1. Improving Our Practice Together Bill Latta Sci 200 bill.latta@ubc.ca 250 807 8270

2. Topics: 1.Teaching On-Line using Connect 2.Tools Needed for Course 3.Supports: 1.Instructor 2.Student 4.Tips 5.Emerging Questions

3. Teaching On-line Using Connect o Allows for maximum flexibility for when the course is offered o Course can be maintained from any location that has decent Wi- Fi connectivity o Course has to be structured to ensure regular student response o Instructor commitment to check course materials and email a couple times a day to ensure proper and timely feedback o Immediate response to assignments. (Very important, as each assignment directly informs the next assignment) o Microsoft Word is used for all grading

4. Course Tools o Blackboard Connect o On-Line Access to Library Resources for Articles o Occupational Education Resources o Microsoft Office o Wi-Fi/Internet and Email Access

5. Supports: 1.Instructor o Centre for Teaching and Learning o Information Technology Services 2.Student o Information Technology Services o Connect Support: o On-Line: connect.ubc.ca o Phone: 250 807 9611 o Learning Commons Assistants (located in the Library)

6. Tips: o Make sure course materials are: o Complete and uploaded to Connect o All links have been tested to ensure they work o Send out test messages to all students before the course starts to ensure they have proper connectivity o Check Connect and Email regularly to ensure timely response to student queries o Timeliness of grading is extremely important for assignments in this course.

7. Emerging Questions: o Future Directions: o Use video and audio to provide a more personal approach to giving instructions and background information

8. Questions Bill Latta – Academic Program Review Coordinator Sci 200 bill.latta@ubc.ca 250 807 8270