2. Fascinated by computer technology Always willing to learn something new To be able to assist my current and future students

3.  High School – Approximately 1982-1984 › Used Apple IIc for Word Processing in Typing II class. › Used TRS-80 for learning Basic Language programming.

4.  Online course in 2001 with Kansas City Kansas Community College › Local Area Networking Course  Required internet access  Required a minimum amount of posts each week  Assignments and tests all submitted electronically

5.  Using Blackboard for Off Campus Degree Program (OCDP) Students › The majority of Independent Study Students had trouble accessing Blackboard  “Official” enrollment required  Current password to SIU email account required  A “Hold” on Bursar account would block access

6. Notebook assigned to every student – (to be kept at the school) Homework completed on computer Technology integrated into every subject Programs such as OpenOffice.org used Increase student comfort level using computers

7.  Teaching Online Courses › Growth potential › Enhanced online programs › Quality of Future Online Education* * Kim, K. & Bonk C.. (2006). The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: The Survey Says… Educause Quarterly. (29)22-30.