Using Technology to Enhance Instruction

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

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 §

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

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

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

Online Enrollment

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 W1 FridayWednesdayMonday

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)

Web-Enhanced Enrollment

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

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

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

Online Gradebook

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.

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

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

Adult High School

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

Continuing Education

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

Customer Service Skills

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

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

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

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

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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

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

1. Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty §Announcements

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

1.Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty § in Blackboard

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

2.Develop Cooperation Among Students §Student Homepage

2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Discussion Board

2. Develop Cooperation Among Students §Small Group Activities

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

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3. Use Active Learning Activities Case Study

3. Use Active Learning Activities Outside Assignment

3. Use Active Learning Activities Student Research

4. Give Prompt Feedback §Respond to s 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.

4. Give Prompt Feedback Online Gradebook

4. Give Prompt Feedback Student View

4. Give Prompt Feedback Note to Class

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

5. Emphasize Time on Task Course Calendar

5. Emphasize Time on Task Announcements

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.

6. Communicate High Expectations External Links

6. Communicate High Expectations External Links

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.

7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Variety of Activities

7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Active Learning

7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Visual Elements

7. Respect Diverse Learning Styles Reinforce Learning

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