Courses
Video Clips for Individual Tools
Links to Additional Resources
Streaming Delivery of Classes
Videoconferencing Schedules
WebCT Training
University of Florida
WebCT Training - UF
Hands-On ClassesOn-Line Training ManualWalk-In/Telephone Consulting
WebCT AdministratorHelp Desk
Swift Introduction to WebCT
Hands-On Classes - UF
Each class lasts two hours
No charge for faculty
Offered 10-12 times per year
Extensive documentation provided
One 2-hour lesson which provides an overview of WebCT, its capabilities, different ways it is used at UF, and how it is supported on campus. Topics include: the Bulletin Board, Private Mail, Chat and the Quiz function. No previous experience creating web pages is assumed, but experience with a mouse, and the World Wide Web is expected.
Introduction to WebCT
Learning to Use WebCT: Nuts & Bolts
One 2-hour lesson. Assumes completion of "Introduction to WebCT." Topics include: customizing a WebCT home page, creating a welcome page, uploading and managing files in WebCT, backing up class materials, creating links, adding WebCT tools, and creating student accounts.
Learning to Use WebCT: Advanced Features
One 2-hour lesson. Assumes completion of "Learning to Use WebCT: Nuts & Bolts."This workshop focuses on the advanced features of WebCT. Participants will learn to use the course management tools, present content via the Path Editor and create quizzes with the Quiz Editor.
Future Plans - UF
Video DeliveryCampus Video Network
Videotape for Later Replay
Stream Classes to Multiple SitesH.320 and H.323 Protocols
Local TrainingUsing 30 Laptop Computers & Wireless Network
Classes Under Development
Quiz DevelopmentIncluding Respondus
Dealing with Large ClassesAutomated Registration/Grade Submission
Using Streaming Media in WebCT
Using PowerPoint with WebCT
URL’s for University of Florida
CITThttp://www.citt.ufl.edu
WebCT at UFhttp://webct.ufl.edu
Hands-On Traininghttp://www.citt.ufl.edu/training/
WebCT Training
University of Georgia
WebCT at UGA
Hands-On Workshops
Seven workshops in the series
Two hours each
Offered as needed, usually 5-6 per year
None required
Workshops https://webct.uga.edu/hostsys/training/
WebCT Overview
Fundamentals for Course Designers
Student Management
Content Management
Quiz Management
Advanced Tools
Creating & Editing Web Pages
Additional Options
Custom Workshops
Departmental
Faculty Development Groups
Teaching Assistants
Consultation
Online Helplets
URL’s for UGA
WebCT at UGA Home Pagehttps://webct.uga.edu
OISDhttp://www.isd.uga.edu
UCNShttp://www.ucns.uga.edu/
WebCT Training
University of Delaware
www.udel.edu/webct
University of Delaware
20,000 students / 1,000 faculty
Course Management System created at UD available since 1998
good for novices
faculty wanted more flexibility, more features
planning for portal integration
Timeline
1/6/00 – search for new CMScommittee of administrators, faculty and technical staff
presentations by vendors and colleges
6/1/00 – chose WebCT
7/9/00 – WebCT 3.0 released
7/26/00 – first hands-on session
Statistics
End of Spring 2001 semester:
210 faculty trained
201 courses
6164 unique students(7568 seats)
Training – Modular Approach
Demonstration Overview
Mandatory! WebCT Introduction
Focused
Student Activities Grading & Student Mgmt. Content Modules
ParticipatoryCommunication ToolsStudent Presentations
Emphasis
WebCT as tool to extend the classroom
Incremental integration into course
Pedagogy: teaching and learningpoint to webct.com as resource
hired Instructional Designer
PRESENT
Practical Resources for Educators Seeking Effective New Technologies
WebCT Café
faculty as students
Designer Survey
feedback for improvement
Continued Support
www.udel.edu/present
WebCT Café
www.udel.edu/webct/surveyques.html
Terry Morrow
ctm@ufl.eduSherry Clark
sclark@uga.eduKaren Kral
karenk@udel.edu
Third Annual WebCT Conference