1. Using E-Learning to Train Faculty on the Use of Blackboard Julian Laverde Academic Technology Consultant Faculty Development Center California State University, Fullerton

2. Location Southern California Orange County 10 minutes from Disneyland (Anaheim) 1 hour from LAX 1 hour from Hollywood

3. California State University, Fullerton One of 23 Universities that are part of the California State University System. Established in 1957 32,744 students 2,222 Faculty members 8 colleges 2 branch campus

4. Mission of the FDC The Faculty Development Center (FDC) is charged with promoting faculty development, vitality, and enrichment. Support faculty in professional activities: –Technology –Research –Teaching and Learning

5. Blackboard History and Milestones Started with CourseInfo 4 in 1999. Upgraded from Blackboard 5 Basic to Learning Management System in 2003. Upgraded to Blackboard 6.1 in June 2004. Statistics for 2004 Fall semester: –1495 classes –758 faculty –25976 students

6. Objectives Reasons for implementation of online workshop Process used for design & development Feedback from faculty Demonstration of Blackboard course Demonstration of tools used Future goals

7. Reasons for Implementation 2004 spring semester statistics showed that out of 684 faculty using Blackboard only 324 attended Blackboard orientation workshop. 72% of our faculty are part-time faculty. Most part-time faculty do not have time to attend workshops during regular office hours. Learning how to use Blackboard is time consuming and some faculty find it very difficult to use. Reduce the number of e-mails and phone calls.

8. Reasons for Implementation We needed an alternative to classroom- led workshops Part-time faculty need access to information when it is more convenient to them. E-learning can be used to promote collaboration and create a community Content is consistent with information provided in face-to-face workshops

9. Process Used for Design & Development Project plan using Instructional System Design (ISD) process Initial needs assessment survey –Only 47% of the faculty received training –Most faculty tried to learn how to use Blackboard on their own Task analysis and course outline –Course Information –Policies and guidelines –Using Blackboard –Preparing a Blackboard course Web site

10. Process Used for Design & Development Flowchart for content organization Define objectives and expectations Create online activities using communication tools –E-mail –Discussion Board –Virtual Classroom

11. Process Used for Design & Development Write storyboards and create content –HTML –PDF –Movies –Simulations Field testing/small group tryout

12. Feedback from Faculty Faculty like the ability to access content at anytime and anywhere Access and ease of use was not a problem Duration of workshop was too long Use of collaboration tools should not be required

13. Drawbacks of e-Learning Blackboard system was upgraded after online workshop was implemented Multimedia files needed to be updated Faculty need to have the motivation and self-discipline Faculty with disabilities may need special support

14. Demonstration Blackboard orientation for new faculty (Blackboard 5.5)Blackboard orientation for new faculty (Blackboard 5.5) Blackboard orientation for new faculty (Blackboard 6.1)Blackboard orientation for new faculty (Blackboard 6.1)

15. Demonstration of Tools Used Dreamweaver MX 2004 Camtasia Studio 2.0 Flash MX 2004 Professional

16. Future Goals Prepare additional online workshops for popular Blackboard features Effective tracking and evaluation plan Create a process for our department Study implementation of new technologies to deliver content (SCORM)

17. Thank you

18. Contact Information Julian Laverde jlaverde@fullerton.edu 714-278-4720