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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Personalized Screen

20. 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

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

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

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

24. 2.Develop Cooperation Among Students §Student Homepage

25. 2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

26. 2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

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

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

29. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Case Study

30. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Outside Assignment

31. 3. Use Active Learning Activities Student Research

32. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Online Gradebook

33. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Student View

34. 4. Give Prompt Feedback Note to Class

35. 5. Emphasize Time on Task Course Calendar

36. 5. Emphasize Time on Task Announcements

37. 6. Communicate High Expectations External Links

38. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Variety of Activities

39. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Active Learning

40. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Visual Elements

41. 7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Reinforce Learning

42. Quality Efforts = Quality Results