course management system november 13, 2003. topics why webct? webct growth support issues course...
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Course Management System
November 13, 2003
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Topics
Why WebCT? WebCT growth Support Issues Course Redesign Projects New refreshed PRESENT web site Winter Faculty Institute Consolidated grants program
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Why WebCT?
Committee of staff & faculty Vendor and University presentations Criteria: usability, functionality, company
responsiveness Actual decision
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Student usage
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Courses
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Non-academic Usage
Supporting uses of WebCT not directly related to coursesOccupational Health and Safety: 2,000
studentsFulbright ScholarsNurse MentorsTraining Ice Skating Judges
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Support Strategies
Training Required introductory training Other classes
Interactive Student Activities Quizzes and Surveys Organizing Course Material Course Design—Beyond Basics (NEW) Grading
One site for all WebCT information
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Accessing WebCTwww.udel.edu/webct
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Support Strategies
Awarding grants to achieve “redesign” Showcasing faculty efforts Creating an online introduction Looking for ways to leverage our
instructional design resources Hiring graduate assistants Streamlining our course creation process
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VISTA in our future?
Database version True enterprise-wide product Ability in integrate real time with Student
Information systems “Centralized implementation with local
control” Facilitates content sharing
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Course Resign Projects
Virtual Microscope Students were failing the practical lab
experimentTeaches microscopy; not a virtual lab
Available from MERLOT Other efforts to more closely align lab and
lectures
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Psychology—Learning & Motivation
Revitalizing the “Keller method,” self mastery of textbook material
Hypothesis: computer technology can overcome problems that led to its decline
Course Changes On demand (on line tests) Replace lecture with small groups Replace term paper with focused labs
Technology—secure testing center
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Secure testing center
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Resources
WebCT Access and Informationwww.udel.edu/webct
PRESENT, UD’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center www.udel.edu/present
at The University of Delaware