Lauren Kalash Rosa Martey Candace Ryder Pete Seel Don Zimmerman Professional Development Institute, January 5, 2011 Colorado State University

Purpose of today’s session Welcome to all – a very diverse audience Have faculty discuss their use of Lynda.com modules in CSU courses Goal 1 – encourage faculty use of Lynda modules in labs (and to keep up) Goal 2 – have students use Lynda modules in course labs and at home Goal 3 – encourage life-long learning by students, staff & faculty Recent usage stats are here

Top 12 Lynda Modules TitleViews Access 2010 Essential Training2702 Photoshop CS5 Essential Training2157 Photoshop CS5 for Photographers1716 Dreamweaver CS5 Essential Training 1621 XHTML and HTML Essential Training 1293 Final Cut Pro 7 Essential Training832 Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Fundamentals 768 Creating a First Web Site with Dreamweaver CS5 656 Python 3.0 Essential training514 ASP.NET Essential Training496 Web Site Strategy and Planning449 Project 2010 Essential Training488 At CSU - as of November 30, 2010… We need to expand staff, faculty, and student usage beyond these programs

Background: Lynda Weinman is co-founder and publisher of a series of Hands-On Training software books Started producing videos to support the texts Today – 57,000 video tutorials at Lynda.com Individual subscriptions are $25/month or $250/year CSU is paying $35,000 for a university-wide site license from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 Need to encourage use to justify renewal of the license for and beyond

Disparity in Entry-level Skills: Common problem in teaching digital skills is that some students are already experts in software use -- and some are just beginners Much depends on experience with computer technology and software in their high school Key point use of Lynda.com for lab instruction is that advanced students aren’t bored and beginners are not hopelessly lost in learning software skills Speakers will talk about this issue today…

Speakers (in order): Lauren Kalash on using Lynda.com modules in her Agri 320 course Rosa Martey on using the modules in JTC 211 Computer-Mediated Visual Communication Candace Ryder on using the modules in her BUS 150 course (enrollment = 300+) Using modules in JTC 335 Digital Photography for remediation -- Pete Don Zimmerman on promoting faculty and student use at CSU

Lauren Kalash College of Agricultural Sciences Lynda.com modules used in Agri 320 course Saves students money Offers unlimited and searchable access Convenience Customization Empowers students and faculty for lifelong learning

Rosa Martey Department of Journalism and Technical Communication Lynda.com modules used in JTC 211 Computer- Mediated Visual Communication course Part of major re-design of the course for fall 2010

Lynda for CMC Learning JTC 211: Computer-Mediated Visual Communication Photoshop Dreamweaver HTML Premier Lynda videos as core student learning tool GTA support, guided exercises, reviews Dramatically increase student control and tailored learning Emphasize using tools to learn Rather than “spoon-feeding” information

Lynda for Self-Directed Learning Students select videos on specific skills Certain topics required Earn points for completing exercises 125 points required in module Beginner lessons qualify you for intermediate, then advanced, etc. Flexibility encourages self-challenge Measure output Short essays, quizzes, etc. Questions progressively harder

Lynda Use Outcomes Flexibility in learning styles Visual, aural, text (transcripts) Able to move among learning approaches on their own Flexibility in learning content, pacing Selection of levels Focus on most helpful topics Decreased pressure on GTA preparation Reference points Self-training Higher self-efficacy Average 25% increase among passing students on computer learning self-efficacy measures

Candace Ryder College of Business Uses Lynda.com in BUS 150 course

Use in JTC 335 Digital Photography The course does NOT have a prerequisite, but all JTC majors have learned Photoshop basics in Rosa’s JTC 211 Visual Communication course Learning gap in Photoshop? Why would they forget? Student required to review the related Lynda module A common problem with any photo – Shadows in a photo are too dark and the highlights are too bright Tool in PS Elements 9: Shadow/Highlights Adjustment Module in Correcting Photos (80 min.) is brief: 2:42 Assessment – show me in lab that they understand how to use the proper tool effectively May actually create a Photoshop Rx form…

One final key point: To access the modules make sure you enter through the CSU portal to Lynda.com using your eID and password at A live link is herelink is here

Don Zimmerman Department of Journalism and Technical Communication Was key faculty person involved in seeking University Technology Fee funds for the Lynda.com license

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