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Welcome To Login to Computers – Read network terms and Press “OK” – Enter Password: star#101 To Access Session – Login to Blackboard – Go to Student Course for Blackboard Training – Click on Virtual Classroom Link (x2) – Open play.jnlp file to launch the session

Workshop Overview 1

Workshop Roadmap Workshop Overview The Student Experience Planning Your Content Building Learning Modules and Folders Adding Content This workshop contains six sections: 1 Workshop Overview

Student Experience 2

Planning Content 3

Learning Outcomes Write a course goal Write a course objective Analyze your audience Evaluate your materials and resources for online use Create a Learning Module/Folder 3 Planning Content

Course Design Rubrics

Alignment Course Objectives Instructional Materials Assessments and Measurements Learner Interaction and Engagement

Planning the Course What skills/knowledge do you want your students to walk away with?

Identifying Course Goals and Objectives 3 Planning Content Clearly defined course goals and objectives are critical to an online course. Course Goals – general statement about learning outcomes Course Objectives – statement about learner behavior

Identifying Course Goals and Objectives 3 Planning Content SMART S pecific – define your goal and methods clearly. M easurable – define your objectives numerically. A chievable – your objectives must be realistic and attainable with the available resources. R elevant – your objectives must address the stated need. T imely – state the start and finish for your objectives.

Considering the Audience 3 Planning Content Average age of student Educational background Types of computers and Internet connections English as second language Assistive technology used

Gathering Materials 3 Planning Content Are materials web-ready or easily modified? Lectures in HTML format Lectures in Microsoft ® PowerPoint ® presentations Digital file images Permission to distribute them online

Organizing Content 3 Planning Content Create a storyboard: An overview of each page’s content Linear or hierarchical flow of subject matter Steps students will take to learn the material Tools and methods connected with each objective

Hands-on Activity What method of organization works best for your course? 3 Planning Content

Additional Resources: Building Courses Resource Guide Best Practices for File Management Exemplary Course Tours