Introducing Technology into a Introducing Technology into a CourseCourse

Presented by: Presented by: Amanda AlbrightAmanda Albright

Created for:Created for:Center for Advancing Faculty ExcellenceCenter for Advancing Faculty Excellence

New Faculty OrientationNew Faculty OrientationFall 2008Fall 2008

Key ConceptsKey Concepts

• Incorporate new technology without causing chaos for yourself or your students.

– Think methods first and then technology

– Orientation, direction, and clarity are key

• Select technology carefully.

– enhance instruction,

– improve student motivation

– enhance learner interactivity

• Keep it Simple

• Chunk it

• Be Consistent

Mapping it OutMapping it Out

Mapping it OutMapping it OutActivityActivity

• Determine Course Structure– Divide the semester into focused segments– Outline the Course in units/weeks/modules

• Learning objectives/Essential questions• Lecture materials• Course activities

– Will technology be used? If so which and how? C22

• Assignments• Additional Resources

Mapping it OutMapping it OutActivityActivity

Mind map created in MindMeister: http://www.mindmeister.com/

Mapping it OutMapping it OutNext StepsNext Steps

• Build course shell and activities in Bb/eLive– Digitize necessary content– Make sure syllabus reflects expectations

• Netiquette• Rubrics – Discussions, Blogs, Wikis, Groups, etc

– Consider using outline format to organize content– Immediately engage the students– Incorporate interaction

• Student to instructor• Student to content• Student to student

– Avoid extraneous content that doesn’t support the objectives

• Don’t loose site of Key Concepts

ResourcesResources• On Your Own

– Blackboard Login Page

http://technology.uaa.alaska.edu/blackboard/

– CTC Instructional Design Website

http://ctc_facultysupport.uaa.alaska.edu/

• A Helping Hand – Call Center (quick questions)

786-4646 opt. 1

– 1-on-1 Instructional Design Consultation 786-4646 opt. 4

– Department based Instructional Designers(Allied Health, Nursing, Education)

– Colleagues as Mentors