Harper DoIT News

2008-09-03T19:14:00.000-05:00

DoIT Calendar of Events: Sept, 2008

--On-Campus Activities--

Technology User's Group (TUG)
· Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
· Time: 1:40PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic Web 2.0: An Introduction
"Web 2.0" in one of the latest buzzwords in the academic computing! Join Dr. Kevin Crow for a tour of the world according to Web 2.0. Participants in this session will:
1. Learn what is meant by the term Web 2.0
2. How Web 2.0 tools differ from Web 1.0 tools
3. Learn what Web 2.0 tools are being used on today's college campuses
4. Learn where to locate, and how to start using Web 2.0 tools such as WIKI's, Blogs, RSS feeds, and Social Networking Tools

MicroGrade Instructional Workshop (Two Identical Sessions Available)
· Session 1 (Morning)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 9:00 AM - noon
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

· Session 2 (Afternoon)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

MicroGrade is a software tool that is capable of scoring assignments, calculating grades, and evaluating student performance. MicroGrade also works with its companion application, WebGrade, to permit students to access their course grades online. In these 3-hour sessions, participants will gain basic skills in utilizing MicroGrade.

These courses are offered through the Harper College Department of Continuing Education. To register for an event please use one of the three methods that are listed below:
Register Online at https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm
Operator Assisted — 847.925.6300 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
On Campus — Building C, Room C103 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen Herold will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

--Off Campus Opportunities --

2008 Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology (IAECT) Annual Conference Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kishwaukee College – Conference Center
Cost: $69 includes conference and IAECT Membership ($20)

Theme: New Learning Strategies for the Learners of Tomorrow
The workshop/conference threads will feature combined keynote speakers, poster sessions, drawings, and workshop presentations. This year’s conference will address learning strategies for the 21st century learner. The conference will have a joint opening invitation and closing session. After the initial opening invitation, there will be three presentation tracks: research and practice, vendor presentations, and graduate student presentations. Speakers will offer practical approaches and tips to help you use 21st century technologies and strategies for facilitating learning in students in P-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and instructional design. The day ends with our “IAECT Drawing.” In addition, there will be a common vendor area for vendor tables, so IAECT participants can talk with vendors.

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Sloan-C Workshops
· Introduction to Second Life for Educators (September 3 – 12)
· Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics (September 10 – October 10)
· Podcasting in Higher Education: Current Trends and Applications (September 24 – October 3)
For more information, please visit the Sloan-C website at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp

LERN Workshops
· Engaging the Online Learner (September 15 -19)
For more information please visit the LERN website at: http://www.lern.org/edctr/upcoming_online/upcoming_online.htm

Journal of Online Innovation Workshops
· Researching Academic Visions (September 08 – 09)
For more information please visit: http://www.innovateonline.info/?view=conferences

--On The Horizon--

Bits and Bytes
· Date: Wednesday, October 08, 2008
· Time: 1:00 – 1:40 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic: Audience Response Units (Clickers) in the classroom
In this session participants will be introduced to and gain hands-on experience with the TurningPoint audience response system (clicker) that is being installed in Harper College classrooms.

Technology User's Group (TUG)
· Date: Tuesday, October, 14, 2008
· Time: 1:40PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic: Emerging Technology Trends in Higher Education
This session will address technologies that experts claim will be emerging and taking root on US college campuses over the next 5 years. Participants will learn about key emerging campus technologies and discuss the relevance of each technology as it applies to postsecondary learning.

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

CIT 2008
· Date: October 19-22, 2008
· Location: Salt lake City, UT
· Cost: Visit the CIT 2008 website at http://www.league.org/2008cit/
· Topic: IT solutions for community colleges

The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT) offers a diverse program and cutting-edge exposition exploring the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.
For more information please visit the CIT 2008 website at http://www.league.org/2008cit/

For more information regarding DoIT Activities please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.

DoIT Calendar of Events: August, 2008

2008-08-20T18:57:00.000-05:00

DoIT Calendar of Events: August, 2008

--On-Campus Activities--

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen Herold will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

Best Practices of Web Development
· Date: August 18, 2008
· Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Review concepts and techniques considered by many developers to be the best practices of Web page development. Topics to be covered include document structure, page layouts, navigation, style sheets, standards, accessibility and more. An overview of key concepts, various techniques, related web resources, and handouts will be provided.

Optional Workshop for 0.2 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD0308-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $50 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

CD-R: Preparing Your Online Course for a Design Review
· Date: August 18, 2008
· Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

This workshop focuses on three facets of the online course design review process. The facilitator will share why you may want to consider submitting your course for a design review, the procedure from start to finish when you do decide to participate in this initiative and a quick overview of the rubric that will be used for this review process. Time for questions and answers is included, and if time permits, participants will be able to use the rubric to compare their own online course designs with best practices.

Optional Workshop for 0.1 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD1031-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $25 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

Creating Visual Content for iPods
· Date: August 18, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

This presentation will introduce participants to basic concepts and practices that relate to the creation of learning materials and content that can be effectively delivered through portable electronic devices such as the iPod. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of text and visual design techniques. Participants will be shown how Microsoft PowerPoint and Camtasia Studio 4 can be utilized to create a short educational presentation that can be uploaded to the Internet for distribution to portable video devices such as the iPod.

Optional Workshop for 0.3 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD1034-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $75 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

Introduction to Podcasting—Part 1
· Date: August 19, 2008
· Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Podcasts offer an alternative for delivering course materials to students using technology they are familiar with and consider very friendly. Content might include lectures, content sidebars and/or factoids, and other communication that will add to or enhance the student's learning experience.

This 2-part workshop provides an overview of podcasting and then lets you write, record, edit and polish your podcast, convert it to an .mp3 file and distribute it in the iTunes Store using RSS syndication. Participants will become familiar with simple recording techniques and the software needed to add this popular form of communication to their cache of instructional tools.
Registration is required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.
Hands-On Podcasting—Part 2 will be on Thursday, August 21, 1:30-4:30 PM

E-mmediacy
· Date: August 21, 2008
· Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-127 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Research in on-line education indicates that the lack of immediacy between teacher and student is one of the greatest challenges to student success in the on-line environment. In this session, instructors will learn how to create “e-mmediacy”. Through the use of home pages, video messages, phone calls, personalized comments, video lectures, and audio lectures teachers can “make up” for the immediacy deficit in online courses.
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Blackboard for Your Classes—On Campus or Online
· Date: August 21, 2008
· Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Come learn how using Blackboard can help your students become more responsible for their course materials, how you can reduce printing costs, and how to get started with your own Blackboard site! Take a tour of Blackboard in this demonstration session to find out if Blackboard is for you.

Hands-On Podcasting—Part 2
· Date: August 21, 2008
· Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Part 2 of this workshop continues Part 1 (the overview of podcasting and writing, recording, editing and polishing your podcast, converting it to an .mp3 file and distributing it in the iTunes Store using RSS syndication). Participants will become familiar with simple recording techniques and the software needed to add this popular form of communication to their cache of instructional tools.
Prerequisite: Part 1 of this workshop Registration Required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Elluminate Live!
· Date: August 21, 2008
· Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: Free

Are you searching for a way to “meet” with your students synchronously (real-time) at a distance? If you are, Elluminate Live may be just the application for you! This one-hour workshop will introduce you to the basic tools available in Elluminate Live. Experience this Web-based application to have live voice conversations with your students using the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP).

It is recommended that participants have a DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection to attend this session. You will also need speakers/headphones that are connected to your computer. A microphone will allow you to speak to others in the meeting, but is not necessary. Participants will be notified via email how to access this session. Facilitator: Matt Ensenberger, DoIT.

Registration Required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat. Note: This session can host only 9 participants.

Blackboard for Your Classes—On Campus or Online
· Date: August 22, 2008
· Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
· Location: Harper College: F-124
· Cost: Free

Come learn how using Blackboard can help your students become more responsible for their course materials, how you can reduce printing costs, and how to get started with your own Blackboard site! Take a tour of Blackboard in this demonstration session to find out if Blackboard is for you.

Tools for You!
· Date: August 22, 2008
· Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
· Location: Harper College: F-124
· Cost: Free

Looking for a short list of ways to add more interactivity to your course materials? Drop in to this session to receive a list of DoIT’s “Top Ten Tools,” share your thoughts about what kinds of things you would like to do in your campus and/or distance courses and leave with a starting point for making those ideas become real.
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Copyright (TEACH Act)
· Date: August 22, 2008
· Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
· Location: Harper College: F-231
· Cost: Free

Do you use Blackboard or a personal Web site to provide learning materials for your students? If so, an awareness of current copyright law is very important for your own protection. Join us as we cover the following topics via case review, "you decide" scenarios, and information sharing:
1. Fair Use - when can I use it?
2. the TEACH Act - protect yourself in the online environment
3. available resources for your use
4. online tutorials that answer many often-asked questions
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

MicroGrade Instructional Workshop
Date: August 29, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM-Noon
Location: F-124
Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

MicroGrade is a software tool that is capable of scoring assignments, calculating grades, and evaluating student performance. MicroGrade also works with its companion application, WebGrade, to permit students to access their course grades online. In this 3-hour sessions, participants will gain basic skills in utilizing MicroGrade.

This course is offered through the Harper College department of Continuing Education. To register for this event please use one of the three methods that are listed below:
Register Online at https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm
Operator Assisted — 847.925.6300 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
On Campus — Building C, Room C103 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

MicroGrade Drop-In Session
Date: August 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: F-124
Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

Are you already a MicroGrade user, but still have questions or would like to simply know more about MicroGrade? If so, this is your chance to stop by and receive one-on-one help from Harper College MicroGrade Expert Andy Geary. No appointment is necessary; simply drop by F-124 (library Lower-level) between 1 and 4 PM.

Elluminate
Elluminate is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration in academic institutions. Elluminate is often used to extend the physical boundaries of your traditional classroom, add live discussion and dynamic interaction to asynchronous distance learning, and provide a real-time forum for the facilitation of meetings and collaborative-learning projects.

If you would like to use Elluminate, please remember to check the session calendar before requesting your dates and times. We are limited to 30 seats, and, Elluminate is becoming more popular each semester. The link to the Elluminate calendar is:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=macsalesman&v=1&n=Elluminate%20Live.ics

For additional information regarding Elluminate, Please contact Matt Ensenberger at (847) 925-6933. Email: mensenbe@harpercollege.edu

--Off-Campus Activities--

24th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning
· Date: August 5-8, 2008
· Place: Madison, Wisconsin
· Cost: $420 ($470 after July 16) Note: Wednesday FULL-Day Workshops are available for $160.00 (Add $25 per workshop if ONLY attending workshop and not conference.) $175.00 after July 16.

The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Each year the conference provides an exchange of current resources, research, and best practices from around the world that are relevant to the design and delivery of distance education/training.

More Information: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Merlot International Conference
· Date: August 07 – 10, 2008
· Location: Minneapolis
· Cost: $350 (Partner); $530 (Nonpartner)

The MERLOT International Conference (MIC) provides numerous opportunities to share, learn, and participate in conversations about teaching and learning with technology from experts and MERLOT users from around the world. More information is available at http://mic08.merlot.org/

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

International Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education
· Date: August 13 – 15, 2008
· Location: Vienna, Austria
· Cost: 250 Euro (listeners), 500 Euro (Authors)

The International Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education (OLDE 2008) claims to be the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Open Learning and Distance Education. The conference will bring together leading researchers, scientists and engineers in the domain of interest from around the world. More information is available at: http://www.waset.org/olde08/cfp.html

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Workload Management Strategies for Online Educators
Dates: August 13-22
Location: Online: SLOAN-C Online Seminar http://www.sloan-c.org
Cost: $295 –or- $145 for a Sloan-C Premium Member
Instructors need to develop new time management skills when transitioning to online teaching. Online teaching can redefine faculty members’ teaching schedules. While the advantages for participating in online education include flexibility; the reality of the 24/7 classroom can prove daunting due to the investment in curriculum development and planning as well as the need to be responsive to student inquiries. This workshop offers strategies enabling online educators to manage time demands while teaching online courses. Topics include: course planning, information presentation, frequency of interaction, and scheduling.

For more information, please visit the Sloan-C website at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Advanced Teaching Online
Date: August 25-29
Location: Online: LERN Online Courses
Cost: $145.00

By participating in this online course, you will:
1. Get the latest information on how learning online is different from classroom learning.
2. Receive information not available anywhere else on teaching online.
3. Be able to plan, develop, and teach an online course with the knowledge skills gained from this course.
4. See how a virtual classroom works.
5. Have engaged in sharing new ideas and the latest tips and techniques with other teachers.
6. When you complete a LERN event, course, or Institute, you can print your certificate quickly, easily and accurately.
This one-week online course is asynchronous. That means you can participate anytime you want, day or night. The lectures are prerecorded so you can listen when you want. The discussion is written chat with the instructor making comments throughout the day and evening, so you can always catch up on the conversation and join in anytime!

For more information please visit the LERN website at: http://www.lern.org/edctr/upcoming_online/upcoming_online.htm

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

How to Teach Adults
Date: August 25-29
Location: Online: LERN Online Courses
Cost: $95.00
This is a 5-day event. Listed below is posted daily schedule:
Day One - How Adults Learn
Day Two - How to prepare for Your Course
Day Three - How to Involve Your Participants
Day Four - Ways to Vary Your Teaching Techniques
Day Five - How to Energize your Learning Environment

For more information please visit the LERN website at: http://www.lern.org/edctr/upcoming_online/upcoming_online.htm

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

--On the Horizon—

WEB 2.0: An Introduction (Bits and Bytes)
· Date: Wednesday, September 03, 2008
· Time: 1:00 – 1:40 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

"Web 2.0" in one of the latest buzzwords in the academic computing! Join Dr. Kevin Crow for a tour of the world according to Web 2.0. Participants in this session will:
1. Learn what is meant by the term Web 2.0
2. How Web 2.0 tools differ from Web 1.0 tools
3. Learn what Web 2.0 tools are being used on today's college campuses
4. Learn where to locate, and how to start using Web 2.0 tools such as WIKI's, Blogs, RSS feeds, and Social Networking Tools

Technology User's Group (TUG)
· Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
· Time: 1:40PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic: TBA
This group meets during the months of September, October, and November during the fall semester and February, March and April during the spring semester. Each 45-minute session focuses on a discussion of current issues that arise when using technology in teaching, a learning session that shares pedagogy tips for distance teaching, or a hands-on opportunity that allows participants to try a new technology tool that has potential to positively affect student retention and success.

MicroGrade Instructional Workshop (Two Identical Sessions Available)
· Session 1 (Morning)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 9:00 AM - noon
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

· Session 2 (Afternoon)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

MicroGrade is a software tool that is capable of scoring assignments, calculating grades, and evaluating student performance. MicroGrade also works with its companion application, WebGrade, to permit students to access their course grades online. In these 3-hour sessions, participants will gain basic skills in utilizing MicroGrade.

These courses are offered through the Harper College Department of Continuing Education. To register for an event please use one of the three methods that are listed below:
Register Online at https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm
Operator Assisted — 847.925.6300 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
On Campus — Building C, Room C103 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen Herold will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

2008 Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology (IAECT) Annual Conference Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kishwaukee College – Conference Center
Cost: $69 includes conference and IAECT Membership ($20)

Theme: New Learning Strategies for the Learners of Tomorrow
The workshop/conference threads will feature combined keynote speakers, poster sessions, drawings, and workshop presentations. This year’s conference will address learning strategies for the 21st century learner. The conference will have a joint opening invitation and closing session. After the initial opening invitation, there will be three presentation tracks: research and practice, vendor presentations, and graduate student presentations. Speakers will offer practical approaches and tips to help you use 21st century technologies and strategies for facilitating learning in students in P-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and instructional design. The day ends with our “IAECT Drawing.” In addition, there will be a common vendor area for vendor tables, so IAECT participants can talk with vendors.

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

September Sloan-C Workshops
· Introduction to Second Life for Educators (September 3 – 12)
· Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics (September 10 – October 10)
· Podcasting in Higher Education: Current Trends and Applications (September 24 – October 3)
For more information, please visit the Sloan-C website at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp

September LERN Workshops
· Engaging the Online Learner (September 15 -19)
For more information please visit the LERN website at: http://www.lern.org/edctr/upcoming_online/upcoming_online.htm

For more information regarding DoIT Activities please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.

DoIT Calendar of Events: July, 2008

2008-08-20T18:55:00.000-05:00

DoIT Calendar of Events: July, 2008

--On-Campus Activities--

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
Cost: Free
Presenter: Karen Herold

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to any Harper College faculty or staff member who uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

ELLUMINATE
Elluminate is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration in academic institutions. Elluminate is often used to extend the physical boundaries of your traditional classroom, add live discussion and dynamic interaction to asynchronous distance learning, and provide a real-time forum for the facilitation of meetings and collaborative-learning projects.

If you would like to use Elluminate, please remember to check the session calendar before requesting your dates and times. We are limited to 30 seats, and, Elluminate is becoming more popular each semester. The link to the Elluminate calendar is:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=macsalesman&v=1&n=Elluminate%20Live.ics

For additional information regarding Elluminate, Please contact Matt Ensenberger at (847) 925-6933. Email: mensenbe@harpercolege.edu

--Off-Campus Activities--

Workload Management Strategies for Online Educators (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Date: July 9 - July 18
Location: Your Computer
Cost:: $295 Each
Individual/Premium Sloan-C Member price: $145 with coupon code

Instructors need to develop new time management skills when transitioning to online teaching. Online teaching can redefine faculty members’ teaching schedules. While the advantages for participating in online education include flexibility; the reality of the 24/7 classroom can prove daunting due to the investment in curriculum development and planning as well as the need to be responsive to student inquiries. This workshop offers strategies enabling online educators to manage time demands while teaching online courses. Topics include: course planning, information presentation, frequency of interaction, and scheduling.
*This workshop is part of the Select Series and College Pass Members must use their additional 50 seats provided to take advantage of this workshop.

More information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_workload_mgt.asp

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Using Moodle to Create Online Courses
Date: July 9 - July 18
Location: Your Computer
Cost: $295 Each Individual/Premium Sloan-C Member price: $145 with coupon code

Instructors need to develop new time management skills when transitioning to online teaching. Online teaching can redefine faculty members’ teaching schedules. While the advantages for participating in online education include flexibility; the reality of the 24/7 classroom can prove daunting due to the investment in curriculum development and planning as well as the need to be responsive to student inquiries. This workshop offers strategies enabling online educators to manage time demands while teaching online courses. Topics include: course planning, information presentation, frequency of interaction, and scheduling.

More information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_using_moodle.asp#schel

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Course Content in Alternative Modes Hybrid Workshop on Emerging Technologies
Dates: July 16 (1:30-3:00 PM CDT)
July 30 (1:30-3:00 PM CDT)
August 06 (1:30-3:00 PM CDT)
Location: Your Computer or in East Peoria Illinois
Cost: Free to all Illinois Community College Faculty and Staff.

This hybrid (asynchronous/synchronous) workshop will provide opportunities for community college faculty to improve teaching and
learning processes by experiencing, understanding and employing new technologies to design and deliver course content in alternative ways, including but not limited to audio and video, blogs, social networking, web conferencing and virtual worlds. This workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format through asynchronous (web pages and discussion forum) and synchronous (in-person or voice/ text chat). All participants will create a portfolio page of projects produced during the workshop. More information can be found at http://www.icc.edu/innovation/ICCFA/registration/invite.asp
This workshop presented by Illinois Central College and Illinois Community College Faculty Association.

Academic Integrity in Online Education (sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Date: July 16 - July 25
Location: Your Computer
Cost: $295 Each Individual/Premium Sloan-C Member price: $145 with coupon code. Individual/Premium Sloan-C Member price: $145 with coupon code.

The role of technology in academic dishonesty is in the news, and federal legislation is pending that will require authentication of online learners. This session will provide information, examples, and a reality check for staff and faculty working in online education. Participants will explore why and how students cheat, faculty beliefs regarding cheating and online education, and tools and techniques to deter and detect cheating and plagiarism. The emphasis will be on a three-prong approach to addressing academic integrity: policing (catching and punishing cheaters), prevention (designing courses and assignments that discourage cheating), and virtue (creating learning communities in which students do not want to cheat). Current projects focusing on student authentication will be reviewed, and issues surrounding student authentication will be discussed.

*This workshop is part of the Select Series and College Pass Members must use their additional 50 seats provided to take advantage of this workshop.

More information: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_academic_integrity.asp

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Elearning DevCon 2008
Date: July 14 – 16, 2008
Location Salt Lake City
Cost: $954 (Includes Conference, All meals, and Lodging)

This conference is designed specifically for e-learning developers. Learn the “get-it-done” tricks of the trade from people who have the experience. Also, network with other developers and share ideas on code, design tips, and authoring tools. You also want some topics on instructional design techniques, prototyping, usability testing, project management and more. Learn what tools and concepts are new and coming up next such as Learning 2.0, wikis, blogs, and mobile learning. Conference participants range from novice to expert. More information is available at http://www.elearndevcon.com/index.htm

AHEAD 2008 Conference
Date: July 14 – 19, 2008
Location: Reno Nevada
Cost: $495 –to- $645
Association on Higher Education and Disabilities annual conference. More information is available at http://www.ahead.org/training/conference/2008/

Campus Technology 2008 15th Annual Summer Conference
Date: July 28 – 31
Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Cost: $599

This year's conference offers a blueprint for adapting to the new demands of Web 2.0 teaching and learning, both in and out of the classroom, and explores how educators are coping with the ever-increasing demands on their resources, skills and time. You'll come away armed with tricks, tips and techniques to survive and thrive in the "Next Gen" educational environment. More information is available at http://www.campustechnology.com/mcv/events/conference/Summer08/

--On the Horizon--

24th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning
Date: August 5-8, 2008
Place: Madison, Wisconsin
Cost: $420 ($470 after July 16) Note: Wednesday FULL-Day Workshops are available for $160.00 (Add $25 per workshop if ONLY attending workshop and not conference.) $175.00 after July 16.

The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Each year the conference provides an exchange of current resources, research, and best practices from around the world that are relevant to the design and delivery of distance education/training.

More Information: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
Cost: Free

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen Herold will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

Merlot International Conference
Date: August 07 – 10, 2008
Location: Minneapolis
Cost: $350 (Partner); $530 (Nonpartner)

The MERLOT International Conference (MIC) provides numerous opportunities to share, learn, and participate in conversations about teaching and learning with technology from experts and MERLOT users from around the world. More information is available at http://mic08.merlot.org/

International Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education
Date: August 13 – 15, 2008
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 250 Euro (listeners), 500 Euro (Authors)

The International Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education (OLDE 2008) claims to be the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Open Learning and Distance Education. The conference will bring together leading researchers, scientists and engineers in the domain of interest from around the world. More information is available at: http://www.waset.org/olde08/cfp.html

Best Practices of Web Development
Date: August 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Review concepts and techniques considered by many developers to be the best practices of Web page development. Topics to be covered include document structure, page layouts, navigation, style sheets, standards, accessibility and more. An overview of key concepts, various techniques, related web resources, and handouts will be provided.

Optional Workshop for 0.2 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD0308-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $50 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

CD-R: Preparing Your Online Course for a Design Review
Date: August 18, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

This workshop focuses on three facets of the online course design review process. The facilitator will share why you may want to consider submitting your course for a design review, the procedure from start to finish when you do decide to participate in this initiative and a quick overview of the rubric that will be used for this review process. Time for questions and answers is included, and if time permits, participants will be able to use the rubric to compare their own online course designs with best practices.

Optional Workshop for 0.1 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD1031-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $25 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

Creating Visual Content for iPods
Date: August 18, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

This presentation will introduce participants to basic concepts and practices that relate to the creation of learning materials and content that can be effectively delivered through portable electronic devices such as the iPod. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of text and visual design techniques. Participants will be shown how Microsoft PowerPoint and Camtasia Studio 4 can be utilized to create a short educational presentation that can be uploaded to the Internet for distribution to portable video devices such as the iPod.

Optional Workshop for 0.3 CEU: Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD1034-001 by Thursday, August 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $75 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

Introduction to Podcasting—Part 1
Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Podcasts offer an alternative for delivering course materials to students using technology they are familiar with and consider very friendly. Content might include lectures, content sidebars and/or factoids, and other communication that will add to or enhance the student's learning experience.
This 2-part workshop provides an overview of podcasting and then lets you write, record, edit and polish your podcast, convert it to an .mp3 file and distribute it in the iTunes Store using RSS syndication. Participants will become familiar with simple recording techniques and the software needed to add this popular form of communication to their cache of instructional tools.
Registration is required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.
Hands-On Podcasting—Part 2 will be on Thursday, August 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

E-mmediacy
Date: August 21, 2008
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-127
Cost: Free

Research in on-line education indicates that the lack of immediacy between teacher and student is one of the greatest challenges to student success in the on-line environment. In this session, instructors will learn how to create “e-mmediacy”. Through the use of home pages, video messages, phone calls, personalized comments, video lectures and audio lectures teachers can “make up” for the immediacy deficit in online courses.
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Blackboard for Your Classes—On Campus or Online
Date: August 21, 2008
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Come learn how using Blackboard can help your students become more responsible for their course materials, how you can reduce printing costs, and how to get started with your own Blackboard site! Take a tour of Blackboard in this demonstration session to find out if Blackboard is for you.

Hands-On Podcasting—Part 2
Date: August 21, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Part 2 of this workshop continues Part 1 (the overview of podcasting and writing, recording, editing and polishing your podcast, converting it to an .mp3 file and distributing it in the iTunes Store using RSS syndication). Participants will become familiar with simple recording techniques and the software needed to add this popular form of communication to their cache of instructional tools.
Prerequisite: Part 1 of this workshop Registration Required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Elluminate Live!
Date: August 21, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free

Are you searching for a way to “meet” with your students synchronously (real-time) at a distance? If you are, Elluminate Live may be just the application for you! This one-hour workshop will introduce you to the basic tools available in Elluminate Live. Experience this Web-based application to have live voice conversations with your students using the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP).

It is recommended that participants have a DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection to attend this session. You will also need speakers/headphones that are connected to your computer. A microphone will allow you to speak to others in the meeting, but is not necessary. Participants will be notified via email how to access this session. Facilitator: Matt Ensenberger, DoIT.

Registration Required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat. Note: This session can host only 9 participants.

Blackboard for Your Classes—On Campus or Online
Date: August 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Come learn how using Blackboard can help your students become more responsible for their course materials, how you can reduce printing costs, and how to get started with your own Blackboard site! Take a tour of Blackboard in this demonstration session to find out if Blackboard is for you.

Tools for You!
Date: August 22, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Harper College: F-124
Cost: Free

Looking for a short list of ways to add more interactivity to your course materials? Drop in to this session to receive a list of DoIT’s “Top Ten Tools,” share your thoughts about what kinds of things you would like to do in your campus and/or distance courses and leave with a starting point for making those ideas become real.
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

Copyright (TEACH Act)
Date: August 22, 2008
Time: 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Location: Harper College: F-231
Cost: Free

Do you use Blackboard or a personal Web site to provide learning materials for your students? If so, an awareness of current copyright law is very important for your own protection. Join us as we cover the following topics via case review, "you decide" scenarios, and information sharing:
1. Fair Use - when can I use it?
2. the TEACH Act - protect yourself in the online environment
3. available resources for your use
4. online tutorials that answer many often-asked questions
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat.

For more information regarding DoIT Activities please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.

DoIT Calendar of Events: April, 2008

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DoIT Calendar of Events: April, 2008

-On-Campus Activities-

The Legal Environment of Postsecondary On-line Learning: Accessibility
• Date: April 09, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Presenter: Kevin Crow Ed.D.
This session will focus on the implications of current federal disability laws regarding the practice of on-line teaching and learning in US colleges and universities. Special attention is focused on the how Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Sections 504 and 508 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 affect on-line postsecondary learning in the United States.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Best Practices for Web Development (Part One: Introduction to XHTML)
• Date: April 16, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Presenters: Chris Dobson, Kevin Crow
This discussion will focus on building high-quality learning web pages using XHTML. Special emphasis will be placed on the advantages of using XHTML over standard HTML for building web-based learning environments. Additionally, current standards for accessible web-based learning environments will be addressed.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
• Date: April 17, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Presenter: Karen Quattrocchi
Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use the Discussion Board in Blackboard 7.3. Karen Quattrocchi will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.

For more information please contact Karen Quattrocchi at (847) 925-66586 or at kquattro@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Best Practices for Web Development (Part Two: Tools)
• Date: April 23, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Presenters: Chris Dobson; Kevin Crow
This session will introduce participants to free accessibility tools that are available for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Participants will also be introduced to several W3C web-accessibility valadators and the Functional Accessibility Evaluator (FAE) that is available from the University of Illinois.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Elluminate Calendar
If you would like to use Elluminate, please remember to check the session calendar before requesting your dates and times. We are limited to 30 seats, and, Elluminate is becoming more popular each semester. The link to the Elluminate calendar is:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=macsalesman&v=1&n=Elluminate%20Live.ics

Elluminate is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration in academic institutions. Elluminate is often used to extend the physical boundaries of your traditional classroom, add live discussion and dynamic interaction to asynchronous distance learning, and provide a real-time forum for the facilitation of meetings and collaborative-learning projects.

For additional information regarding Elluminate, Please contact Matt Ensenberger at (847) 925-6933. Email: mensenbe@harpercolege.edu

-Off-Campus Opportunities-

Blended Learning and Higher Education Seminar (Sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Is your institution looking to blended learning as a means for achieving its mission and goals? Are you facing problems such as time to degree, limited classroom space, instructional resources for which you feel that blended learning may be the solution? Are you, as a faculty member or instructional designer, looking to blending as a means for enhancing teaching and learning? These issues and opportunities are bringing educators from all over the world together with the common goal of blending with a purpose.
• Date: April 6-8, 2008
• Location: University of Illinois at Chicago
• Cost: $595 (discount for premium members)
• Registration: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oee/blended/workshop/register08.htm
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Math Online Audioconference (Sponsored by ITC)
Whether you are experienced or just getting started, the presenter will offer advice on how to increase retention, provide a sense of community, produce your own instructional material, pick a course management system, manage assignments, group work, and testing, and other techniques for successfully teaching mathematics online.
• Date: April 8, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25 (ITC members, $50 non-members)
• Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Accommodating Students with Disabilities: Leveraging that Online Learning Environment Online Seminar (Sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Think accommodations for students are covered in an accessible course platform? Think again! Online only institutions may not realize the legal mandates that obligate them to provide necessary support to students with disabilities, and if they DO understand their responsibilities, they may not have a clear picture of how to fulfill the obligation. Traditional institutions of higher education that are making significant commitments to newly-constituted online programs do not understand why their existing disability services unit cannot absorb the need for serving students with disabilities using established policies and procedures. Whichever your setting, the need is significant, the legal mandates are clear…and the information is scarce! This workshop provides information to assist you in serving this often ignored population.
• Date: April 9-18, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
• Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_accommodating_students.asp
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

113th Annual Meeting of the Higher Learning Commission (Sponsored by the Higher Learning Commission)
Attend multiple seminars and workshops based on varying topics that span education, including outcomes, assessment, and evaluation.
• Date: April 11-15, 2008
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Cost: $315 ($210 for one day only)
• Registration:
http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=162&Itemid=155
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Advanced Techniques with Podcasting for Educators Online Seminar (Sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Many educators know a couple, some practice three or four, but this unique workshop experience reveals practical tips to making your podcast a dominate force in your online classroom. The facilitators will walk you through podcasting essentials and help you establish pedagogical linkages. Content is tightly focused on engaging the online learner, so bring your questions as this workshop is designed to be interactive in nature. Prerequisite: Podcasting in Higher Education: Current Trends and Applications.
• Date: April 16-25, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
• Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_podcasting.asp
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Course Design Bootcamp Audioconference (Sponsored by ITC)
The presenter will illuminate the process of creating an eight-week course development training "boot camp" to give faculty the knowledge and skills to prepare online, hybrid, or Web-supported courses. She will explain the process for determining course content, the research, and theory behind the training's learning objectives, the actual modules delivered faculty feedback from the training, and the actual course materials that were developed. Distance learning administrators, faculty development trainers, and faculty can modify the training to meet the needs of their constituents.
• Date: April 22, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25 (ITC members, $50 non-members)
• Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics Online Seminar (Sponsored by SLOAN-C)
Based on research and the Sloan-C effective practices, this workshop provides the foundation for designing and delivering online courses. Faculty gain enhanced pedagogical knowledge and learn effective strategies for creative, online classroom facilitation.
• Date: April 23-May 16, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $295 ($145 for premium members)
• Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/08_gettingstarted_apr.asp
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Blogs and Wikis in an Integrated Curriculum Webinar (Sponsored by Ohio Learning Network)
Wikis and blogs can be powerful tools for collaboration and information work. How to integrate these tools into the classroom can be a daunting challenge for any educator. This presentation will show you how to incorporate wikis and blogs as a vital part of the course's learning goals and objectives by sharing ideas for course construction and sample assignments. In addition, the presentation will end with nuts and bolts feature offering practical tips and advice, like which software may work best, how to harness existing CMS technologies, and what to do if you're technology "inexperienced".
• Date: April 24, 2008
• Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: free
• Registration: http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/Integrating+Blogs+and+Wikis
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Advanced Teaching Online: Online Seminar (Sponsored by LERN)
The online course is geared for any faculty member or person interested in teaching online, regardless of the subject you are teaching. The online course is relevant as well for those already teaching a course on the Internet. The course is oriented both towards distance learning where all your students are at a distance, and campus or classroom classes in which students and teacher also meet in person. If part of your course takes place in the classroom, we will be discussing how teaching online can be integrated into the classroom setting.
• Date: April 28-May 2, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $145
• Registration:
http://secure.augusoft.net/lern/registration/testcart/default.cfm?ProductID=2164&do=detail
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Designing Online Instruction Online Seminar (Sponsored by LERN)
The topics included in this online course 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: May 5-9, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $145
• Registration:
http://secure.augusoft.net/lern/registration/testcart/default.cfm?ProductID=2169&do=detail
Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

DoIT Calendar of Events: March, 2007

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DoIT Calendar of Events: March, 2008

---On-Campus Activities---

Flash-Based Games and Activities for Educators
• Date: March 12, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
Join DoIt’s Matt Ensenberger as he demonstrates how to create Flash-based activities and games using Study Mate. This one-hour session will leave plenty of time for hands-on activities, so, bring your ideas and creativity.

Respondus StudyMate is an easy-to-use e-learning authoring tool used by educators and course designers for creating Flash-based interactive student tests, quizzes, surveys and games. With StudyMate, you can create Fact Cards, Fact Cards Plus, Flash Cards, Fill-In-the-Blank, Pick A Letter, Matching, Glossary, Crosswords, Quiz, and Challenge. These Flash-based activities can be used with any web server or published directly to Blackboard. Best of all, StudyMate is available for free to all Harper College employees.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
• Date: March 13, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Topic: Discussion Board Features in Blackboard 7.3
• Presenter: Karen Quattrocchi
Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use the Discussion Board in Blackboard 7.3. Karen Quattrocchi will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

For more information please contact Karen Quattrocchi at (847) 925-66586 or at kquattro@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Rubric Roundtable
• Date: March 18, 2008
• Time: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free
• Open to everyone!
In this roundtable forum, participants will discuss how to create and utilize rubrics for the assessment of online-learning activities. Special emphasis will be placed on how to utilize rubrics in the assessment of online discussion activities. This roundtable discussion is open to anyone who has an interest in using rubrics. So, whether you are new to rubrics or have been successfully using them for years, please feel encouraged to join this discussion.

"A rubric is an authentic assessment tool used to measure students' work. It is a scoring guide that seeks to evaluate a student's performance based on the sum of a full range of criteria rather than a single numerical score. A rubric is a working guide for students and teachers, usually handed out before the assignment begins in order to get students to think about the criteria on which their work will be judged" (Kennesaw State University, 2008). An example of a rubric can be found at http://www.harpercollege.edu/doit/tools.html (lower-right portion of the screen).

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Elluminate Calendar
If you would like to use Elluminate, please remember to check the session calendar before requesting your dates and times. We are limited to 30 seats, and, Elluminate is becoming more popular each semester. The link to the Elluminate calendar is:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=macsalesman&v=1&n=Elluminate%20Live.ics

Elluminate is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration in academic institutions. Elluminate is often used to extend the physical boundaries of your traditional classroom, add live discussion and dynamic interaction to asynchronous distance learning, and provide a real-time forum for the facilitation of meetings and collaborative-learning projects.

For additional information regarding Elluminate, Please contact Matt Ensenberger at (847) 925-6933. Email: mensenbe@harpercolege.edu

---Off-Campus Opportunities---

Making CENTSS of Web-based Student Services
Date: March 20th
Time: 2:00 pm (EST); 1:00PM (CST)
Location: Webinar (Your Computer)
Cost: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for a Sloan-C workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.

Presented by Melody Clark, University of Cincinnati; Martin Maliwesky, Columbus State Community College; Wendy Lampner, Stark State College of Technology; Nancy E. Thibeault, Sinclair Community College; and George Steele, The Ohio Learning Network.

For more information please visit: http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/CENTSS

Sloan-C 2008 Online Workshop Listings------------------------------
http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp
Contact: Sarah Stark (847) 925-6805 or sstark@harpercollege.edu
Cost: Varies with workshop. Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for a Sloan-C workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.

February 27 - March 7
Dynamic Collaboration, Discussion and Facilitation Practices
(Sloan-C Workshop)
In the online classroom, interaction prompts more interaction by stimulating more perspectives, points of view, ideas, questions, and disagreements. Through collaboration and discussion, both facilitators and students help each other in the learning process. This workshop examines how facilitators can increase and provide quality engagement in an online academic environment.

March 5 - March 14
Introduction to Second Life for Educators
(Sloan-C Workshop)
Throughout this workshop participants will learn the basics of Second Life, and integrate learning theories in the use of virtual worlds. Participants will be encouraged to create activities that are student-centered and maximize the real potential of virtual worlds. A primary goal of the workshop is to get educators thinking about their classes and how the tools used in Second Life can be personalized for the learning environments that they create. The workshop will explore examples of good teaching in Second Life and move beyond PowerPoint, lecture, and passive learning. Participants will make use of asynchronous discussions, multimedia materials, reading assignments and live, interactive class sessions to collaborate, learn, and expand the range of instructional possibilities that are available to students.

March 12 - March 21
Accreditation: Community College Case Studies Point the Way*
(Sloan-C Workshop)
This workshop uses a series of illustrative case studies to describe the particularly effective practices of a small selection of community colleges and discusses a variety of possible strategies for institutions seeking to meet emerging accreditation standards for distance education programs. More...
*This workshop is part of the Select Series and College Pass Members must use their additional 50 seats provided to take advantage of this workshop.

March 19 - March 28
Blended Learning: Using the Hyflex Course and Design Process*
(Sloan-C Workshop)
Hyflex represents an approach to creating and managing blended courses that provides students even greater choices when trying to manage their time. Hyflex, (Hybrid/Flexible), allows a student to choose whether they will attend a F2F class, or complete the required work online for any particular class date. Hybrid – combines both online and face-to-face teaching and learning activities. Flexible – students may choose whether or not to attend face-to-face sessions … with no “learning deficit”. This workshop examines how to structure and deliver in a Hyflex environment: how to present the course effectively (and professionally), how to engage learners with generative learning activities and how to use authentic assessment to evaluate student learning.
*This workshop is part of the Select Series and College Pass Members must use their additional 50 seats provided to take advantage of this workshop.

March 26 – April 4
Online – Informal – Learning Communities: How do they work?
(Sloan-C Workshop)
What do successfully sustained online communities have in common? How do informal communities emerge and evolve in ways that are distinct from formal directed communities? In this workshop participants will explore and utilize community places and spaces to discuss successful (not best) practices, identify resources that help sustain communities, and share cases of successful communities.
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DoIT Calendar of Events: February, 2008

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DoIT Calendar of Events: February, 2008

-On-Campus Activities-

Utilizing Problem-Based Learning in Online and Blended Learning Environments
Kevin Crow Ed.D.
• Date: February 21, 2008
• Time: 2:00 – 2:45 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach in which learners are given ill-structured real-world problems to be solved using systematic student-centered research processes. Students generally engage the problem-based learning process by participating in small collaborative learning groups. Problem-based learning instructors do not supply learners with answers; rather, they serve as learning resource facilitators and problem designers. Principle outcomes associated with the problem-based learning approach are (1) the acquisition of an extensive, integrated knowledge base, (2) the acquisition of a knowledge base that can be easily recalled and applied in real-world settings, (3) the development of a set of problem solving skills that can be readily applied to real-world practice, (4) the development of life-long self-learning skills, and (5) the ability to become a team player.

Join Dr. Kevin Crow from the Harper College Department of Instructional Technology (DoIT) as he discusses the principles of Problem-Based Learning and how PBL is currently being used in colleges and universities around the world to "teach" subjects such as architecture, business, economics, engineering, law, social sciences, and public education. Emphasis will be placed on the feasibility of utilizing PBL in online and blended learning environments.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Collaboration in the Virtual Classroom
Terry Morris
• Date: February 26, 2008
• Time: 3:00 – 3:45 PM
• Location: F-124 (Harper College Library: Lower Level)
• Cost: Free

One of the advantages of distance education is that learning occurs anytime and anywhere. However, sometimes even online students want to collaborate in real time. This session describes an enthusiastic group of students who used the Elluminate, Virtual Classroom to collaborate on WebQuest activities, how the instructor introduced and supported their collaboration, student reactions, and some ideas for future uses. Faculty who are considering incorporating synchronous group activities using a virtual classroom or chat room will find useful tips and suggestions in this session.

For more information please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.
Reservations are not required.

Elluminate Calendar
If you would like to use Elluminate, please remember to check the session calendar before requesting your dates and times. We have a limited number of seats, and each semester Elluminate is becoming more and more popular. The link to the calendar is:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=macsalesman&v=1&n=Elluminate%20Live.ics

For additional information regarding Elluminate, Please call Matt Ensenberger at (847) 925-6933. Email: mensenbe@harpercolege.edu

-Off-Campus Opportunities-

What’s In a Lab? Online Science Laboratories Audioconference (sponsored by ITC)
The presenter will look at how we define a science laboratory experience and the options for putting that experience at a distance. She will describe the pilot of a PHY 103 Concepts in Physics Lab that is offered online. She will also discuss the positives and negatives from that experience, the changes she made in response, and some innovative software that was used in the project. Date: February 5, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25.00. Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for this workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.
• Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

Trends in E-Learning – Results from ITC’s Survey on Distance Education Audioconference (Sponsored by ITC)
The rapidly changing face of distance education has been captured each year in the ITC annual national distance education survey. In this fourth year of the survey, significant trends have started to emerge in the data collected. The presenter will review the major results of the survey, explore trends, and discuss the relevance of the data for distance education programs, faculty and administrators. Topics will include: most significant challenges for distance education administrators, faculty and students, trends in services offered for virtual students, the pace of growth in enrollments and trends in key policy and practice areas.
• Date: February 12, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25.00. Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for this workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.
• Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

Illinois Online Conference (IOC) for Teaching and Learning (sponsored by ILCCO, ION and IVC)
The 2008 Online Conference for Teaching and Learning features keynotes, presentations and discussions based on the topics of: Innovation, Technology, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Current Issues in Illinois Education. This conference is held entirely on the Internet using: email, the Web, synchronous chats, discussion areas, and other Internet technologies. This premier online conference was created to focus on issues and concerns of K-20 classroom faculty and related technology support, learning resources, student services, and workforce development trainers.
• Date: February 13-15, 2008
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: $125.00. Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for this workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.
• Registration: https://www.ilcco.net/securepages/ioc/register/reg_online.cfm (Note: support)

Reverse Benefits – How Teaching Online Improves Face to Face Teaching Webinar
(sponsored by Ohio Learning Network)
Teaching online requires faculty to rethink and adjust both content and teaching methodology. Faculty discussions about these changes can be productive faculty development opportunities. They provide a starting point to foreground and explore assumptions about good teaching and appropriate academic experiences in all environments.
• Date: February 14, 2008
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: free
• Registration: http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/Register

Sloan-C 2008 Online Workshop Listing
http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp

Contact: Sarah Stark (847) 925-6805 or sstark@harpercollege.edu

Cost: Varies with workshop. Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 before registering for a Sloan-C workshop. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.

Elluminati (Elluminate Training)
· Date: February 20, 2008
· Time: 2:00 PM EST
Our first session for 2008 will be on February 21 at 2pm Eastern and will be hosted by Amanda Reed, Elluminate's training manager. The topic of the session is "Ten Habits Of Highly Effective Online Moderators...and Beyond". In this session, we'll discuss ten tips guaranteed to make your online sessions more effective and to make you a better moderator. Through interactive discussion, we'll share additional tips, tricks, and real-life experiences. Come prepared to share!

I hope you will continue to attend these very valuable monthly meetings! Go to http://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=10288 to register for this session.

For further information please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6719 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu

DoIT Calendar of Events: January, 2008

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DoIT Calendar of Events: January, 2008

On-Campus Opportunities

Best Practices of Web Development
Optional Workshop for 0.2 CEU

Review concepts and techniques considered by many developers to be the best practices of Web page development. Topics to be covered include document structure, page layouts, navigation, style sheets, standards, accessibility and more. An overview of key concepts, various techniques, related web resources, and handouts will be provided. Faculty should bring an electronic version of their syllabi in Microsoft Word and a USB drive for storage of materials.

Adjunct Faculty will receive a $50 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

Facilitator: Christopher Dobson, DoIT

Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD0308-001 by Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
• Date: January 15, 2008
• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: F124 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Creating Visual Content for iPods
Optional Workshop for 0.15 CEU
Please call 847/925-6300 or register online: https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm and register for LFD1034-001 by Monday, January 14, 2008. Adjunct Faculty will receive a $50 stipend for completing a seminar activity. Note: This session can host only 8 participants.

This presentation will introduce participants to basic concepts and practices that relate to the creation of learning materials and content that can be effectively delivered through portable electronic devices such as the iPod. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of text and visual design techniques.
Participants will be shown how Microsoft PowerPoint and Camtasia Studio 4 can be utilized to create a short educational presentation that can be uploaded to the Internet for distribution to portable video devices such as the iPod.
Facilitator: Dr. Kevin Crow, DoIT

• Date: January 15, 2008
• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: F124 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Hands-On Podcasting
Podcasts offer an alternative for delivering course materials to students using technology they are familiar with and consider very friendly. Content might include lectures, content sidebars and/or factoids, and other communication that will add to or enhance the student's learning experience.
This workshop lets you write, record, edit and polish your podcast, convert it to an .mp3 file and distribute it in the iTunes Store using RSS syndication. Participants will become familiar with simple recording techniques and the software needed to add this popular form of communication to their cache of instructional tools.
Facilitator: Tom Knoff, DoIT
Registration required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat. Note: This session can host only 10 participants.
• Date: January 16, 2008
• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: F124 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Changes in Blackboard Version 7.3 You Will Want to Use
Beginning with the Spring semester of 2008, Harper will move to Blackboard Version 7.3. Join the DoIT staff for an overview of some of the new features found in this version of Blackboard. The most notable changes will be covered and include:
• Discussion Board
• Test/Quiz generation
• Online Grade book

Facilitated by DoIT staff
• Date: January 16, 2008
• Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Location: F127 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Changes in Blackboard Version 7.3 You Will Want to Use
Beginning with the Spring semester of 2008, Harper will move to Blackboard Version 7.3. Join the DoIT staff for an overview of some of the new features found in this version of Blackboard. The most notable changes will be covered and include:
• Discussion Board
• Test/Quiz generation
• Online Grade book

Facilitated by DoIT staff
• Date: January 17, 2008
• Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Location: F127 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Elluminate Live!
Are you searching for a way to “meet” with your students synchronously (real-time) at a distance? If you are, Elluminate Live may be just the application for you! This one-hour workshop will introduce you to the basic tools available in Elluminate Live. Experience this Web-based application to have live voice conversations with your students using the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP).

It is recommended that participants have a DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection to attend this session. You will also need speakers/headphones that are connected to your computer. A microphone will allow you to speak to others in the meeting, but is not necessary. Participants will be notified via email how to access this session.

Facilitator: Matt Ensenberger, DoIT

Registration Required: Contact the DoIT Office at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat. Note: This session can host only 10 participants.
• Date: January 17, 2008
• Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Location: Your own home via the Internet.
• Cost: Free

Changes in Blackboard Version 7.3 You Will Want to Use
Beginning with the Spring semester of 2008, Harper will move to Blackboard Version 7.3. Join the DoIT staff for an overview of some of the new features found in this version of Blackboard. The most notable changes will be covered and include:
• Discussion Board
• Test/Quiz generation
• Online Grade book

Facilitated by DoIT staff
• Date: January 18, 2008
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. OR 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• Location: F127 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Introduction to Blackboard
Climb on board and take a tour of Blackboard, Harper's electronic course management system! Get an overview of the tools that can be used to support an on-campus class as well as to deliver a course entirely online. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about Blackboard's use in current Harper courses and will have the opportunity to request setup of individual sites as well.
Facilitators: Steve Lollino and Karen Quattrocchi, DoIT
• Date: January 18, 2008
• Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Location: F124 (Library Lower-Level)
• Cost: Free

Copyright (TEACH Act) for Sharing Materials Online
Do you use Blackboard or a personal Web site to provide learning materials for your students? If so, an awareness of current copyright law is very important for your own protection. Join us as we cover the following topics via case review, "you decide" scenarios, and information sharing:
• Fair Use - when can I use it?
• the TEACH Act - protect yourself in the online environment
• available resources for your use
• online tutorials that answer many often-asked questions

Facilitated by Kim Fournier, Library, and Sarah Stark, DoIT
• Date: January 18, 2008
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Location: F-231 (Harper College Library)
• Cost: Free

Off-Campus Opportunities

A Collaborative Approach to Online Student Support Services Audioconference (sponsored by ITC)
Current research indicates that support services are critical to the success of online learners. Providing those services in a consistent and persistent manner is essential. The Michigan Community College Association Virtual Learning Collaborative (MCCAVLC) representative will present the services that have been developed as shareable learning objects and stored in a common repository.
• Date: January 15, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25
• Registration: contact Sarah Stark 847-925-6805 to receive registration support and to register

Moodle – An Online Course Management System Audioconference (sponsored by ITC)
Moodle is online learning management system - a software package designed to help educators create quality online courses. This presentation includes an overview of Moodle. Topics include assignment creation, student communication, user management and authentication, on-line group collaboration, and other unique course components.
• Date: January 22, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer and telephone
• Cost: $25
• Registration: contact Sarah Stark 847-925-6805 to receive registration support and to register

Mobile Learning Webinar (sponsored by Ohio Learning Network)
Four presenters share their expertise and experiences with attendees on the topics of pedagogy and the technical side of mobile learning.
• Date: January 24, 2008
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
• Location: Your computer
• Cost: free
• Registration: http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/Register

2 Day Hands on Course: Universal Web Design using Web Standards and CSS
With the passage of the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) it is important for web developers to learn about the IITAA requirements and how to create web resources that do not only meet the IITAA accessibility requirements, but are also easier for web developers to create and maintain through the use of web standards. Creating accessible web sites using web standards makes web resources more adaptable to a wider range of technologies used by everyone (i.e. cell phones, PDAs, legacy browser, high resolution displays), including the technologies used by people with disabilities (i.e. Screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition).

Urbana/Champaign Session
Dates: January 8 & 9
Location: Illini Hall, Champaign

Chicago Session
Dates: January 17 & 18
Location: Student Center East building, Chicago

More information and Registration Information on the course:
http://www.cita.uiuc.edu/courses/2day/

More information on the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA): http://www.dhs.state.il.us/iitaa

DoIT Calendar of Events: December, 2007

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Online Accessibility Conference
This conference will discuss online accessibility issues as they impact postsecondary education.

Date: December 3, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Harper College. 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067. Room F-127 (Library Lower-level.)
Cost: Free

iTunes U – Podcasting Made Easy Audioconference (sponsored by ITC)
The presenter will share tips and tricks of how to fully implement iTunes U using a Windows-based PC in a Windows-based environment. Technological challenges, solutions, and feedback from faculty and students will be presented. Participants will learn how it was used to dramatically improve passage rates in nursing clinicals.

Date: December 4, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25. Contact Sarah Stark at 847-925-6805 for tuition-waiver information before registering for this conference.
Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org.

Building Quality – Using QM Standards in Online Course Development Audioconference
(sponsored by ITC)
Building quality assurance into the online course development process assists in the efficient creation of high quality courses. The presenters will discuss how they have adapted the research-based Quality Matters rubric standards to build quality into new online using a team approach to course development.

Date: December 11, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25 Contact Sarah Stark at 847-925-6805 for tuition-waiver information before registering for this conference.
Registration: email mmaxwell@itcnetwork.org

Functional Accessibility Indicator Webcast

Date: December 12, 2007
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 (CST) Chicago Local Time
Registration: (The webcast is free, but registration is required)
http://www.cita.uiuc.edu/webreg/reg.php

FAE is a reporting tool that was created to help administrators monitor the
accessibility of their web sites and provide developers with relevant
principles and techniques that can help them incorporate accessibility in
their designs as they develop their sites.

FAE produces reports by analyzing web resources for markup that is
consistent with the use of HTML best practices developed by CITA at UIUC.
Reports include both page-level statistics and evaluations as well as
site-level data aggregated across a collection of web resources.

FAE organizes the analysis of documents based on the following categories: Navigation & Orientation: Inclusion of structural markup that facilitates
navigation and contextual orientation;

Text Equivalents: Proper use of images for interoperability and the
provision of text descriptions for non-text content; Scripting: Avoidance of scripting techniques that compromise accessibility
and interoperability; Styling: Use of CSS styling techniques to separate content and structural information from styling and presentation; Standards: Support for standards to improve interoperability and provide more choices in the use of technologies for rendering web content.

Additional information about FAE can be found at http://fae.cita.uiuc.edu/

DoIT's November 2007 Events

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On-Campus Events

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

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

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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:

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

DoIT's September Events

2007-09-07T11:56:00.000-05:00

Event 1: Bits&Bytes – Tour of Second Life (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: September 10, 2007
Time: 3:00 – 3:20PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Join Dr. Kevin Crow from Harper College’s Department of Instructional Technology (DoIT) as he leads you on a 20-minute tour of Second Life! What is Second Life? Second Life is a 3-dimensianal Web-based virtual world that has over 9-million residents. Second Life permits individuals from around the world to meet, communicate, and collaborate in real time. Best of all it’s free! In these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to tour the Second Life grid and to discuss the possible uses of Second Life as a means of facilitating education.

Event 2: Web 2.0 Whirlwind – Free and Easy Applications (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: September 11, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Web 2.0 consists of hundreds of free Web applications, many which are useful in higher education. Many of these tools allow student to work collaboratively while at a distance, and provide free alternatives to costly programs that are often required to complete the online coursework. Barry Dahl will demonstrate applications related to digital photos and video, digital music tools, one-to-one and one-to-many communications, mapping, social bookmarking, Web office tools, and even old-fashioned tools like blogs and wikis. He will share a presentation Wiki containing all resources for use after the conference.

Event 3: Getting Started – Online Course Development Basics (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Date: September 12 – October 5, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
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
Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/gettingstarted-sept2007/registration.cfm

This workshop provides the foundation for designing and delivering online courses. Faculty gain enhanced pedagogical knowledge and learn effective strategies for creative, online classroom facilitation. During the three-week workshop, facilitators will review the benefits and challenges of online curriculum development and teaching and address the qualities of effective online education. The workshop is designed as an 'active' learning experience, enabling faculty to explore actual online courses in several disciplines and institutions, as well as build a syllabus leading to the major outcome of the workshop: building a complete online course module relevant to their own educational interests.

Event 4: Bits&Bytes – Tour of Second Life (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: September 18, 2007
Time: 1:30 – 1:50PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Join Dr. Kevin Crow from Harper College’s Department of Instructional Technology (DoIT) as he leads you on a 20-minute tour of Second Life! What is Second Life? Second Life is a 3-dimensianal Web-based virtual world that has over 9-million residents. Second Life permits individuals from around the world to meet, communicate, and collaborate in real time. Best of all it’s free! In these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to tour the Second Life grid and to discuss the possible uses of Second Life as a means of facilitating education.

Event 5: Introduction to Second Life for Educators (sponsored by SLOAN-C

Date: September 19 – September 28, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
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
Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/secondlife-sept2007/registration.cfm

Throughout this workshop participants will learn the basics of Second Life, and integrate learning theories in the use of virtual worlds. Participants will be encouraged to create activities that are student-centered and maximize the real potential of virtual worlds. A primary goal of the workshop is to get educators thinking about their classes and how the tools used in Second Life can be personalized for the learning environments that they create. The workshop will explore examples of good teaching in Second Life and move beyond PowerPoint, lecture, and passive learning. Participants will make use of asynchronous discussions, multimedia materials, reading assignments and live, interactive class sessions to collaborate, learn, and expand the range of instructional possibilities that are available to students.

Event 6: TUG – Mozilla Firefox Browser Plug-Ins (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: September 20, 2007
Time: 1:30 – 2:15PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Mozilla Firefox is a free Internet browsing program that can be downloaded and installed onto your computer. Firefox has become very popular among computer users because it offers security and features that are not currently available on Internet Explorer. One of the most popular features of Firefox is its plug-in capability.

Plug-ins are small ancillary programs that ‘plug into” application programs in order to accomplish specific tasks. There are a variety of plug-ins available for Firefox ranging from ones that locate and download podcasts to ones that make Web-information more accessible to individuals who have disabilities. In this 45-minute session DoIT’s Chris Dobson will introduce participants to many of Firefox’s plug-in capabilities.

Event 7: Course Improvement Series Part 5 – Web Design (sponsored by the llinois Online Network)

Date: September 20, 2007
Time: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Part 5 of the Course Improvement series will be conducted using the new QOCI Rubric (http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp) as a guide. Each month the focus will be on one of the Rubric's categories and those attending will participate in a discussion of how to improve online courses specifically to that category. This month, the focus is on Web design. It's recommended that you download the checklist version of the Rubric from the link above before attending the workshop. Join in an active discussion that focuses on how Web design can enhance online student retention and success. Much of the discussion will be driven by the needs of the participants and examples will be given.

Event 8: Podcasting in Higher Education – Current Trends and Applications (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Date: September 26 – October 5, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
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
Registration: https://secured.sloanconsortium.org/podcasting-sept2007/registration.cfm

Podcasting has had a revolutionary impact on formal and informal teaching and learning. Rising out of the advent of the Apple iPod, podcasts have grown into the mainstream of online media since their inception in early 2004. The power of the individual to use podcasts to communicate globally has important implications for educators. Higher education professionals must learn how to harness the power of podcasting to reach an increasingly more tech savvy population of students and colleagues. Learn all about podcasts and podcasting in this online workshop.

DoIT's July Events

2007-07-05T12:53:00.000-05:00

Event 1: Hands-On Adobe PDF Accessibility Workshop (sponsored by the University of Illinois)

Date: July 9, 2007
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: Harper College, Room Y203k
Cost: free
Registration: contact the ADS office at 847.925.6266

This workshop will help instructors understand the accessibility features of Adobe PDF and Acrobat Reader. The workshop will be lead by Christopher Dobson of the Department of Instructional Technology, who will cover creating accessible documents from Microsoft Office, creating accessible PDF forms, and improving the accessibility of scanned and legacy PDF files. Participants will leave with the skills they need to integrate accessibility into the web publishing practices and instructional materials they use to teach people about PDF publishing. The workshop is a hands-on experience to help participants understand the details of accessible PDF authoring.

Event 2: Mixing It Up – The New Blended Canvas for Learning (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: July 10, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Join Erin Ebert as she describes how the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) launched a blended learning pilot program – three art courses that merged on-campus courses with successful e-Learning courses. The format combined a fully online course that students followed for content, project assignments and testing with once weekly in-class meetings. Class sessions focused on studio technique, critique sessions, and active topic discussion. Students reviewed course content and completed assignments and assessments on their own time. Erin will review the pilot’s implementation process, which involved researching hybrid/blended learning programs, training faculty to use a new approach, creating a special online student orientation, adapting the fully online courses to the blended format, meeting weekly with e-Learning services staff, providing continued instructional and technical support throughout the quarter, and implementing post-pilot evaluation and assessment from faculty and students.

Event 3: The Knowledge Building Paradigm - A Model of Learning for Net Generation Students (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: July 11, 2007
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join author Donald Philip as he discusses his research on how to create new knowledge and new understanding in a collaborative manner and through diverse media in the virtual classroom. Learn why Net Generation students expect interactive experiences and gain ideas on how you can prepare them to work in the distributed, virtual workplaces of the future. View his research paper in advance at http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=368 .

Event 4: Workload Management Techniques for Online Educators (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Date: July 11 – July 20, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145.00 (contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/workload_July07.asp

Instructors need to develop new time management skills when transitioning to online teaching. Online teaching can redefine faculty members’ teaching schedules. While the advantages for participating in online education include flexibility; the reality of the 24/7 classroom can prove daunting due to the investment in curriculum development and planning as well as the need to be responsive to student inquiries. This workshop offers strategies enabling online educators to manage time demands while teaching online courses. Topics include online course planning and prepation, best practices for presenting information in an online class, frequency of interaction with students and a “how to” guide for scheduling your online classroom.

Event 5: Complying with the TEACH Act and Copyright Issues in Distance Education (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: July 17, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

What does the TEACH Act mean for distance educators? TEACH amended the U.S. Copyright Act to allow educators at accredited highed education or recognized K-12 institutions to transmit portions of legally acquired audiovisual works over distance learning networks, without having to first obtain permission from the work's copyright owner. Fritz Dolak from Ball State University will also review the list he created for the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education Do's and Don'ts for transmitting copyrighted materials. Learn how to use the TEACH Act and the CONFU Multimedia Guidelines to legally use those portions of copyrighted works for you distance education classroom.

EVENT 6: Course Improvement Series Part 3 - Student Evaluation & Assessment (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: July 19, 2007
Time: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Part 3 of the Course Improvement series will be conducted using the new QOCI Rubric (http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp) as a guide. Each month the focus will be on one of the Rubric's categories and those attending will participate in a discussion of how to improve online courses specifically to that category. This month, the focus is on student evaluation and assessment. It's recommended that you download the checklist version of the Rubric from the link above before attending the workshop. Join in an active discussion in course improvement specific to the areas of Activities and Opportunities, Organization and Management, and Group Work. Much of the discussion will be driven by the needs of the participants and examples will be given.

Event 7: Vlogging in Education: Introduction to Implementation (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: July 24, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

The presenters will discuss the concepts and practice of blogging, vlogging, podcasting, and podcatchers, and their associated programs and equipment. Many higher education institutions are incorporating these technologies into their regular academic courses, often claiming they allow instructors another opportunity for unique collaboration efforts within their classroom. Is this just clever marketing, media hype, or is there a place for this relatively new technology within education? What do faculty and staff need to know about what it takes to capture, create, and implement blogging, vlogging, and podcasting within their classrooms? Is vodcasting simply posting video segments on Blackboard? Should you take the time to incorporate these technologies into your classroom?

DoIT's June Events

2007-06-04T16:14:00.000-05:00

Event 1: Engaging Students (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education

Date: June 7, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join seminar leaders Stephen Soreff and Stan Freeda from New Hampshire Department of Education as they discuss why teaching means engaging students in the classroom and online. Small group work, stimulating problems, and humor are important engagement tools. Online engagement is particularly challenging. Ice-breakers, captivating websites, videos, audio links, pictures, clever power points, and forums help instructors gain and keep online student involvement. All participants are invited to share their experiences and tips of how they engage students to enhance learning.

Event 2: To Ensure Student Success in Online Courses: Orient Students to Integrate Learning and Study Strategies (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: June 8, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join seminar leaders Frank Christ, Professor Emeritus, California State University at Long Beach and Ray Ganey, Professor, Western International University as they lead a discussion on designing online courses and setting up campus, district, or state-wide help sites. Ganey will focus on orienting prospective and new students to online learning. Christ will focus on learning and study strategies for online courses.

Event 3: Making ESL Accessible Online (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: June 19, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Just as native-speaking students are demanding more accessibility to education via online courses, so are ESL students. These students want/need to take English courses, but their personal and/or professional lives do not always allow them that opportunity. ESL students can access courses and instructors via Blackboard and e-NOVA Centra and interact with other students asynchronously and synchronously. The synchronous interactions allow students to develop their oral/aural communication skills. Online learning not only improves the students’ measurable skills such as writing and reading comprehension, but also helps their student behaviours, such as discipline and confidence. The presenters will provide information on teaching intermediate writing and reading and advanced writing and reading to non-native speakers. They will discuss teacher and student achievements and struggles with ESL online learning, and future plans for course improvements.

Event 4: Learning Online 2.0: 20 Engaging, Interacting and Syndicating Applications (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Date: June 20-June 29, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145.00 (contact Sarah Stark, DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/learningonline_june07.asp

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.

Event 5: Online Instructor Competencies (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: June 21, 2007
Time: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

As we pass from the early adopter phase into acceptance by many, the number of instructors taking part in online education grows. Although very qualified in their field, many instructors do not have any additional training or experience specifically in the field of distance or online education. Find out what such training should consist of and how someone can become a proficient online educator.

DoIT's May Events

2007-05-08T10:23:00.000-05:00

Event 1: MyLiteracies - Understanding the Net Generation through LiveJournals and Literacy Practices (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: May 8, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join Dana Wilber as she provides as an introduction to LiveJournal as well as the nature of social networking sites. She also will discuss connections to potential practices in higher education research and pedagogy. Review her article at http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=384

Event 2: Is Education 1.0 Ready for Web 2.0 Students? (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: May 8, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join John Thompson as he explores the meaning and application of Web 2.0 and how Net Generation students with Web 2.0 expectations will reshape institutions of higher education. Review his article at http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=393&action=article

Event 3: Faculty Summer Institute (sponsored by the University of Illinois)

Date: May 14-17, 2007
Time: view times and agenda at http://www.cites.uiuc.edu/edtech/FSI/agenda.html
Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cost: $125 - call Sarah Stark, DoIT at 847.925.6805 for information on possible registration support
Registration: begins April 2, 2007 - visit http://www.cites.uiuc.edu/edtech/FSI/index.html

Join other educators, developers, and innovators from across the state of Illinois and beyond in this four-day conference devoted to the exchange of information and ideas.FSI 2007 will offer more than 50 presentations, including hands-on workshops, forums, poster sessions, keynotes, and roundtable discussions. Focus will be on:introducing participants to the use of the Internet and computer technologies in teaching and learning; advancing the knowledge of those already familiar with the web and its uses in education; creating a network for sharing in the development of the curriculum and use of learning technologies; and providing an opportunity for faculty teaching in similar disciplines to share best practices.

Event 4: Tips and Tricks for Teaching Math Online (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: May 15, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Whether you are experienced or just getting started, Fred Feldon will offer advice on how to increase retention, provide a sense of community, produce your own instructional material, pick a course management system, manage assignments, group work and testing, and other techniques for successfully teaching mathematics online.

Event 5: Teaching Language with Technology (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: May 17, 2007
Time: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Teaching a language, online or in a traditional classroom, has come a long way from cassette tapes and workbooks. This webinar will feature some innovative uses of technology tools for language instruction. The program will be presented by Susan Manning, Ed.D., an ESL instructor at Waubonsee Community College and her students! They will share how they used digital audio, digital video, podcasts, and Skype to enhance speaking and listening skills. Susan will also discuss blogs, wikis, and other text-based tools for reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition.

Event 6: Teaching Music Appreciation Online (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council

Date: May 15, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark, DoIT, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

The explosion in distance education has impacted the performing and visual arts, in addition to the traditional core curriculum (math, letters, and science). Advances in technology have allowed colleges to offer classes that require large audio and visual components effectively in an online environment. Music appreciation is an example of a course that can use multimedia to present important concepts and enhance student learning. Streaming formats in audio and video not only engage students more effectively than traditional Web sites, but these technologies also help those students we consider to be “aural” or “visual” learners.

Event 7: Dynamic Collaboration, Discussion and Facilitation Practices (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Date: May 23-June 1, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145.00 contact Sarah Stark DoIT , at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/laboratory_apr07.asp

In the online classroom, interaction prompts more interaction by stimulating more perspectives, points of view, ideas, questions, and disagreements. Through collaboration and discussion, both facilitators and students help each other in the learning process. This workshop examines how facilitators can increase and provide quality engagement in an online academic environment. Strategies for designing discussion threads as issues for consideration rather than topics for debate, sequencing discussion prompts, using Socratic dialog, modeling reflective exchange, and closing down an exchange are explored. Exemplary exchanges are illustrated. Issues such as threading, pace, and helping students communicate clearly without the aid of nonverbal communication cues are discussed. Workshop participants can tap into a vast wealth of experience and idea sharing to enhance the online learning experience.

DoIT's April Events

2007-03-28T14:04:00.000-05:00

Event 1: TUG - Creating Successful Virtual Debates in an Online Classroom (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: April 5, 2007
Time: 3:00-3:45PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Come learn how Colleen Burns, Philosophy faculty, was able to successfully translate her on campus classroom debates into her online class. Determined to provide the same kinds of powerful learning experiences for her online students, Colleen created a detailed structure that resulted in her online students participating without reserve across a distance.

Event 2: Bits&Bytes - Social Bookmarking (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: April 10, 2007
Time: 1:40-2:00PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Web 2.0 tools are here! Join DoIT’s Sarah Stark to learn more about these tools in general and see for yourself how social bookmarking works.

Event 3: Bits&Bytes - Social Bookmarking (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: April 11, 2007
Time: 2:15-2:35PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Web 2.0 tools are here!Join DoIT’s Sarah Stark to learn more about these tools in general and see for yourself how social bookmarking works.

Event 4: Virtual Reality (VR) Worlds Benefits and Uses for the Higher Education Professional Online Workshop (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Dates: April 11 - April 20, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145 (contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/vrworlds_april07.asp

Virtual Reality Worlds, such as SecondLife and ActiveWorlds, offer educators endless opportunities to explore, invent, and collaborate. Administrators and instructors in higher education must learn how to harness the power of these virtual learning environments to satisfy an increasingly more tech savvy population of students and colleagues. This interactive online seminar, focused on virtual reality (VR) worlds, explores some of the possibilities available to online students and faculty. Dr. David Cillay, of Washington State University will take you through the key issues that you and your colleagues should be aware of when incorporating VR worlds into your online courses.

Event 5: Game-Based Technologies in Higher Education (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council

Date: April 17, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Education research is telling us that computer-based games teach skills and provoke learning, and that so-called "serious games" are effective used in tandem with traditional didactic methods. Virtual environments bring the subject matter to life, connecting students with experience through which they become active in the subject matter and begin synthesizing knowledge for themselves through critical thinking. This presentation will explore how gaming technology will become key to reaching and teaching the "Net Generation" of students born since 1982, of which 89.5 percent are computer literate, 63 percent Internet users, and 14.3 percent of whom have been using the Internet since age four.

Event 6: Moving the Laboratory Online Changing the Laboratory Learning Experience Using the Online Environment Online Workshop (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Dates: April 18 - April 27, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145 (contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/laboratory_apr07.asp

Is it possible to create authentic and engaging “hands-on” scientific learning experiences over the Internet? Can remote instrumentation combined with the tools and culture of the online environment be developed as a legitimate alternative to the current approaches used in teaching and learning laboratory-based sciences? Moving the lab online requires challenging the traditional science teaching practices, notions, and approaches used in science education today. It also involves redefining the best practices associated with these activities. As these practices develop, the online science environment will continue to provide interesting and engaging opportunities for the teaching of science. This workshop, facilitated by faculty from Western Washington University and the University of British Columbia, explores the laboratory learning experience in an online environment.

Event 7: An Example of Game-Based Technologies in Higher Education Pulse!! (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Counci

Date: April 24, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Pulse!! The Virtual Clinical Learning Lab is a research project at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi designed to show whether critical thinking and practical skills in medical knowledge can be learned in three-dimensional, immersive, virtual space. The Pulse!! learning platform is more than a serious game; it is an in-depth evaluation of gaming technology as a provider of complex clinical learning for the medical and health-care professions -- and it likely will illuminate whether higher education generally can look to gaming technology as a means of engaging increasingly disengaged generations of students.

Event 8: Getting Started Online Course Development Basics Online Workshop (sponsored by SLOAN-C)

Dates: April 25 - May 18, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $145 (contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for a membership registration code to get this price)
Full time faculty: Consider applying for a Technology Grant to pay for the registration cost
Registration: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/gettingstarted_apr07.asp

This workshop is for faculty: new to online education, motivated to enhance current teaching skills, challenged by the requirements of creating a functional, online classroom, or intrigued by the opportunities presented by online education and desire a guided approach as an introduction to the discipline. This workshop leverages effective practices and provides both a pedagogical, practical, and hands-on experience, enabling workshop participants to walk away with an online 'toolkit' for immediate application to their own online academic environment.The first and second weeks, faculty will explore actual online courses in several disciplines and institutions. The third and final week participants will build a syllabus leading to a complete online course module relevant to their own educational interests.

Event 9: Course Improvement Series Volume 2 Communication, Interaction and Collaboration (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: April 26, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Part 2 of the Course Improvement series will be conducted using the new QOCI Rubric (http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp) as a guide. Each month the focus will be on one of the Rubric's categories and those attending will participate in a discussion of how to improve online courses specifically to that category. This month, the focus is on communication, interaction and collaboration online.

It's recommended that you download the checklist version of the Rubric from the link above before attending the workshop. Join in an active discussion in course improvement specific to the areas of Activities and Opportunities, Organization and Management, and Group Work. Much of the discussion will be driven by the needs of the participants and examples will be given.

Special March Event: Blended (Hybrid) Workshop

2007-03-20T10:49:00.000-05:00

Special Event: Hybrid (Blended) Workshop (sponsored by Illinois Community Colleges Online)

Date: March 30, 2007
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Truman College (Chicago) - Faculty Dining Room
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2007 at 3:00PM
Registration Link:
http://www.ilcco.net/dice/ - Click on the yellow sticky note next to the event for the registration link. When registering, if asked, use the Access Code: 142f99

This workshop focuses on practical steps for hybrid (blended) course development and effective pedagogical strategies. Participants will work through the design process, leaving the workshop with lots of ideas for teaching a hybrid course with their own course content.

Contact Jeff Newell at jeff.newell@illinois.gov or call 217.558.2066 for more information.

DoIT's March Events

2007-03-01T12:28:00.000-06:00

Event 1: Bits&Bytes - Honing Your PowerPoint Skills (sponsored by DoIT

Date: March 6, 2007
Time: 1:40-2:25PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Have you ever wanted to know just how to add that special transition, effect, or style in PowerPoint? Or would you like to know how to add audio, video, or hyperlinks to your PowerPoint presentations in order to make them more effective as learning tools? If so, these sessions are for you! Join DoIT’s Kevin Crow as he helps you sharpen your PowerPoint skills. In this session Dr. Crow will answer your specific “how to?” questions regarding PowerPoint skills and techniques and will also facilitate discussion relating to the utilization of PowerPoint as an instructional/learning tool.

Event 2: Ten Core Principles for Designing Effective Learning Environments: Insights from Brain Research and Pedagogical Theory (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: March 7, 2007
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Join Judith V. Boettcher as she provides ten core learning principles that can guide technology-enhanced teaching as well as more traditional forms of instruction. Drawn from both traditional pedagogical theory as well as current research about how people learn, the ten principles integrate these findings in a helpful set of guidelines that give emphasis to issues of instructional design. Boettcher suggests ways in which online technology can help educators create learning environments that respect the individual needs of students, foster collaboration, and promote deeper, sustained levels of engagement with the course content.

Event 3: Bits&Bytes - Honing Your PowerPoint Skills (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: March 7, 2007
Time: 2:15-3:00PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Have you ever wanted to know just how to add that special transition, effect, or style in PowerPoint? Or would you like to know how to add audio, video, or hyperlinks to your PowerPoint presentations in order to make them more effective as learning tools? If so, these sessions are for you! Join DoIT’s Kevin Crow as he helps you sharpen your PowerPoint skills. In this session Dr. Crow will answer your specific “how to?” questions regarding PowerPoint skills and techniques and will also facilitate discussion relating to the utilization of PowerPoint as an instructional/learning tool.

Event 4: Online Synchronous Language Learning: SLMS over the Internet (sponsored by Innovate: Journal of Online Education)

Date: March 7, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Your computer via Webcast
Cost: free
Registration: http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/

Noting that distance learning environments often pose serious obstacles to second language instruction, Yuping Wang and Nian-Shing Chen propose that synchronous learning management systems (SLMS) can address the urgent need for real-time communication to support the student acquisition of language skills. To illustrate the pedagogical value of such technology, Wang and Chen investigate a state-of-the-art SLMS developed by the National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan and discuss the results of a pilot study that utilized this system in a series of online tutorials. In doing so, the authors illustrate how a range of SLMS functions—including online chat, a whiteboard, and a videoconferencing feature—provided students the chance to gain practical guidance in their language skills and overcome the sense of isolation that can characterize distance learning environments.

Event 5: Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) in the Online and Blended Classroom (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: March 13, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

The presenters from the College of Southern Maryland will explore methods instructors can use in an online or blended learning environment to collect feedback, early and often, on how well their students are learning what they are being taught. CATs provide faculty and their students with information they can use to ensure teaching and learning effectiveness. Participants will distinguish between formative and summative assessments, examine commonly used CATs, and explore ways to implement CATs in online and blended courses.

Event 6: TUG - Encourage Student Success with a Distance Learning Orientation (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: March 14, 2007
Time: 2:30-3:15PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

How can we help students be successful in distance learning? One way is to start them out with an orientation that includes topics about learning online, basic computer skills, and using a course management system. Join Professor Terry Morris and find out about Harper's new Distance Learning Orientation materials which introduce Learning Online, basic Computer Skills, and Using Blackboard in a web-based format utilizing multimedia, a review game, and self-quizzes. The topics covered are not only intended to help online students -- portions could be useful in face-to-face classes that use Blackboard. The presentation will conclude with a brainstorming session exploring how participants might use this material to encourage student success.

Event 7: Establishing Boundaries and Maximizing Potential for Virtual Educators (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council

Date: March 20, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Many online faculty work virtually and enjoy a potential lifestyle freedom not possible when teaching in the traditional classroom. However, virtual professors often have difficulty creating a life/work balance. As online education grows and matures as an industry, issues of burnout and stress continue to grow among online faculty. Maintaining a healthy life/work balance translates into productivity and continued passion for teaching. With practical tips, suggestions, and a dose of humor, presenter Teresa Marie Kelly from Kaplan University will examine the issues of balancing scheduling with flexibility, distinguishing between multi-tasking and splitting focus, leveraging technology, embracing the concept of working in the world not away from it, and cultivating peer support to establish a true life/work balance that maximizes the freedom of lifestyle and fuels teaching.

Event 8: Course Improvement Series Volume 1 – Instructional Design (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: March 29, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Over the next few months a Course Improvement series will be conducted using the new QOCI Rubric (http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/initiatives/qoci/rubric.asp) as a guide. Each month the focus will be on one of the Rubric's categories and those attending will participate in a discussion of how to improve online courses specifically to that category. First in the series is Instructional Design.

It's recommended that you download the checklist version of the Rubric from the link above before attending the workshop. Join in an active discussion in course improvement specific to the areas of Course Structure, Learning Goals and Objectives, Course Information, Instructional Strategies, Academic Integrity, and Use of Multimedia. Much of the discussion will be driven by the needs of the participants and examples will be given.

DoIT's February Events

2007-01-30T12:41:00.000-06:00

Event 1: Using Wikis and Blogs to Promote Information Literacy Skills and Library Resources (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: February 6, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

The use of wikis and blogs as library guides are excellent alternatives to more traditional methods of subject guides, pathfinders, or handouts. Blogs and wikis are Web-based, easy to update, are searchable, and allow for user input and feedback. This session will focus on lessons learned in the use of blogs and wikis to promote library skills and resources, and how these technologies can be used to strengthen learning communities through the collaboration of faculty, students and librarians. The interactive presentation will include a discussion of the pros and cons of wikis and blogs, community editing and feedback, getting others to contribute, and the strengths and weaknesses of the blogs and wikis over traditional HTML or paper research guides.

Event 2: Synchronous Classrooms (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: February 7, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

This Webinar will provide participants with strategies for using synchronous environments to enhance their communication with students as individuals, small groups, and as an entire class. Focus on the types of synchronous tools, purposes for synchronous communication, preparing for synchronous sessions, and strategies for delivering them will be shared.

Event 3: Podcasting Basics (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: February 13, 2007
Time: 1:40-2:00PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Join DoIT’s Tom Knoff as he explains the basics of podcasting. In this session Tom will explain how you can locate and download podcasts. He will also offer advice on how you can create or use podcasts for instruction.

Event 4: Podcasting Basics (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: February 14, 2007
Time: 1:00-1:20PM
Location: F 124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Event 5: Illinois Online Conference for Teaching and Learning (sponsored by Illinois Community Colleges Online and the Illinois Online Network)

Date: February 14-16, 2007
Time: Virtual
Location: Your computer
Cost: $125
Registration: visit https://www.ilcco.net/securepages/ioc/register/reg_online.cfm (Note: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before registering to find out if support for event cost is still available)

Join your colleagues for online presentations from K-12 educators, 2- and 4-year college faculty, staff and administrators, and work force development trainers who will provide a glimpse into the innovative and forward thinking uses of technology to facilitate teaching and learning. Note that all presentations will be available for one year after the close of the conference for your use and reference.

Event 6: Learn How to Record Anything From Your Computer Monitor to Create Course Materials Using Camtasia (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: February 20, 2007
Time: 1:40-2:30PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Camtasia Studio software is a video recording/editing/production application that gives you the power to record mouse movements on your monitor screen, PowerPoint presentations, voice and Web camera video. Join DoIT’s Kevin Crow who will share a demonstration of how you can create dynamic tutorials and presentations for the Web and CD-ROM delivery.

DoIT's January Events

2007-01-09T09:16:00.000-06:00

Event 1: Coping with Student Incivilities in the Online Environment (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

This program explores student behavior, but the emphasis is not on the student. Rather, it is on how we as educators can best approach difficult behavioral situations. In the online environment these incivilities can be especially severe, because some students choose to write extremely
inappropriate statements that they most likely would never say to a classmate or instructor in-person. What proactive strategies will reduce the occurrence of incivilities in the first place? And when incivilities do surface, what tactics minimize their negative impact on the class.

Discussion topics will include: student, faculty, and institutional factors influencing incivilities, proactive strategies for minimizing the incidence of incivilities before they occur, strategies for dealing with incivilities after they occur, reflective listening techniques, emotional impact of uncivil behaviors, and, increasing awareness on campus.

Event 2: Technologies, Timesavers and Tips (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 10, 2007
Time: 2:45-4:00PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Join us for this potpourri session where you can learn more about hardware, software, course material development and a tool to review your online course design. DoIT staff will be available to schedule individual sessions for more in-depth discussion based on your interests and needs.

Event 3: Instructional Design: Where to Begin (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)

Date: January 11, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Attend this workshop to learn more about the beginning steps to Instructional Design. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for designing a new course using outlining and mind mapping skills. We will also provide a few example outlines and an overview of technology tools that may help in the brainstorming process. Finally, we will hold a raffle at the end for a great prize, but you must be present to win!

Event 4: Learn How to Record Anything From Your Computer Monitor to Create Course Materials Using Camtasia (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 11, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Camtasia Studio software is a video recording/editing/production application that gives you the power to record mouse movements on your monitor screen, PowerPoint presentations, voice and Web camera video. Come see a demonstration of how you can create dynamic tutorials and presentations for the Web and CD-ROM delivery.

Event 5: Introduction to Blackboard (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 11, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Y203g
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Climb on board and take a tour of Blackboard, Harper's electronic course management system. Get an overview of the tools that can be used to support an on-campus class as well as to deliver a course entirely online. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about Blackboard's use in current Harper courses and will have the opportunity to request setup of individual sites as well.

Event 6: Teach "Live" at a Distance with Elluminate (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 11, 2007
Time: 7:00-8:00PM
Location: Your home computer
Cost: Free
Registration: Contact Fran Hendrickson at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat

Are you searching for a way to "meet" with your students synchronously (real-time) at a distance? If you are, Elluminate may be just the application for you! This workshop will introduce you to the basic tools available in Elluminate. Experience this Web-based application to have live voice conversations with your students using the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP). Note: It is recommended that participants have a DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed Internet connection to attend this session. You will also need speakers/headphones that are connected to your computer. A microphone will allow you to speak to others in the meeting, but it is not necessary. Participants will be notified via email how to access this session.

Event 7: Recycling Your Blackboard Course Site (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 12, 2007
Time: 9:00-9:30AM or 9:30-10:00AM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

Anyone who has a current Blackboard course should consider attending one of these recurring show-and-tell sessions to learn how to reuse your site each semester. This process is easy and helps to keep our very full Blackboard server running more smoothly. Time for questions will be provided during this session.

Event 8: Course Management System Review Initiative (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 12, 2007
Time: 10:30-11:30AM
Location: Y203g
Cost: Free
Registration: none required

With the continued growth in the use of Blackboard for both on-campus and online courses, available server space is dwindling rapidly. Attend this session to learn more about what popular course management systems are being used and indicate your interest in exploring them more in-depth throughout the spring semester.

Event 9: Teach "Live" at a Distance with Elluminate (sponsored by DoIT)

Date: January 12, 2007
Time: 10:30-11:30AM
Location: F124
Cost: Free
Registration: Contact Fran Hendrickson at 847.925.6586 to reserve your seat

Are you searching for a way to "meet" with your students synchronously (real-time) at a distance? If you are, Elluminate may be just the application for you! This workshop will introduce you to the basic tools available in Elluminate. Experience this Web-based application to have live voice conversations with your students using the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP). Note: It is recommended that participants have a DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed Internet connection to attend this session. You will also need speakers/headphones that are connected to your computer. A microphone will allow you to speak to others in the meeting, but it is not necessary. Participants will be notified via email how to access this session.

Event 10: Reducing Math Anxiety in an Online Classroom (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: January 23, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Some math-anxious students choose a distance education format to avoid some of the negative experiences they expect with traditional classes. This may be their greatest educational experience or their worst nightmare. Often students do not choose a delivery format based on the best match for their learning style. They choose a format for convenience or because their life circumstances will not allow other choices. When this is the case, we need to help students adapt to distance learning. John Beyers will discuss the cumulative experiences of more than 100 faculty and thousands of students in online math classrooms over several years. His presentation is based in part on an online workshop some leading experts at the University of Maryland University College developed called “Reducing Math Anxiety.”

DoIT's Early January Events

2006-12-05T12:31:00.000-06:00

Coping with Student Incivilities in the Online Environment (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Respectful conduct is vital to academic endeavors. Unfortunately, faculty, staff, and administrators must often contend with discourteous student behaviors. Incivilities affect the instructor’s capacity and desire to teach, the students’ ability to learn, and create emotional distress for all involved. Whether passive or overt, these disruptions are difficult to cope with, in part, because of their wide variety and often ambiguous nature. However, if not addressed, disrespectful behaviors rarely diminish, and will often escalate.

Although this program explores student behavior, the emphasis is not on the student, but on how we as educators can best approach these difficult situations. In the online environment these incivilities can be especially severe, because some students choose to write extremely inappropriate statements that they most likely would never say to a classmate or instructor in-person. What proactive strategies will reduce the occurrence of incivilities in the first place? And when incivilities do surface, what tactics minimize their negative impact on the class.

Discussion topics will include: student, faculty, and institutional factors influencing incivilities, proactive strategies for minimizing the incidence of incivilities before they occur, strategies for dealing with incivilities after they occur, reflective listening techniques, emotional impact of uncivil behaviors, and, increasing awareness on campus.

DoIT's December Events

2006-12-05T12:26:00.000-06:00

Promoting Scintillating Online Communication (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

Date: December 5, 2006
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer (speakers and microphone allow full participation)
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

How can educators encourage students to engage in more thoughtful and focused synchronous and asynchronous online communication? The presenter will discuss tips for planning, delivering, moderating, and grading discussion threads and live chats to get the most out of these e-learning communication methods.

DoIT's November Events

2006-11-22T14:45:00.000-06:00

Event 1: Complying with the TEACH Act and Copyright Issues in Distance Education (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)

· Date: November 7, 2006
· Time: 1:00-2:00PM
· Location: Your computer and telephone
· Cost: $25.00
· Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

What does the TEACH Act mean for distance educators? Fritz Dolak (Ball State University) will review the list he created for the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education "Do's and Don'ts" for transmitting copyrighted materials. Learn how to use the TEACH Act and the CONFU Multimedia Guidelines to legally use those portions of copyrighted works for your distance education classroom.

Event 2: DoIT Recommends... (Bits & Bytes)
· Date: November 7, 2006
· Time: 1:40-2:00PM
· Location: F 124
· Cost: free
· Registration: none
Join members of the DoIT staff in this 20-minute session as they present their favorite Web sites and/or free or low-cost software that may be useful to you!

Event 3: Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office (sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)

· Date: November 7, 2006
· Time: 2:00-3:00PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: free
· Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php

Dr. Jon Gunderson, University of Illinois, will present the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office and how it can assist in meeting these mandates as well as providing content for a wider range of users.

Event 4: DoIT Recommends... (Bits & Bytes)
· Date: November 8, 2006
· Time: 1:00-1:20PM
· Location: F 124
· Cost: free
· Registration: none

Join members of the DoIT staff in this 20-minute session as they present their favorite Web sites and/or free or low-cost software that may be useful to you!

Event 5: Best Practices for Microsoft Word
(sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
· Date: November 8, 2006
· Time: 2:00-3:00PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: free
· Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php

Learn best practices for styling features such as Headers, Images, Columns and more. See how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your document.

Event 6: Teaching Science Online (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)
· Date: November 14, 2006
· Time: 1:00-2:00PM
· Location: Your computer and telephone
· Cost: $25.00
· Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost)

Join Dr. Anita Naravane as she demonstrates two of the online science courses that she has developed for St. Petersburg College. Anita will discuss how she presents the content to her students, uses the technology, shares testing procedures, interaction with students, and how she conducts online labs. Anita will place audioconference participants in the role of the distance learning student by allowing them to see, hear, and interact with her and the online course material -- in the same way her students do. She will use a real-time, desktop Web-conferencing too that her college developed, St. Petersburg Online Communicator, SPOC, which allows her students at remote sites to see and interact with the information displayed on the instructor's computer screen. Participants will need a high-speed Internet connection with speakers. A microphone is preferred to ask questions, but attendees can also use the software's chat box to type in questions

Event 7: Best Practices for Microsoft PowerPoint
(sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
· Date: November 14, 2006
· Time: 2:00-3:00PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: free
· Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php

Learn best practice techniques for Titles. Layouts, Tables, Images and more. Join Christy Blew, University of Illinois, to see how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your presentation.

Event 8: Disabilities in the Classroom Discussion (TUG)
· Date: November 15, 2006
· Time: 3:00-3:45PM
· Location: F 124
· Cost: free
· Registration: none

Join Kevin Crow and Chris Dobson for this 45-minute session where you will learn more about accessibility, the legalities behind it and issues that surround the delivery of course material in an online environment. Resources to learn more will also be provided. Bring your questions and share in the discussion!

Event 9: Strategies for Teaching Math Online (interactive satellite broadcast sponsored by STARLINK)
· Date: November 30, 2006
· Time: 1:30-2:30PM (A 30-minute audioconference follows the broadcast)
· Location: F 127
· Cost: free
· Registration: please call 847.925.6586 so that a packet of materials will be ready for your use.

Join Dr. G. Donald Allen, Associate Head for Operations and Director of Technology Assisted Instruction, Department of Mathematics, Texas A&M University and others as they talk about meeting the challenges of teaching mathematics in the 21st century. Explore the world of online tools to learn math and improve math education with a focus on engaging the online math learner, constructing math drills and quizzes, uses of video and podcasting and dynamic Web tools.

Event 10: Assessment Techniques for Online Students (sponsored by the Illinois Online Network)
· Date: November 30, 2006
· Time: 2:00-3:00PM
· Location: Your computer
· Cost: Free
· Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Login in to learn more about and discuss strategies for assessing online student work. The discussion will also cover activities that promote these assessment strategies and the importance of their design. A prize to a lucky participant will be provided as well, but you must be present online to win!

DoIT October, 2006, Events and Activities

2006-10-05T16:55:00.000-05:00

Event 1: Adapting Face-to-Face Courses for the Online Environment: Parts 1 and 2 (sponsored by Waubonsee Community College)
Dates: October 6 and October 13, 2006
Time: 9:00AM-3:30PM
Location: Waubonsee Community College, Henning 101
Cost: $20.00
Registration: contact the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology at 630.466.2858. This two-part course will walk you through the essential elements of designing instructional events for the online environment. Presented in a hands-on format, you will use face-to-face activities in combination with a course management system to discover the tips, tricks, and tools useful for moving your course to the Web. Lunch will be provided.

Event 2: Camtasia
Bits & Bytes
Date: October 10, 2006
Time: 1:40-2:00PM
Location: F 124
Cost: free
Registration: none Join Kevin Crow in this 20-minute session to see how Camtasia software can help you design interactive course material. View a demonstration of how you can record anything that appears on your computer monitor and save it as a Flash file.

Event 3: Assessing Online Course Discussion (sponsored by the Instructional Technology Council)
Date: October 10, 2006
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer and telephone
Cost: $25.00
Registration: contact Sarah Stark DoIT Director, at 847.925.6805 before the event for registration and support for event cost) This presentation will help you to understand why it is important to assess online discussion, give you some ideas for structuring and managing that assessment, and start you thinking about how you can use assessment to make online discussions all you hoped they could be.

Event 4: Catch the Camtasia Wave! (Bits & Bytes)
Date: October 11, 2006
Time: 1:00-1:20PM
Location: F 124
Cost: free
Registration: none Join Kevin Crow in this 20-minute session to see how Camtasia software can help you design interactive course material. View a demonstration of how you can record anything that appears on your computer monitor and save it as a Flash file.

Event 5: Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office (sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
Date: October 12, 2006
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php Dr. Jon Gunderson, University of Illinois, will present the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office and how it can assist in meeting these mandates as well as providing content for a wider range of users.

Event 6: Best Practices for Microsoft PowerPoint (sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
Date: October 19, 2006
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php Learn best practice techniques for Titles. Layouts, Tables, Images and more. Join Christy Blew, University of Illinois, to see how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your presentation.

Event 7: Create Interactive Study Materials with StudyMate! (TUG)
Date: October 19, 2006
Time: 3:00-3:45PM
Location: F 124
Cost: free
Registration: none Join Sarah Stark for this 45-minute session where you will see a demonstration of how to create crossword puzzles, glossaries, flashcards, pick-a-letter, matching and fill-in-the-blank study exercises with software you can use both in your office and at home at no cost to you. Bring your own course information and create your own activities for use in Blackboard or on your own course Web page.

Event 8: Best Practices for Microsoft Word (sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
Date: October 25, 2006
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php Learn best practices for styling features such as Headers, Images, Columns and more. See how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your document.

Event 9: Designing/Redesigning and Evaluating Online Courses (sponsored by Illinois Online Network)
Date: October 26, 2006
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp (Note: You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information. Want to measure the quality of your online courses? At this workshop, the QOCI (Quality Online Course Initiative) rubric will be distributed and attendees will participate in a discussion on how to use this tool to design, redesign, and/or evaluate online courses.

Event 10: Best Practices for Microsoft Word (sponsored by Illinois Center of Information Technology Accessibility)
Date: October 26, 2006
Time: 2:30-3:30PM
Location: Your computer
Cost: free
Registration: visit http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu/webreg.php Learn best practices for styling features such as Headers, Images, Columns and more. See how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your document.

Designing/Redesigning and Evaluating Online Courses

2006-09-18T14:20:00.000-05:00

Learn about the Quality Online Course Initiative at this session.

Date: October 26, 2006
Time: 2:00 - 3:00PM

Topic: Designing/Redesigning and Evaluating Online Courses
Sponsored by: Illinois Online Network

Want to measure the quality of your online courses? At this workshop, we will distribute the QOCI (Quality Online Course Initiative) rubric and attendees will participate in a discussion on how to use this tool to design, redesign, and/or evaluate online courses.

To register for event, visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp ( You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Introduction to HTML for Online Instructors

2006-09-18T14:09:00.000-05:00

Learn the basics of HTML online!

Date: September 28, 2006
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Your computer

Topic: Introduction to HTML for Online Instructors
Sponsored by: Illinois Online Network

This workshop will focus on basic syntax and a few basic tags every online instructor should know. If you use a course management system (such as Blackboard) that allows you to create and or edit Web-type documents, this is the place for you. Come learn how to manipulate text (bold, underline, subscript, superscript, etc.), create hyperlinks, and create anchors to link to other sections of the same page. We will also be giving away a prize at the end of the session, but you must be present online to win!

To register for event, visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/institutes/webinars/monthly/upcomingevents.asp ( You must be logged in to MyION to register) or contact Kevin Johnson at kejohns@uillinois.edu for more information.

Technology Users Group (TUG) Meeting

2006-09-18T13:05:00.000-05:00

Can't make the September 21 meeting during the day? Then try this one during the evening from the comfort of your own home!

Date: September 26, 2006
Time: 7:00-7:45PM
Location: At your computer (office or home)

Topic: Using Elluminate Live to Reach Your Students at a Distance!
Sponsored by: DoIT

Join Matt Ensenberger for this 45-minute session where you will be provided with a hands-on demonstration of Elluminate Live!, a web-based tool that allows you to work with your students over the Internet in real time. Find out how you can talk with your students, take polls and share your documents almost like you were in the classroom!

Bits & Bytes Meeting

2006-09-18T13:03:00.000-05:00

Drop in for a 20-minute demonstration and discussion of Firefox!

Date: September 27, 2006
Time: 1:00-1:20PM
Location: F124

Topic: Firefox 1, Internet Explorer 0
Sponsored by: DoIT

Join Tom Knoff in this 20-minute session to learn why Harper faculty and students may want to consider making Firefox their primary browser for educational and personal use.

Bits & Bytes Meeting

2006-09-18T12:57:00.000-05:00

Drop in for a 20-minute demonstration and discussion of Firefox!

Date: September 26, 2006
Time: 1:40-2:00PM
Location: F124

Topic: Firefox 1, Internet Explorer 0
Sponsored by: DoIT

Join Tom Knoff in this 20-minute session to learn why Harper faculty and students may want to consider making Firefox their primary browser for educational and personal use.

Technology Users Group (TUG) Meeting

2006-09-18T12:33:00.000-05:00

Join us for our first TUG meeting of the year!

Date: September 21, 2006
Time: 3:00-3:45PM
Location: F124

Topic: Using Elluminate Live to Reach Your Students at a Distance!

Join Matt Ensenberger for this 45-minute session where you will be provided with a demonstration of Elluminate Live!, a web-based tool that allows you to work with your students over the Internet in real time. Find out how you can talk with your students, take polls and share your documents almost like you were in the classroom!

Spring DoIT Faculty Fellowship Presentation May 18, 2006

2006-05-15T12:16:00.000-05:00

Join us as Stephany Rimland, DoIT's spring 2006 Faculty Fellow, presents her project to the Harper community!

Project: Introduction to Art Portable Lectures
Date: May 18, 2006
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Room: F124

We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact Stephany at srimland@harpercollege.edu

TCC Online Conference Coming in April!

2006-03-27T16:03:00.000-06:00

If you are interested in the following session topics, consider attending the Technology, Colleges and Community Worldwide Online Conference!

the student experience
emerging techniques and technologies
student learning and support
survey and assessment
instructional design
instructional delivery
professional development

Conference dates are April 18 - 20, 2006.

Registration is only $69.00 (before April 7) and may be able to be paid through a technology mini-grant (see http://www.harpercollege.edu/facdev/grants.htm for grant form).

For more information, visit the conference website at http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/

New Standards for the New Student Interactive Satellite Broadcast

2006-02-20T12:46:00.000-06:00

Register now for this exciting free event! Call Lynn Secrest, Faculty Development Coordinator at 847.925.6119 to indicate your interest in attending.

Much has been made of the "new students" entering our institutions, referring to the Millennial Generation—the next generation in college enrollment. The “Millennials” include a wide range of students, from the digital native—never having known a world without the Internet or computer-mediated environment, to the first-generation college student—unprepared for the culture, and often rigors, of higher education. While community colleges have always worked with a diverse, non-traditional student population, this sudden, and simultaneous influx of both technologically sophisticated as well as under-prepared students, present a new set of challenges. In this session, we will explore issues related to teaching these students, with special focus given to the reality occurring in our classrooms.

How do we maintain high standards for success in this new teaching and learning environment that is transforming so quickly around us? Throughout this wide-ranging discussion, we will be seeking concrete strategies for improving student engagement in the learning process. In addition to comments from our experts, faculty will be integrally involved in this seminar. Please come to this session ready to engage thoughtfully in this important conversation.

For a complete description of this interactive satellite broadcast being held in F127 from 1:00-2:00PM on February 24, 2006, please visit http://www.starlinktraining.org/programs/feb24.asp

If you can't attend, a VHS tape will be available for checkout from Lynn Secrest (847.925.6119) after the broadcast.

This program is being sponsored by the Faculty Development Office and presented by STARLINK and the Texas Community College Teachers Association

Stephany Rimland Receives DoIT Faculty Fellowship

2006-02-14T15:50:00.000-06:00

Stephany E. Rimland received her M.A. in Art History from the University of Chicago. Stephany joined Harper College as a full-time faculty member in the Visual Art Department in the Fall 2005. Stephany currently teaches Art History and Introduction to the Arts courses at Harper College. Stephany’s areas of professional interest include Contemporary and Postmodern Art.

In this DoIT faculty fellowship project Stephany will create illustrative and demonstrative PowerPoint slides pertaining to important foundational art topics which will promote visual cognitive learning in the classroom. The completed PowerPoint presentations will be made available to all Harper Faculty as for classroom use and for use as supplementary learning materials on Blackboard Learning Systems.

The DoIT faculty fellowship will enable Stephanie to learn how to edit, manipulate and create digital images through Adobe Photoshop CS and to produce a group of “readymade” interactive PowerPoint presentations. Stephany anticipates that these interactive PowerPoint-presentations will be utilized as convenient pedagogical learning objects for introductory courses related to the visual arts and humanities.

DoIT Faculty Fellowships are intended for the development of an instructional technology project over the course of a single semester. Projects should enhance the use of instructional technology and can be discipline-based or more generally broad based. DoIT fellowships offer the participating faculty member three hours of release time or a $3,000 stipend per semester.

Harper College Faculty members who would like to develop an idea or project that involves instructional technology are encouraged to apply for a DoIT Faculty Fellowship. You can find the DoIT faculty Fellowship Application by going to the DoIT resource page http://www.harpercollege.edu/doit/res.html and clicking on the “forms” tab. If you would like to learn more about DoIT Faculty fellowships please contact John Kiener (DoIT Faculty Coordinator) at (847) 925-6170

Learning Opportunities brought to you by DoIT

2006-02-09T13:30:00.000-06:00

Fellow Faculty,
Have you wanted to utilize the "blackboard/whiteboard"during a PowerPoint presentation to jot down student responses or thoughts? We have all found it difficult to keep raising the screen, writing on the board, and then lowering the screen again.

DoIT offers a solution you'll like:On Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 12:15 OR Thursday, Feb.16th at 12:30, we will hold a 20-minute session toshow you how you can do this very simply. We will meet in F 124. Another side-benefit: The notes you enter can be saved into your PowerPoint presentation. No more stayingafter class to write down the contents of theblackboard.

On Thursday, Feb. 16th, starting at 11:00 am, we willconduct a 45-minute session on using PowerPoint in aninteractive manner.

Just imagine: PowerPoint CAN be used in an active learning environment!

Terry Morris Presents DoIT Faculty Fellowship Project

2005-12-05T08:41:00.000-06:00

Fellowship Project: E-Commerce Business Ethics Multimedia Case Studies
Fellow: Terry Morris
Date: Tuesday, 12/6/05
Time: 11:00am - 11:50am
Place: F124

Case studies can be a great learning tool to reinforce, research, examine, and apply course concepts.

This fellowship project involved collaboration with faculty and students at Creighton University, DoIT department members, and Harper College web development students.

Four case studies about an emerging e-commerce business, E-Kin, were brought to life using Flash multimedia. Although designed for an e-commerce course, the case studies could also be useful in marketing and management courses. These case studies have been listed at http://merlot.org, the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching and are available for any faculty member to use.

Attend the presentation to find out more and see a demo of the case studies.

Upcoming Online Conferences for Your Consideration

2005-11-29T10:10:00.000-06:00

Following are two upcoming online conferences that may be of interest to faculty.

New Media Consortium (NMC) Online Conference on Educational Gaming - December 6 and 7, 2005.
http://www.nmc.org/events/2005fall_online_conf

The 4th Annual Illinois Online Conference for Teaching and Learning - February 15-17, 2006.
http://www.ilonlineconf.org/

TUG (Technology Users Group) Meeting: Elluminate

2005-10-12T21:09:00.000-05:00

Take a tour of this "real time" distance course tool yourself! See how you can use this live environment to connect directly to your students. Join in the fun at this free drop-in demonstration on Thursday, October 13 from 11:00-11:45AM in F124.

Applications Now Open for Spring 2006 DoIT Faculty Fellowship!

2005-10-03T12:52:00.000-05:00

Interested in developing innovative instructional materials for classroom use or a series of workshops that enhance teaching with technology? If so, a DoIT Faculty Fellowship may be for you!

Fellowships are semester-long and include either 3 hours of release time or a $3000 stipend. Applications for the spring fellowship are due by 4:00PM on October 21, 2005. Four (4) copies of your completed application need to be sent to John Kiener in F140 by the time and date specified for consideration.

Please use the linked article headline to access the application form or visit http://www.harpercollege.edu/doit/forms/doit_fell.rtf . Questions about the fellowship requirements or application process can be directed to John Kiener (jkiener@harpercollege.edu) or Sarah Stark (sstark@harpercollege.edu).

We look forward to receiving your submission!

Pedagogy 201: Interactivity in E-Learning

2005-09-24T20:41:00.000-05:00

Gain further insight on how pedagogical values and best practices are key to improved interaction and thriving engagement in e-learning environments

ROOM: F 127 (Satellite Transmission of seminar)
DAY: Thursday
DATE: September 29, 2005
TIME: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

NOTE: This session will be recorde and will be available starting October 5, 2005.

New Faculty Coordinator for 2005-2006

2005-08-22T11:16:00.000-05:00

Associate Professor John Kiener joined the full-time Harper faculty in August, 1995 as an instructor in the Computer Information Services (CIS) department. Prior to that time, he taught at Harper as an adjunct faculty member for 14 years while working for MIS departments and data processing software consultants.

John primarily teaches NetPrep and computer programming language courses. He most recently served as the Coordinator of Learning Communities, chaired the Marketing Committee, and co-chaired the Institutional Planning Committee.

John's top priority as the new DoIT Faculty Coordinator is to talk with and work with Harper faculty on an individual or group basis to help determine if any of their teaching needs could beneficially be served through technology. He is also looking forward to investigating the use of "real time" software to teach at a distance.

Teaching Online - A Time Comparison

2005-07-30T09:03:00.000-05:00

An interesting article that compares the time involved with teaching online and teaching a face-to-face course. Here are some highlights:

The amount of time spent teaching an online course increased directly with the number of students enrolled.
Each additional student required 6 hours and 46 minutes of additional instruction time.
The amount of time spent teaching online was over twice the amount of time spent teaching in-class.
Per student, the time spent online was over six times larger than the time spent teaching in-class.
The major difference in the time spent teaching online was in communicating with the student.
Flexibility is an advantage to teaching online. Although the instructors time commitment is greater, the work is typically done at the convenience of the instructor.

Free Professional Training Session on Digital Imaging using Photoshop Elements

2005-05-10T11:50:00.000-05:00

Free Photoshop Elements 3 Summit at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Rosemont, IL
Saturday, May 28th 2:00-5:00 pm
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rooms 42, 43, 35

The following quotes were taken from http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com:
"Learn how to take control of your digital photos and begin editing and enhancing them like a pro. Each 3-hour summit is packed with useful information that you can put into practice immediately."
"There is no registration, all you have to do is show up!"

Corrine Moran presents DoIT Faculty Fellowship Project

2005-05-09T10:19:00.000-05:00

Corrine Moran will present her DoIT Fellowship Project: Creating a Digital Library for Harper College on Monday 5/16 at 2pm in F124. For more information contact Corrine Moran or Terry Morris.

April Bits & Bytes Session

2005-04-12T14:52:00.000-05:00

You're invited to the April DoIT Bits & Bytes Session!
Topic: Building an Online Community: Ice Breakers
Where: FIT Lab (F124)
When: Monday 4/18 Noon-12:45PM
Bring Your Lunch. Free cookies!

For more information contact:
Terry Morris, DoIT Faculty Coordinator x2291 or tmorris@harpercollege.edu

April TUG - Technology Users Group Meeting

2005-04-05T12:36:00.000-05:00

This month's meeting will focus on Online Student Group Collaboration.
Where: F124
Date: Tuesday 4/12/05
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Hope to see you there!
Contact Terry Morris (x2291 or tmorris@harpercollege.edu) for more information.

2005 Faculty Summer Institute

2005-04-05T12:32:00.000-05:00

Registration is now open for the 8th annual Faculty Summer Institute May 16-18, 2005 at the University of Illinois in Springfield.
A limited number of faculty sponsorships are available from DoIT. To request a sponsorship, contact Terry Morris (x2291 or tmorris@harpercollege.edu) by April 15, 2005.

Free Live Webcast, TCC 2005 Preview

2005-03-22T12:14:00.000-06:00

Tenth Anniversary Edition!
TCC 2005 WORLDWIDE ONLINE CONFERENCE
"Looking Back Towards the Future?"

FREE PREVIEW & PANEL DISCUSSION
"How Can Faculty & Staff Keep Up with the Changing Times?"

Join advisory panel members and keynoters in a free live webcast in celebration of the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the TCC Worldwide Online Conference. The webcast will include an informal interactive discussion with panel members, along with a preview of TCC 2005 conference activities. Panel members will provide suggestions
and ideas based on lessons learned from the past and how faculty can keep up with changes in instructional technology.

This live event is being offered at two different times to best accommodate multiple time zones.
March 30, 3:00 pm EST (8:00 pm GMT)
and again at
March 30, 7:00 pm EST (12:00 am GMT, Mar 31)

This free one-hour webcast is a prelude to the 10th Anniversary TCC Worldwide Online Conference, and is sponsored by LearningTimes.

The event is free, but registration is required. To reserve a virtual seat for the March 30th events: http://www.learningtimes.net/tcc2005webcast.html

Bits & Bytes Online Pedagogy Sessions

2005-03-09T17:34:00.000-06:00

You're invited to the March DoIT Bits & Bytes Online Pedagogy Sessions!

Topic: Guest Lecturers in Online Courses
Where: FIT Lab (F124)
Choose ONE of the following sessions:
Monday 3/14 Noon-12:45PM OR Tuesday 3/15 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Bring Your Lunch. Free cookies!
For more information contact Terry Morris, DoIT Faculty Coordinator x2291 or tmorris@harpercollege.edu.

Chris Dobson presents at TUG Meeting 3/8/05

2005-03-05T08:23:00.000-06:00

Technology User Group (TUG) Meeting Tuesday 3/8/05

Topic: Creating Accessible Microsoft Office Documents
Special Presenter: Chris Dobson, Department of Instructional Technology, Harper College

Chris will demonstrate the Illinois Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office. This tool converts Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents to be accessible to students with varied disabilities. The files that it generates meet or exceed Section 508 Accessibility Standards.

Where: FIT Lab (F124)
When: Tuesday, 3/8/05 3:15pm – 4:15pm
For More Info:
Contact Terry Morris, DoIT Faculty Coordinator x2291 tmorris@harpercollege.edu

ECC - Professional Development Opportunity

2005-03-02T11:44:00.000-06:00

Cheating and Plagiarism in the Technological Age
Presented by: Page Wolf, College of Lake County
Monday, March 14, 2005 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - ICT 126
As access to technology becomes increasingly prevalent, so have the various uses (or misuses) of different technology applications. This session will explore:
Technology as a means of cheating
Different approaches to cheating
Ways to prevent cheating

Web-Supported Evaluation and Assessment Strategies
Presented by: Patrice Hess, Illinois Central College
Monday, March 14, 2005 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - ICT 126
Participants will receive a list of suggestions for student evaluation and assessment strategies in a web-based environment. This forum will discuss:
Differences between evaluation and assessment
How and when to administer the evaluation
Assessment strategies and what to do with the results

Please contact Billie Barnett at Elgin Community College (847.214.7945) if you are interested in attending either or both of these sessions.

Technology, Colleges, & Community Worldwide Online Conference

2005-03-02T11:40:00.000-06:00

Announcing the 10th TCC - Technology, Colleges, & Community Worldwide Online Conference.

This online conference will be held April 19-21, 2005.
For a look at previous conferences, visit
http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/previousconferences.html.
See http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/registration/online.html for registration
information.

Webcast: Implications of Technology for General Education

2005-02-22T10:40:00.000-06:00

Greater Expectations for 21st-Century Learning:Implications of Technology for General Education
An Online Series of Webcasts Presented by the TLT Group with AAC&U

The first webcast, Redefining Writing, will take place at 2:00pm ET on February 24, 2005. Subsequent webcasts will focus on Inquiry Across the Curriculum, Learning About Other Cultures, and Integrative Learning and Electronic Portfolios.

Visit http://www.aacu.org/meetings/Tech_Gened_webcasts/index.cfm for more information.

MVCR Professional Development Opportunity

2005-02-21T12:22:00.000-06:00

Interested in developing a distance course or getting new ideas to enhance your current course? If so, the following online learning opportunities may be just what you have been looking for!

The Making the Virtual Classroom a Reality (MVCR) series of online instruction courses (http://www.mvcr.org) would like to announce that room is still available in our spring sessions.

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the MVCR program.

Free "Pedagogy 101 for Distance Learning" Streamed Event!

2005-02-21T10:29:00.000-06:00

Are you teaching a distance course or are you thinking about developing one? If so, the following event may be of interest. Note that this event is the first in a series of two, with the second being offered in April.

Free Streamed Video Event!
Title: Pedagogy 101 for Distance Learning
Focus: This seminar is a compilation of best practices for teaching distance courses. Leading theorists and experienced practitioners present proven techniques for distance faculty.

Participant Packet (for more information): email Terry Morris (tmorris@harpercollege.edu) or Sarah Stark (sstark@harpercollege.edu)

Dates/Times: Available February 25-March 3, 2005 (24-hour access via the Internet)
Access Site: http://telelearning.dcccd.edu/profdevsem0405/pedagogy101
To View: Click on the "View the Video of the Teleconference" link

Hardware and Software Requirements:
Hardware: Cable, DSL, or better Internet access
Software: Windows Media Player (available as a free download if you do not>already have it installed) at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp

Note: Not interested in viewing via videostream? You can also check this
program out on VHS videotape beginning February 26. Please contact DoIT at 847.925.6818 for details.

DoIT Spring 2005 Faculty Fellow

2005-01-21T15:26:00.000-06:00

Corinne Moran LaPat is the Faculty Fellow for spring 2005. She has worked at Harper for 2 1/2 years. Corinne is currently an instructor in the Art Department. She is Harper’s full-time art history faculty.

In addition to teaching, she is a member of the International Committee, she is the coordinator of the Harper College High School Art Show, and manages the art department’s image library. She holds a graduate degree in Art History from Columbia University in New York.

Corinne integrates a variety of technologies into her courses and is especially interested in creating courses that are entirely composed of digital images. Corinne’s fellowship project involves creating a digital image library, to be stored on CD, for each art history course offered at Harper College. The disks will be accessed in Room C 218, the Art Department’s slide library. This completed project can be used for both on- and off-campus and distance learning courses.

2005 IOC -- Illinois Online Conference Registration

2005-01-18T12:08:00.000-06:00

Join your colleagues from around the world in a state-of-the-art conference hosted by Illinois' P-20 education community.

The 2005 Illinois Online Conference for Teaching and Learning features keynotes, presentations and discussions based on the topics of: Innovation, Technology, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Current Issues in Illinois Education.

The conference will be held February 16-18, 2005 (TBA CST), with Preconference February 1, 2005 (TBA CST).

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) 2005 Conference

2004-10-21T10:31:00.000-05:00

The eighth annual TLT Conference will be held on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, IN on February 15 and 16, 2005.

TLT is free and open to anyone with an interest in instructional technology. We invite faculty, administrators, and IT professionals who are passionate about the role of technology in education to discuss and demonstrate innovative ways of incorporating technology into teaching and learning.

DoIT Spring Faculty Fellowships Available

2004-10-06T16:32:00.000-05:00

To Harper College Faculty:
Spring 2005 DoIT Faculty Fellowship Applications Now Open
Are you...
Interested in developing an application of instructional technology to enhance your courses?
or
Interested in developing a series of faculty workshops that enhance teaching and learning through the use of instructional technology?

Consider applying for a DoIT Faculty Fellowship!

Deadline for application submission: October 29, 2004

Submit 4 copies of your completed application with all required signatures to Terry Morris, F140.

Questions? Contact Terry Morris, tmorris@harpercollege.edu, x2291

UMUC Intellectual Property in Academia Workshop

2004-09-30T18:40:00.000-05:00

The Center for Intellectual Property at the University of Maryland
University College (UMUC) is hosting an asynchronous online workshop series.
Each workshop will last approximately two weeks and provide the participants with an understanding of core intellectual property issues facing higher education.

TACKLING THE TEACH ACT November 2 - November 16, 2004
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & BUILDING COMMUNITY ONLINE February 7 - February 18, 2005

DoIT Workshops: Not Just for Online Instructors

2004-09-30T08:17:00.000-05:00

DoIT Workshops are not just for online instructors!
Check out the following workshops:

Using Blackboard to Support On-Campus Classes
Creating a WebQuest
Cheating/Plagiarism Issues and the Internet (New!)

Fop more information contact Terry Morris or visit http://www.harpercollege.edu/doit/works.html

STOMP - Successful Teaching Online Mentoring Program

2004-09-29T17:51:00.000-05:00

This program will be underway very soon. Deepa Godambe, Dave Braunschweig, Collette Bockman, Terry Morris, Becky Curtin, and Carol Lissy have volunteered to serve as mentors. A variety of coures ranging from Administrative Technology to Humanities will be developed through this program. Contact Terry Morris for information.

Slate Conference

2004-09-15T21:21:00.000-05:00

The SLATE (Supporting Learning and Technology in Education) Midwest Blackboard Users Group presents:
2nd Annual Conference
"Build it Better" - Enhancing the Learning Experience
University of Chicago (downtown location) Gleacher Center
October 15, 2004.
http://slategroup.uchicago.edu/slatepreagenda.html

MVCR Making the Virtual Classroom a Reality

2004-09-15T21:16:00.000-05:00

MVCR offers a series of online faculty development courses designed to help faculty members acquire skills and knowledge needed to teach online. These courses may be taken as either continuing education or as graduate credit courses. A wide variety of courses are offered, including Online Learning: An Overview, Technology Tools for Online Learning, Encouraging Communication in Online Courses, Instructional Design for Online Course Development, and Student Assessment in Online Courses.
http://www.mvcr.org

Welcome to the Distance Learning Blog!

2004-09-15T21:01:00.000-05:00

This blog features news and developments about distance learning.