lauren kalash rosa martey candace ryder pete seel don zimmerman professional development institute,...
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Using Lynda.com at CSU
Lauren Kalash
Rosa Martey
Candace Ryder
Pete Seel
Don Zimmerman
Professional Development Institute, January 5, 2011
Colorado State University
Purpose of today’s sessionWelcome to all – a very diverse audienceHave faculty discuss their use of
Lynda.com modules in CSU coursesGoal 1 – encourage faculty use of Lynda
modules in labs (and to keep up)Goal 2 – have students use Lynda modules in
course labs and at homeGoal 3 – encourage life-long learning by
students, staff & facultyRecent usage stats are here
Top 12Lynda Modules
Title Views
Access 2010 Essential Training 2702
Photoshop CS5 Essential Training 2157
Photoshop CS5 for Photographers 1716
Dreamweaver CS5 Essential Training
1621
XHTML and HTML Essential Training
1293
Final Cut Pro 7 Essential Training 832
Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Fundamentals
768
Creating a First Web Site with Dreamweaver CS5
656
Python 3.0 Essential training 514
ASP.NET Essential Training 496Web Site Strategy and Planning 449
Project 2010 Essential Training 488
At CSU - as of November 30, 2010…
We need to expand staff, faculty, and student usage beyond these programs
Background:
Lynda Weinman is co-founder and publisher of a series of Hands-On Training software books
Started producing videos to support the textsToday – 57,000 video tutorials at Lynda.comIndividual subscriptions are $25/month or $250/yearCSU is paying $35,000 for a university-wide site
license from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011Need to encourage use to justify renewal of the
license for 2011-2012 -- and beyond
Disparity in Entry-level Skills:Common problem in teaching digital skills is that
some students are already experts in software use -- and some are just beginners
Much depends on experience with computer technology and software in their high school
Key point use of Lynda.com for lab instruction is that advanced students aren’t bored and beginners are not hopelessly lost in learning software skills
Speakers will talk about this issue today…
Speakers (in order):Lauren Kalash on using Lynda.com modules
in her Agri 320 courseRosa Martey on using the modules in JTC
211 Computer-Mediated Visual Communication
Candace Ryder on using the modules in her BUS 150 course (enrollment = 300+)
Using modules in JTC 335 Digital Photography for remediation -- Pete
Don Zimmerman on promoting faculty and student use at CSU
Lauren Kalash College of Agricultural Sciences Lynda.com modules used in Agri 320 courseSaves students moneyOffers unlimited and searchable accessConvenienceCustomizationEmpowers students and faculty for lifelong learning
Rosa MarteyDepartment of Journalism and Technical Communication
Lynda.com modules used in JTC 211 Computer-Mediated Visual Communication course
Part of major re-design of the course for fall 2010
Lynda for CMC LearningJTC 211: Computer-Mediated Visual
Communication Photoshop Dreamweaver HTML Premier
Lynda videos as core student learning tool GTA support, guided exercises, reviews
Dramatically increase student control and tailored learning
Emphasize using tools to learn Rather than “spoon-feeding” information
Lynda for Self-Directed Learning
Students select videos on specific skillsCertain topics required
Earn points for completing exercises125 points required in module
Beginner lessons qualify you for
intermediate, then advanced, etc.
Flexibility encourages self-challenge
Measure output Short essays, quizzes, etc.
Questions progressively harder
Lynda Use OutcomesFlexibility in learning styles
Visual, aural, text (transcripts) Able to move among learning approaches on
their own
Flexibility in learning content, pacing Selection of levels Focus on most helpful topics
Decreased pressure on GTA preparation Reference points Self-training
Higher self-efficacy Average 25% increase among passing students
on computer learning self-efficacy measures
Use in JTC 335 Digital Photography
The course does NOT have a prerequisite, but all JTC majors have learned Photoshop basics in Rosa’s JTC 211 Visual Communication course
Learning gap in Photoshop? Why would they forget?Student required to review the related Lynda moduleA common problem with any photo – Shadows in a
photo are too dark and the highlights are too brightTool in PS Elements 9: Shadow/Highlights AdjustmentModule in Correcting Photos (80 min.) is brief: 2:42Assessment – show me in lab that they understand
how to use the proper tool effectivelyMay actually create a Photoshop Rx form…
One final key point:
To access the modules make sure you enter through the CSU portal to Lynda.com using your eID and password at
http://lynda.colostate.edu/A live link is here
Don Zimmerman Department of Journalism and Technical Communication
Was key faculty person involved in seeking University Technology Fee funds for the Lynda.com license