Misty Patinelli, MA Wake Technical Community College
Lost flash drives Damaged CDs Difficulty with cloud-based storage systems
Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard or Moodle
Be knowledgeable of the goals of your department Determine a timeline Consider the students’ needs in relation to the college’s available technology Consult with other departments to assist with implementation Design a staff process for: ◦ file conversion ◦ student communication ◦ online course set up Establish procedures for distribution and access of course materials
Contact the Information Technology department to create and implement an online course shell ◦ size of course shell ◦ time length Establish an to communicate with students Set up structure of online book course Design method for addressing copyright issues
Covert and upload student files in the course Set file permissions Inform students about the online course Enroll students Obtain textbook information and proof of purchase/receipt
Add student textbook files as needed, including audio and other class documents Update course on a semester basis Trouble shoot student problems Follow up with students to address questions Keep your textbook library to update
Students not submitting all required textbook information Network or technology difficulties Custom textbooks Texts which can not be obtained from the publisher Students not understanding how to access the texts or online course
Conduct a beta test with several students Set up course files early Train students Communicate with students in a timely manner Establish the textbook library Process student files when textbooks are available Enrolling students can take up to a week Maintain and implement procedures to enhance consistency Plan for processing textbooks at the last minute
Misty Patinelli, MA Assistive Technology Specialist Wake Technology Community College 9101 Fayetteville Road Raleigh, NC