Syllabus

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Provide resources and opportunities for faculty to learn and implement new technologies and teaching strategies to improve the quality of online course delivery.

EXPECTATIONS:

Meet with your Instructional Designer to decide on your certification plan. Complete all of the following. Note: Some requirements ask you to choose only 2 or 3 options on the list.

1. Teach online course for at least one semester - required
2. Complete the Online Theory and Technology Course - To be done on your own time. Approximately 4 hours.
3. Attend the Using "Best Practices" Workshop: 1:00- 4:00 pm
   Oct. 4, 2007
   Complete all of the following:
   1. Teaching in Vista - implement grading forms, goals, objectives and other tools to achieve learning outcomes.
   2. Design of Course - engaging to students, pedagogical basis for course design, usability, use of new technology.
   3. Assess student evaluations
4. Attend the New Communication Tool Workshop: 1:00- 4:00 pm
   Part I, Nov. 1, 2007
   Part II, Dec. 6, 2007
   Implement 2 or more of the following in your course:
   • Video Introduction
   • Wimba Voice Tool
   • Camtasia/Captivate - i.e. narrated PowerPoints, tour of the course
   • Make Course Available in Open Courseware
   • Pod Casting
   • Blogs
   • Wikis
   • Other ...
5. Attend the Advanced Features in Vista Workshop: 1:00- 4:00 pm
   Part I, Jan. 10, 2008
   Part II, Feb. 7, 2008
   Implement 3 or more in your course:
   • Media Library
   • Interactive Learning Tools - Crossword Puzzles, Games
   • Group Manager
   • Customizing Icons
   • Customized Grade Book
   • CSS
6. Attend the Assessments Workshop: 1:00- 4:00 pm
   Mar. 6, 2008
   Utilize the following in your course:
   • Vista Assessment - Explore question types and build assessments with Respondus.
   • ChiTester: Determine and configure appropriate levels of assessment security and statistical reports.
   • Group Discussion on assessment theory and the impact of technology on assessment.
   • Alternatives - Study Mate, Student Response Systems
7. Peer Review - by Department Chair and 2 other faculty
8. Present in a Faculty Showcase - April 3, 2008
9. Peer Review another Course - future MOTC cohort
   • Compensation: $1,000 in software, electronics or cash
   • Estimated time to complete 40-60 hours
   • Must be completed by May 1, 2008