DoIT's November 2007 Events

On-Campus Events

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Blackboard 7.3: Sneak Preview
Dates & Times:
November 15, 2007: 10:00-10:45AM
November 19, 2007: 2:00-2:45PM
Location: F-124 Harper College Library (Lower-Level)
Cost: Free
Harper College will be updating its Blackboard Academic Suite from 6.3 to 7.3 over the holiday break. In these 45-minute presentations Steve Lollino and Karen Quattrocci (DoIT) will discuss and demonstrate some of the new features and functions of Blackboard 7.3. Both sessions will be identical. For more details call Karen Quattrocci at (847) 925-6586.


Off-Campus Events

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Designing Online Instruction (sponsored by LERN)
This one-week online seminar covers topics that include: models of web courses, phases of design and development, team vs. individual approach to development, creating an interactive environment, managing interaction, motivating student-student interaction, and much more.
· Date: November 5-9, 2007
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: $145
· Registration: http://secure.augusoft.net/lern/registration/testcart/default.cfm?ProductID=2151&do=detail

Integrating Instructional Technology in the English Studies Curriculum Audioconference
(sponsored by ITC)
15 percent of all required first-year composition courses (more than 400 students) at Miami University are being taught in a new laptop classroom. The presenters will describe the planning, development, and assessment of these new spaces, curricula, and programs.
· Date: November 6, 2007
· Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
· Location: Your computer and telephone
· Cost: $25
· Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

SLOAN-C International Conference on Online Learning (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
This conference, which will provide the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages, and protocols, is geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.
· Date: November 7-9, 2007
· Location: Orlando, Florida
· Cost: $345 (SLOAN-C premium members – contact Sarah Stark for information)
· Registration: https://www.ce.ucf.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~07fcnf0100

Students as Customers - Retention in Online Education Online Seminar (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Getting a student through a virtual classroom door is only the first step in student relationship management. This workshop takes an enterprise-level approach in exploring best practices in student retention. Issues pertaining to administrative and technical support will be addressed.
· Date: November 7-16, 2007
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
· Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/studentsascustomers-nov2007/registration.cfm

Stretching Into the Future Webinar (sponsored by Ohio Learning Network)
The pace of change is accelerating with doubling times for IT, communications and biotech ranging between one and two years. How can we make optimal decisions with present information? How will our decisions impact the role of education? What can educators do now to help students prepare?
· Date: November 8, 2007
· Time: 2:00 - 3:00PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: free
· Registration: http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/Register

Conference on Information Technology (sponsored by League for Innovation in Community Colleges)
This conference offers a diverse program and cutting edge exposition exploring the application of instructional technology in community and technical colleges.
· Date: November 11-14, 2007
· Location: Nashville, TN
· Cost: $525
· Registration: http://www.league.org/2007cit/reg/reg.cfm#form

Instructional Blogging – Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom Audioconference (sponsored by ITC)
This presentation highlights how instructors and faculty have incorporated instructional blogging in courses at the University of Arizona. The presenter will focus on how blogs support peer review, extend learning outside of the classroom, discuss course readings, address course issues, incorporate visual with text, and promote community.
· Date: November 13, 2007
· Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
· Location: Your computer and telephone
· Cost: $25
· Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

Illinois Council of Community College Administrators Conference (sponsored by ICCCA)
Attend breakout sessions, keynotes and participate in the Institute for Leadership and Core Values at this annual conference.
· Date: November 14-16, 2007
· Location: Tinley Park Holiday Inn Select
· Cost: $179 for entire conference
· Registration: http://www.iccca.org/register.htm

Copyright Compliance for Online Educators Online Seminar (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
As an online educator, you need to know how copyright affects you when using materials to supplement your online courses. You also need to know how your original works can be protected. In this workshop, you will be taken through the key copyright issues that you and your colleagues should be aware of when preparing and delivering your online courses.
· Date: November 28-December 7, 2007
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
· Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/copyright-nov2007/registration.cfm

Introduction to Second Life for Educators Online Seminar (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Participants will learn the basics of Second Life, and integrate learning theories in the use of virtual worlds. They will be encouraged to create activities that are student-centered and maximize the real potential of virtual worlds.
· Date: November 28-December 7, 2007
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
· Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/secondlife-nov2007/registration.cfm

DoIT's October 2007 Events

DoIT Recommends
October 16, 2007, 3:00 PM
October 17, 2007 11:00 AM
F-124 (Harper College Library Lower-Level)
Cost: Free
The internet is chock full of software that can be downloaded and used for free. Some of this software is good, some is not so good, and some is downright dangerous. In these 45-minute sessions, the Harper College Department of Instructional Technology (DoIT) staff will recommend their favorite software that can be downloaded and used for free. Emphasis will be placed on software that can be used to help facilitate the teaching and learning process. Note: both sessions will be identical. (Bits & Bytes)

For more information on this event, please Contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719.

Word 2007: The Essentials
October 17, 2007 1:00 PM
F-124 (Harper College Library Lower-Level) & Live Internet Broadcast
Cost: Free
Anyone who has had the opportunity to use or view Word 2007 knows that Microsoft has made many significant changes to Word in the 2007 version. In this 45 minute session, Dr. Kevin Crow will introduce participants to many of the new features found in Microsoft Word 2007. Dr. Crow will also demonstrate several techniques for using Microsoft Word 2007 as an effective teaching/learning tool. Time will be given at the end of the session to address “How to?” questions. (Technology Users Group)

Note: This event will be broadcast “live” on the internet via Elluninate

For more information on this event, please Contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719.


LFD0316-001 The Basics of U.S. Copyright Law for EducatorsFriday, October 19, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Y-120
Tomas Lipinski, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. is an attorney and Co-Director and Associate Professor at the Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and the author of Copyright Law and the Distance Education Classroom, and other recent publications. Dr. Lipinski presents a discussion on copyright aimed at staff working in educational settings. The program will include a refresher on the nature of copyright, basic rights and liability, and damages and immunity. There will be ample time for Q & A in the final hour of the program. So please come prepared with your questions! 0.15 CEU. To register please call Continuing Education Registration at (847) 925-6300

LFD0317-001 Copyright & Fair Use Issues for Educators: Classroom and Distance EnvironmentsFriday, October 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Y-120
Dr. Lipinski will present an advanced session on the special rules applying to educators in both the traditional and the virtual classroom. Review and application of fair use in the educational setting is also included. Plenty of time will be included in the program for questions from the audience. This session will build upon and refer to basic principles of the copyright law; participants are strongly encouraged to attend the nine o’clock session. 0.2 CEU. To register please call Continuing Education Registration at (847) 925-6300

LFD0318-001 Intellectual Property and Work for Hire: U.S. Copyright LawFriday, October 19, 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., Y-120
Dr. Lipinski will discuss the nature of “authorship” under the copyright and the work-made-for-hire doctrine and its application in the typical employment settings as well as the case law applying the concept in tertiary education. Included will be a discussion of rules for designation of otherwise works subject to independent contract as a work made for hire and requirements for valid transfer of a copyright. 0.15 CEU. To register please call Continuing Education Registration at (847) 925-6300

Off-Campus Opportunities:

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The Web 2.0 Classroom - What's Available, Where to Begin, and Innovative Integrations
October 4, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00PM
Online Seminar:
Cost: Free
In this webinar, discussion about Web 2.0 and its impact on online education will be held. Some of the most powerful and free Web 2.0 teaching tools available will be introduced and innovative ways of applying those tools to online education will be shared. Sponsored by TeachU Online Seminars.

Registration: https://home2.oln.org/teachu/registration.php

Using Moodle to Create Online Courses
Wednesday, October 10th – Friday, October 19th
Online Workshop (Sloan)
Cost: See Below
Moodle is an open source Learning Management System and is a low cost alternative for educators to create vibrant online content. This workshop will define Moodle and its features. Later, the facilitators will illustrate how to use Moodle to create an online course and take participants through the actual process of creating actual course content with Moodle. Following the workshop participants will have a working knowledge of Moodle and will be prepared to create their own effective online courses with this open source tool. Catheryn Cheal, Oakland University, MI, Kathleen Ives, The Sloan Consortium, and Jonathan Small, New England College of Finance. For more information go to: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/moodle_oct07.asp

Cost: $145.00 (contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)

Note: Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost

Developing an Online Associate Degree Nursing Program
Oct. 16, 2007 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time
ITC Professional Development Audio Conference
Cost & Registration: Contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805
Only 24 percent of associate degree nursing programs in Texas have one or more courses available online (BNE, 2002), but many colleges are developing courses or being pressured to do so. This presentation will explore one program’s online experience from inception to evaluation. Austin Community College ’s associate degree nursing program launched an online option in its traditional track nursing program in fall 2001. The first cohort of 18 online students graduated in spring 2003. One hundred percent of the graduates passed the national licensure examination for registered nurses on the first attempt. The second cohort of 20 students is slated to graduate in spring 2004. Jere Hammer will discuss external accreditation issues, local factors, methods of delivery, online resources, and lessons learned

Using the Quality Matters Rubric to Improve Your Online Course
Wednesday, October 17th – Friday, November 2nd
Online Workshop (Sloan)
Cost: See Below
Recognizing quality is much like recognizing art – you know it when you see it, but everybody sees something different. And when it comes to online courses, your students, faculty, administrators, peers, and accrediting bodies may certainly not see what you do. In fact, they might not even know what to look for in assessing quality. Sloan-C announces an interactive online workshop focused on learning how to improve your online course(s). Learn how to use the rubric tool developed by the nationally recognized, FIPSE-funded Quality Matters (QM) project. The QM rubric provides a research-supported framework with annotations and examples for applying quality practices to specific course design standards. Affirm the strong areas in your course(s) and generate specific ideas for improvements. The QM rubric is the centerpiece of the QM process. Additionally, this course serves as a stepping stone for faculty interested in becoming certified course peer reviewers. Ron Legon, Quality Matters Program and University of Baltimore and Jean Runyon, College of Southern Maryland.

For more information go to: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/quality_oct07.asp

Cost: $145.00 (contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)

Note: Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost

Learning Online 2.0: 20 Engaging, Interacting and Syndicating Applications -
Wednesday, October 24th – Friday, November 2nd
Online Workshop (Sloan)
Cost: See below
Web 2.0 technologies are revolutionizing the way in which we engage and interact with students online. Through RSS syndication, we are automating the delivery of learning objects to the students. Through Web 2.0 applications a whole host of new ways to engage and interact with students has emerged. Wikis, blogs, podcasts, interactive whiteboards, VoIP, tagging, image sharing, discussion rooms, and many more learning tools are freely available to educators.

This workshop introduces and explores 20 of the most engaging and promising Web 2.0 technologies that are freely available for use in online learning. Workshop facilitators will discuss and demonstrate both the technologies and the pedagogies associated with best applying those technologies. Participants will be assisted in developing mini-projects using their choice of the applications. An emphasis will be placed on practical application and implementing working models that can be expanded by participants for immediate use in their own online learning classes. The workshop facilitators will also look to the near horizon for ways in which these and soon-to-be-released technologies will be implemented in mobile learning applications, virtual environments, and the next generation of online learning. Burks Oakley and Raymond Schroeder, University of Illinois.

For more information go to: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/learningonline_oct07.asp

Cost: $145.00 (contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)

Note: Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost

Using Rubrics and Online Tools to Guide, Improve, and Assess Learning
Oct. 23, 2007 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time
ITC Professional Development Audio Conference
Cost & Registration: Contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805
Large distance learning classes present special challenges to faculty who are trying to balance the use of writing assignments and meaningful projects with the time demands of grading. The presenters will show how to create scoring rubrics to guide student performance, measure robust learning outcomes, and streamline grading and feedback. Participants will be introduced to a variety of online rubric and assessment tools, including those that support assignment creation and peer review. Presenters: Pat Arlington, Instructor and Coordinator, Instructional Research, and Cheryl Chapman, Instructional Designer and Professor, Coastline Community College.

Course Improvement Series: Volume 6: Course Evaluation
Thursday, October 25, 2007, 2:00PM - 3:30PM CDT
Illinois Online Network (ION)

This month we continue our Course Improvement series using the new QOCI Rubric (http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp) as our guide. Each month we focus on one of the Rubric's categories and participate in a discussion of how we can improve our online courses specifically to that category. Last in the series is Web Design.

It's recommended that you download the checklist version of the Rubric from the link above before attending the workshop. Come join us for an active discussion in strategies focusing on course, instruction, and content evaluation. Much of the discussion will be driven by the needs of the participants and examples will be given. Open to General Public; however, you must be logged in to ION in order to register for a Webinar. Capacity : 50 people.

For more information on this event, contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805