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WebCT As A Tool In Educational Technology

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WebCT As A Tool In Educational Technology

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    1. WebCT As A Tool In Educational Technology

    2. As A Tool In Instructional Technology

    3. A brief history of the origin of the Internet History of WebCT Overview of WebCT, Inc. Working with WebCT software Examples of WebCT use Where We Are Going Today

    4. Origin of the Internet- 1964 Paul Baran (of the Rand Corporation ) publishes a research paper (funded by US Air Force) on “Distributed Communications Networks”

    5. Origin of The Internet- 1967 & 1968 1967 Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), a division of the US Dept. of Defense, proposes a computer network without a central hub; “ARPA Network or “ARPANET” 1968 ARPA send out requests for machines that will act as switchboards for the proposed ARPANET

    6. Origin of The Internet- 1969 January: ARPANET officially commissioned August: First “interface message processor” (IMP) arrives at UCLA December: 3 more IMPs added & ARPANET is launched!

    7. A brief history of the origin of the Internet History of WebCT Overview of WebCT, Inc. Working with WebCT software Examples of WebCT use Where We Are Going Today

    8. History of WebCT- 1995 WebCT was conceived and (initially) developed by Murray Goldberg

    9. It all started with a grant As Murray began his research he quickly recognized the acute need for the creation of an online course platform Training in computer sciences + a love for teaching = WebCT 1995

    10. 1995 As a platform WebCT was designed to Make it easy for instructors to incorporate new & innovative technologies into instruction Facilitate course preparation which would enrich students' learning experiences

    11. 1995 For his development of WebCT, Murray won UBC’s prestigious teaching prize -- in his first year as a faculty member

    12. 1997 Together with his teaching assistant Sasan Salari and UBC, Murray formed the company, WebCT Educational Technologies, to continue development of the course management system software, and to support its users

    13. 1999 Universal Learning Technology (Boston, MA) merges with WebCT Learning Technologies The new company is WebCT, Inc.

    14. 2000 WebCT, Inc. launched WebCT.com, the e-Learning Hub This site, used in combination with the WebCT course management tools, is intended to maximize the online teaching and learning experience for students and faculty alike

    15. Today WebCT.com is the world’s leading provider of integrated e-learning systems Over 148,000 faculty members at more than 1,800 colleges and universities More than 5.8 million students WebCT is available in 10 major world languages

    16. Where We Are Going Today A brief history of the origin of the Internet History of WebCT Overview of WebCT, Inc. Working with WebCT software Examples of WebCT use

    17. Overview of WebCT, Inc. WebCT, Inc. offers WebCT software WebCT.com The e-Learning Hub & e-Learning Resource Packs WebCT newsletters And more

    18. Software: Course Development Allows for the inclusion of online material that includes text, images, video, and audio Allows designer to... Produce learning aids such as searchable indexes, glossaries, and image databases Integrate web resources into their courses

    19. Software: Course Development Allows designers to... Create opportunities for students to be knowledge builders Encourage student interaction by using hyperlinks to websites & student web pages

    20. Software: Course Evaluation Allows the designer to obtain data to analyze how the students utilize the course

    21. Software: Communication Online discussions E mail Real-time chat sessions An interactive whiteboard

    22. Software: Student Evaluation Allows the designer to… Evaluate students with quizzes and assignments Manage grades Supply feedback to students via an online grade book, self tests, and progress tracking

    23. Overview... WebCT, Inc. offers WebCT software WebCT.com The e-Learning Hub & e-Learning Resource Packs WebCT newsletters

    24. The e-Learning Hub The e-Learning Hub hosts e-Learning communities in a variety of academic disciplines Each community is led by subject matter experts and provides expertise and resources to instructors and students

    25. e-Learning Resource Packs An e-Learning Resource Pack (aka e-Pack) is a set of customizable online course materials developed and formatted for use in WebCT e-Packs are created by leading publishers in the education field

    26. e-Learning Resource Packs An e-Pack can be used as a foundation to which the designer adds resources Alternatively it can be used as a stand-alone unit that provides an online component to a classroom-based course

    27. Overview… WebCT, Inc offers WebCT software WebCT.com The e-Learning Hub & e-Learning Resource Packs WebCT newsletters

    28. WebCT Newsletters The “Online Teaching and Learning Newsletter” (OTL Newsletter) and “WebCT News are electronic newsletters featuring information of interest to web-based educators and WebCT users Link

    29. Newsletters This publication deals with general issues of web-based pedagogy It is written for both online educators and students Published weekly Link

    30. Newsletters This publication addresses WebCT-specific topics Certification and training Support issues and information Tool tips Best practices case studies WebCT institutes

    31. Newsletters Published twice each month Link

    32. Where We Are Going Today A brief history of the origin of the Internet History of WebCT Overview of WebCT, Inc. Working with WebCT software Examples of WebCT use

    33. Working with WebCT: Defining Access Levels Four levels of access are commonly assigned within WebCT Administrator Designer Teaching Assistant Student

    34. Administrator Manages server-related activities Creation of courses Deletion of courses Software updates All the “behind the scenes” activities

    35. Course designer Adds course content, e.g. Quizzes Assignments Revises course Creates and manages student information Evaluates assignments and quizzes Manages grades

    36. Teaching Assistant Assists the designer Evaluates assignments and quizzes Can change student grades

    37. Student Views course content Takes quizzes Submits assignments Posts messages Adds or modifies content in student presentation areas (if allowed by designers)

    38. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content tools Communication tools Pages/URL tools Evaluation tools Study tools

    39. Tools….

    40. Tools….

    41. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content Pages/URL Evaluation Study Communication

    42. A Blank Page! (Sort of…)

    43. Content Tools: Syllabus

    44. If You Fill In The Blanks...

    45. Link To A File You Created

    46. Homepage Development

    47. Content Development

    48. Module Table of Contents

    49. Page 1- Student View

    50. Page 5- Student View

    51. Page 11- Student View

    52. Homepage Development

    53. Content Tools: Compile This feature allows the student to print information from Online pages Discussion areas e mail

    54. Compile

    55. Compile

    56. Compile

    57. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content Communication Pages/URL Evaluation Study

    58. Homepage Development

    59. Communication Tools WebCT software provides tools to facilitate communication via Discussion E mail Real-time chat A “whiteboard” for interactive/real time discussion is also available

    60. Discussion Tool

    61. Discussion Tool

    62. Discussion Tool

    63. Discussion Tool

    64. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content Communication Page/URL Evaluation Study

    65. Page/URL Tools

    66. URL Tool

    67. Homepage Development

    68. Link from WebCT to External URL

    69. Page/URL Tool In a similar fashion WebCT allows linking to A single page within the course or externally An “organizer page” which can link to Other organizer page(s) Single page(s) External URL(s) Or any combination

    70. Organizer Page

    71. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content Communication Page/URL Evaluation Study

    72. Evaluation Tools

    73. Student View #1

    74. Student View #2

    75. Student View #3

    76. Evaluation Tools

    77. Self Test: Student View #1

    78. Self Test: Student View #2

    79. Self Test: Correct Choice

    80. Self Test: Incorrect Choice

    81. Evaluation Tools

    82. Homepage Development

    83. My Grades: Student View

    84. Working with WebCT: An Overview of The Tools 25 Tools Available They can be grouped into 5 categories Course content Communication Pages/URL Evaluation Study

    85. Study Tools

    86. My Progress

    87. Where We Are Going Today A brief history of the origin of the Internet History of WebCT Overview of WebCT, Inc. Working with WebCT software Examples of WebCT use

    88. Student View: “myWebCT”

    89. Course Homepage

    90. Course Information

    91. Syllabus

    92. Syllabus (cont)

    93. Course Homepage

    94. Link To Case Studies

    95. Links to Subject Areas

    96. Available Formats of Case Studies

    97. Links to Online Interactive Cases

    98. TOC of Case (Content Module)

    99. Page 10 in the Case

    100. Link To Page With Audio

    101. Case Summary Page

    102. Case Study Page

    103. Course Homepage

    104. Closing Comments WebCT software provides a platform from which the non-programmer can upload and manage his or her files on the WWW There is a learning curve, but once mastered new course creation, as well as revising and updating existing courses, can be accomplished quickly

    105. Closing Comments I use WebCT with Resident students to enhance delivery of my didactic materials Distant students (nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program) to deliver all of my didactic material

    106. My Most Important Finding Affirming the distance/online instruction literature From F2F discussions & surveys I have administered to both groups of students, it is the interactivity that makes my online instruction engaging & well received Accordingly, I constantly strive to increase the level of interactivity in my online material

    107. Where To Go From Here... To assist you in the development and delivery of online instruction a number of URLs are included at the end of this presentation If you would like some “hands on” experience with WebCT please consider signing up for one of the workshops on Tuesday morning or afternoon

    109. URLs Internet History An Internet History www.computerhistory.org/exhibits/internet_history/index.page Casting The Net www.amazon.com The History Channel www.historychannel.com

    110. URLs WebCT WebCT.com www.webct.com The e-Learning Hub www.webct.com WebCT Newsletters www.webct.com/faculty/service/selectnewsletters

    111. URLs Student Learner Guide for WebCT 3.x www.tafe.sa.edu.au/top/ettp/student_induct/index.html Introduction to Multimedia www.webct.com/webct/viewpage?name=institutes_bellevue_ispot

    112. URLs Interactivity Tools Quintessential Instructional Archive (Quia) www.quia.com Hot Potatoes http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/hotpot/ Quandry www.halfbakedsoftware.com/quandary/

    113. URLs Multimedia Educational Repository Merlot www.merlot.org/Home.po

    114. URLs Streaming (audio and video) The Leaders (Plug-in required) Real Player, Real Producer, etc www.real.com Windows MediaPlayer www.windowsmedia.com/mg/home.asp Alternatives (no Plug-in required) HotMedia www-4.ibm.com/software/net.media/

    115. URLs Online Services Banner Development & Figure Optimization for the WWW Adobe www.adobe.com/services/main.html Media Builder www.mediabuilder.com/

    116. URLs Javascript Resources The Javascript Source http://javascript.internet.com Javascripts http://webdeveloper.earthweb.com/pagedev/webjs

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