1. Using Technology to Enhance Instruction

2. Educational Technologies Blackboard, Content- Based Tools Distribution Tools Communicatio n Tools Presentatio n Tools Productivity Tools Word Processing Email IM List Serves Simulations Models Videos Transparencies PowerPoint, Video Printer TV Data Projector

3. What is Blackboard? §Course Management System §Template for Instructional Websites §Used by more than 2000 colleges and universities around the world §Instructional tools: Announcements, Documents, Online Quizzes, Discussion Board, Grade Book, Live Chat Room §www.blackboard.comwww.blackboard.com

4. Blackboard Classes §Online Classes §Web-Enhanced Classes §Web- Supplemented Classes

5. Online Classes §Convenient “Anytime, Anywhere” Instruction §Requires high motivation, excellent study skills, and independent learning. §Interactive, time- intensive

6. Keys to Success §Accurate Advising §Orientation (online or face-to-face) §Training (Blackboard training for students) §Support (Distance Learning Help Desk)

7. Online Enrollment

8. Web-Enhanced Classes l Combine Traditional Instruction with Online Instruction l Effective Use of Classroom Space DH305 9:00-10:00 am Class 3 - ENG114 - W1 OL Class 2 - ENG 112- W1 OL Class 1 - ENG 111 - W1 FridayWednesdayMonday

9. What Would Happen Online? §Internet Research Activity §Field Research Project §Comparison of Related Websites §Getting Started Template for Project §Case Study §Discussion Board Questions for Class §Scheduled Chat Room (Small Group or Class)

10. Web-Enhanced Enrollment

11. Web-Enhanced Classes l Interactive Discussion Board Chat Rooms Small Groups Email l Creative PowerPoint Audio Visual Animation Web Assignments

12. Benefits §Maximizes Classroom Space at Peak Times §Allows Students the Combined Benefits of Online and Face-to-Face Instruction §Allows Students to Fit More Classes into a Limited Schedule §Provides Instructor More Tools for Teaching

13. Teleweb Courses l Combines Telecourses with Web-based Instruction l Greater Interaction Between Students and Faculty, and Students with Each Other l More Active Learning

14. Online Gradebook

15. NCIH and the Web l Allows more interaction between students at different schools. l Facilitates communication and distribution of course materials. l Supplements instruction well.

16. NCIH §Group Projects §Discussion Board §Assignments §Online Exams

17. Adult High School §Increases Hours of Instruction §Web Assignments §Current Events §Online Discussions §Review Quizzes

18. Adult High School

20. Continuing Education §Teacher Certification Programs l Internet Resources in the Classroom l Principles of Online Teaching l The Complete Internet

21. Continuing Education

22. Business and Industry Training §New Model for Training l 12 Week Classes (36 hours Instruction) 3 F2F Seminars §Classes: l Customer Service l Listening Skills l Leadership l Problem Solving

23. Customer Service Skills

24. Web-Supplemented Classes §Add Blackboard element to a traditional class §About 40% of our classes use a web- supplement

25. Web-Supplemented Classes §Syllabus §Handouts §Assignments §Additional Resources §Study Guides §Practice Tests §Discussion Board Activities §Web-based Activities

26. Benefits §Reduces Duplicating Costs §Helps Students Keep Up with Class §Provides Alternative Style of Learning §Facilitates Activities Beyond the Classroom §Builds Cooperative Relationships Among Students

27. Process for Setting Up Classes §Contact Distance Learning Coordinator Extension: Plan Materials to Post (Incorporate into your Lesson Plans) §Attend Training Sessions (about 2-4 hours to get started). §Start Small and Add More Each Semester

28. Personalized Screen

31. Principles for Good Practice in Higher Education §Encourage Contact between Students and Faculty §Develop Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students §Use Active Learning Techniques §Give Prompt Feedback. §Emphasize Time on Task §Communicate High Expectation §Respect Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

32. 1. Student-Faculty Contact §Assign several small assignments rather than one large assignment to require regular communication. §Communicate via email or announcement page at least two-three times/week. §Respond to each assignment with at least a “Thank you” as well as grade posting.

33. 1. Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty §Announcements

34. 1. Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty §Faculty Contact Information

35. 1.Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty §Email in Blackboard

36. 2. Student-Student Cooperation §Assign Group Projects §Use the Discussion Board §Hold a Live “Chat” Session

37. 2.Develop Cooperation Among Students §Student Homepage

38. 2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

39. 2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

40. 2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Small Group Activities

41. 3. Active Learning §Have Students “Create” Something §Have Students Research and Report §Have Student do Interactive Simulations (see www.merlot.org) for some ideas.www.merlot.org

42. 3.Use Active Learning Activities §Marry a Founding FatherMarry a Founding Father

43. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Case Study

44. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Outside Assignment

45. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Student Research

46. 4. Give Prompt Feedback §Respond to Emails Daily. (even if only “Thank you”) §Use Blackboard-generated tests or tests from a website. §Summarize feedback via the announcement page to save time. § Use the Online Gradebook.

47. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Online Gradebook

48. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Student View

49. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Note to Class

50. 5. Emphasize Time on Task §Use clear navigation in Blackboard §Clearly detail instructions and methods for communication §Indicate how student progress will be assessed. §Monitor student online access to contact students not participating

51. 5. Emphasize Time on Task Course Calendar

52. 5. Emphasize Time on Task Announcements

53. 6. Communicate High Expectations §Set and adhere to high expectations. §“Publish” student materials online for other students to view. §Use group projects so that students can motivate one another.

54. 6. Communicate High Expectations External Links

55. 6. Communicate High Expectations External Links

56. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles §Create or use learning materials that are media rich, and flexible in regard to how students use them. §Present material in a manner that is both highly structured (linear) and highly networked (cross- linked) so that the needs of both linear and non- linear learners are met. §Use varied approaches to presenting materials rather than a single method.

57. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Variety of Activities

58. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Active Learning

59. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Visual Elements

60. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Reinforce Learning

61. Quality Efforts = Quality Results