Pat Anderchek Faculty Liaison & Education e-Learning, CTLR Pat Anderchek Faculty Liaison & Education e-Learning, CTLR Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin CTLR Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin CTLR

Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services

This Introduction and Workshop will introduce you to the WebCT environment, and many of the available Tools. It is a beginning point for anyone thinking of using WebCT in their teaching. This Introduction and Workshop will introduce you to the WebCT environment, and many of the available Tools. It is a beginning point for anyone thinking of using WebCT in their teaching. This is Just the Beginning…

Our responsibilities with learning platforms extends beyond the systems administration and maintenance, and more into the support of faculty users through ongoing tool support regular Workshops and training sharing of experiences, knowledge, and best practices Our responsibilities with learning platforms extends beyond the systems administration and maintenance, and more into the support of faculty users through ongoing tool support regular Workshops and training sharing of experiences, knowledge, and best practices C.T.L.R. and e-Learning

WebCT is a browser-based CMS (course management system) that: delivers course materials enables class interactions allows for course administration It includes a collection of Tools that allow students to access materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, receive grades, communicate with classmates and the instructor, and more. WebCT is a browser-based CMS (course management system) that: delivers course materials enables class interactions allows for course administration It includes a collection of Tools that allow students to access materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, receive grades, communicate with classmates and the instructor, and more.

Mohawk Learning Platforms FirstClass WebCT Launched at Mohawk in courses (60+ at a given time) 60 active faculty 4000 students Responsibility: e- Learning Services Course Tools WebCT- World Wide Web Course Tools

We have complete responsibility for our systems, through: User account creation & maintenance Course creation Faculty education/Workshops Student support / e-Learning Help Desk Course development Sharing of experiences / knowledge / best practices Server / platform maintenance / upgrades Data backups We have complete responsibility for our systems, through: User account creation & maintenance Course creation Faculty education/Workshops Student support / e-Learning Help Desk Course development Sharing of experiences / knowledge / best practices Server / platform maintenance / upgrades Data backups e-Learning Services e-Learning.mohawkcollege.ca

WebCT is a browser-based CMS (course management system) that: delivers course materials (that you’ve created elsewhere and/or in WebCT) enables class interactions (through Tools like Discussions, Home Pages, Presentations) enables secure Assignment and Quiz taking allows for on-line course administration (through Selective Release of materials, grading, progress tracking, etc.) WebCT is a browser-based CMS (course management system) that: delivers course materials (that you’ve created elsewhere and/or in WebCT) enables class interactions (through Tools like Discussions, Home Pages, Presentations) enables secure Assignment and Quiz taking allows for on-line course administration (through Selective Release of materials, grading, progress tracking, etc.)

WebCT Issues? Learning curve for Instructors Not well suited for collaborative and groupwork Difficult to share live content- courses are discrete Strengths Features and tools Integrated testing and gradebook True course management inc. student tracking ‘set it and forget it’ capability Highly customizable Pre-made content Easy replication & resetting of courses

WebCT Full-featured system: many built-in Tools and extensive Tool configuration Powerful, sophisticated, and potentially complex Publisher content available Learning curve for Designers; prerequisite skills needed Full-featured system: many built-in Tools and extensive Tool configuration Powerful, sophisticated, and potentially complex Publisher content available Learning curve for Designers; prerequisite skills needed

LMS Characteristics CharacteristicsFirstClassWebCTMCT Ease of development (teachers)231 Ease of use (students)221 Adaptability/flexibility123 Adaptability to teaching styles123 Data tracking capabilities213 Toolset and features213 Communication tools123 Low bandwidth performance Higher Lower

LMS Tools & Features Tools & FeaturesFirstClassWebCTMCT Data/course archiving Integrated quizzing & surveying Course management outside platform Discussion boards Publish content to open web Group messaging and file sharing Multiple calendars Integration with MoCoMotion ‘Unlimited’ storage capacity

I need to be able to track my students’ progress through the on-line course materials very closely… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I’m quite comfortable working in HTML and with web editors. Much of my content is already on the web... Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I’m prepared to put some time into learning this system; time for learning, development, construction, and maintenance… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I need such tools as an integrated Whiteboard and a Gradebook… maybe an equation editor… I need such tools as an integrated Whiteboard and a Gradebook… maybe an equation editor… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I want to make use of prepackaged content (ePacks and Cartridges) from my publishers... Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I need to ‘set it and forget it’; a system than allows and disallows access to materials automatically based on performance criteria… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

I do a lot of surveying and quizzing in my courses and I want a system with integrated testing tools… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

A lot of my students already have WebCT accounts and use it in other courses… Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does. Does this describe you and your needs? WebCT might be your platform of choice if it does.

A typical Mohawk course on WebCT: Follows the Simple Template Pre-developed content (yours or purchased) is organized in the Content Module Tool A variety of Communication Tools (Chat, Mail, Discussions, etc.) are selected and made available to assist in the delivery Other resources are organized and published through other Tools Every course also includes a public Welcome page, Course News, Page and Progress tracking, etc. A typical Mohawk course on WebCT: Follows the Simple Template Pre-developed content (yours or purchased) is organized in the Content Module Tool A variety of Communication Tools (Chat, Mail, Discussions, etc.) are selected and made available to assist in the delivery Other resources are organized and published through other Tools Every course also includes a public Welcome page, Course News, Page and Progress tracking, etc.

Course area created by e-L Customize the Interface Send e-L your CRNs Link your files to pages and Tools Determine your course structure Determine your Tools Upload your course materials Initial Setup Activities Manage Communications Update content Ongoing Activities Designer Responsibilities

SELECT SELECT the Tools that you want to use (e.g. Mail, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, etc.) and add them to Organizer Pages How to Build a WebCT Course AESTHETICS Attend to the course area AESTHETICS (e.g. develop and add background images and banners, stylize your colours, format tables, etc.) SELECTIVE RELEASES Decide on and configure any SELECTIVE RELEASES of content and Tools. CONFIGURE CONFIGURE any Tools that you’re using (e.g. adding information to Assignment, developing questions and Quizzes, adding Topic Discussions, etc.) LINK Select your preference (using Content Modules or Organizer Pages) and LINK your uploaded content so that it’s accessible. UPLOAD Using the WebCT File Manager or WebDAV, UPLOAD any external content (e.g. presentations, documents, images)

How to Build a WebCT Course My Course Quizzes LOCAL FILES ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Create content (on your computer) WebCTmy-Files ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ WebCTmy-Files Upload content (2 methods) to my-Files Course info Presentati ons Content Readings Create links on WebCT pages to various uploaded files, and add Tools

WebCT is well-suited for the delivery of self-paced, independent learning content, and many use it to support a blended delivery model. stable and powerful wide range of sophisticated Tools Developing an effective course in WebCT takes time and effort, but the rewards are many: quality, repeatability, 24/7 learning, etc. WebCT is well-suited for the delivery of self-paced, independent learning content, and many use it to support a blended delivery model. stable and powerful wide range of sophisticated Tools Developing an effective course in WebCT takes time and effort, but the rewards are many: quality, repeatability, 24/7 learning, etc.

Conclusion? WebCT is well-suited for the delivery of self-paced, independent learning, and many use it to support a blended delivery model. A WebCT home page is a course The course ‘ shell ’ organizes pre- existing and dynamic content, and includes Communication Tools Other Tools are added as needed Conclusion? WebCT is well-suited for the delivery of self-paced, independent learning, and many use it to support a blended delivery model. A WebCT home page is a course The course ‘ shell ’ organizes pre- existing and dynamic content, and includes Communication Tools Other Tools are added as needed

LMS- FirstClass (FRED) FirstClass (FRED) Easy to use; powerful functions Adaptable and flexibility Advanced communication tools Large peer group; users, faculty Stable and predictable High level of support Easy to use; powerful functions Adaptable and flexibility Advanced communication tools Large peer group; users, faculty Stable and predictable High level of support

LMS- WebCT WebCT Full-featured system: tools & features Complex and sophisticated Significant learning curve; prerequisite skills needed Pre-packaged content availability Small group of users; less support Full-featured system: tools & features Complex and sophisticated Significant learning curve; prerequisite skills needed Pre-packaged content availability Small group of users; less support

LMS- Course Tools MoCoMotion Course Tools Integrated with Banner and the portal (e.g. mail and calendar functions) Easy to use; familiar interface and functions large potential user base Basic tools and functions Unknown stability Rigid structure Small current user group Integrated with Banner and the portal (e.g. mail and calendar functions) Easy to use; familiar interface and functions large potential user base Basic tools and functions Unknown stability Rigid structure Small current user group