Wake Technical Community College: Distance Education

Faculty Training Schedule—Summer 2008
Basic Blackboard 7.2—Online
Basic Blackboard 7.2—Main Campus Available Fall 2008
Using PowerPoint with Blackboard—Main Campus
Introduction to Camtasia—Main Campus
Pinnacle—Main Campus Available Fall 2008
Podcasting—Online
Quality E-Learning Practices—Online
Distance Learning Training Compensation for Faculty

 

 

Basic Blackboard 7.2—ONLINE

To succeed in this online course, participants should be able to touch-type; use a mouse; enter text in a text editor or in Web-based forms; copy and paste text; save, locate, and open files on a computer; use drop-down lists; enter URL's; browse the Web; access Wake Tech e-mail.

Please complete the following before the training course begins:

  • Instructors will need a key account to log into Blackboard.
  • Study all of the Online Student Orientation materials. (Click on the following link to reach the orientation: Orientation.) Complete the following:
  • Click "Start Here" on the Orientation menu and download the Word file, "Tools for Success" to your PC to complete the items below.
    • For each skill on the list describe how your personal PC skills and computer experience measure up to each of the expectations listed.
    • For each Equipment item, describe your current personal PC equipment.
  • Go to Blackboard's e-mail in Online Student Orientation and attach your Tools for Success file to an email to all instructors.
  • Complete the Scavenger Hunt Assignment in Assignments.

To register for training, contact Tammi Wilcox (tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618) by the deadline posted below. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623), Linda Maynard (lwmaynard@waketech.edu, 919-866-5653), or Patrick Tribble (pttribble@waketech.edu, 919-866-5630).
Modules Begins Ends Location Registration Deadline

  • Introduction to Blackboard

  • Adding Content to Your Blackboard Class

  • Communicating with Your Students in Blackboard

  • Creating Blackboard Assessments

  • Managing Blackboard Assessments

  • Enhancing Content

 Wednesday
6/4/08		 Wednesday
7/9/08		 Online in Blackboard 5/28/08
       

 

6-Part Basic Blackboard 7.2—Main Campus

Available Fall 2008

To succeed in these workshops, participants should be able to touch-type; use a mouse; enter text in a text editor or in Web-based forms; copy and paste text; save, locate, and open files on a computer; use drop-down lists; enter URL's; browse the Web.

Please complete the following before the training course begins:

  • Instructors will need a key account to log into Blackboard.
  • Study all of the Online Student Orientation materials. (Click on the following link to reach the orientation: Orientation.) Complete the following:
  • Click "Start Here" on the Orientation menu and download the Word file, "Tools for Success" to your PC to complete the items below.
    • For each skill on the list describe how your personal PC skills and computer experience measure up to each of the expectations listed.
    • For each Equipment item, describe your current personal PC equipment.
  • Go to Blackboard's e-mail in Online Student Orientation and attach your Tools for Success file to an email to all instructors.
  • Complete the Scavenger Hunt Assignment in Assignments.

To register for training, contact Tammi Wilcox (tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618) by the deadline posted below. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623) or Linda Maynard (lwmaynard@waketech.edu, 919-866-5653).
Morning Workshop Series Day Date Time Location

Part 1 of 6

Introduction to Blackboard

  • Plan course layout

  • Quality Matters rubric
        

Part 2 of 6
Adding Content to Your Blackboard Class

  • Place course materials in appropriate areas.

  • Use Blackboard's Assignment feature.

  • Add folders, files, and graphics.

        

Part 3 of 6
Communicating with Your Students in Blackboard

  • Use the Discussion Board.

  • Create assignments.

  • Use Group pages.

        

Part 4 of 6
Creating Blackboard Assessments

  • Use the test canvas.

  • Understand test creation settings.

  • Use different question types.

  • Deploy a test.

        

Part 5 of 6
Managing Blackboard Assessments

  • Manage the Grade Book.

  • Weight grades.

  • Create question pools.

        

Part 6 of 6
Enhancing Content

  • Accessibility issues.

  • Use Internet resources to develop course materials.

  • Create images.

        
Afternoon Workshop Series        

Part 1 of 6

Introduction to Blackboard

  • Plan course layout

  • Quality Matters rubric

       

Part 2 of 6
Adding Content to Your Blackboard Class

  • Place course materials in appropriate areas.

  • Use Blackboard's Assignment feature.

  • Add folders, files, and graphics.

        

Part 3 of 6
Communicating with Your Students in Blackboard

  • Use the Discussion Board.

  • Create assignments.

  • Use Group pages.

        

Part 4 of 6
Creating Blackboard Assessments

  • Use the test canvas.

  • Understand test creation settings.

  • Use different question types.

  • Deploy a test.

        

Part 5 of 6
Managing Blackboard Assessments

  • Manage the Grade Book.

  • Weight grades.

  • Create question pools.

        

Part 6 of 6
Enhancing Content

  • Accessibility issues.

  • Use Internet resources to develop course materials.

  • Create images.

        

 

 

Using PowerPoint with Blackboard—Main Campus

Learn how to use PowerPoint presentations effectively with Blackboard. Bring a short PowerPoint presentation to add to your online class. Using multimedia in PowerPoint will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Basic Blackboard Training. Familiarity with PowerPoint.

To reserve a seat, contact Tammi Wilcox: tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623) or Patrick Tribble (pttribble@waketech.edu or 919-866-5630).

Workshop Day Date Time Location
Using PowerPoint with Blackboard Thursday 6/12/08 1-3 p.m. LE 26

 

3-Part Introduction to Camtasia—Main Campus

Use Camtasia software to produce screen demonstrations, video tutorials, and movies of any kind of desktop activity.

Prerequisite: Basic Blackboard Training.

To reserve a seat, contact Tammi Wilcox: tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623) or Patrick Tribble (pttribble@waketech.edu or 919-866-5630).
Workshops Day Date Time Location
Parts 1, 2, and 3
Introduction to Camtasia		 Thursday 6/19/08 1-3 p.m. LE 26
Thursday 6/26/08 1-3 p.m. LE 26
Thursday 7/10/08 1-3 p.m. LE 26

 

10-Part Pinnacle—Main Campus

Available Fall 2008

 Create, edit, and deliver digital video for online courses.

Prerequisite: Basic Blackboard and Camtasia Training.

To reserve a seat, contact Tammi Wilcox: tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618. If you have questions about the training, contact Patrick Tribble (pttribbl@waketech.edu, 919-866-5630) or Mary Harbison  (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623).
Workshops Day Date Time Location

Part 1 of 10

  • Compare Camtasia and Pinnacle.
  • Introduction to video terminology.
  • Discuss video delivery guidelines.
        
Part 2 of 10
  • Introduction to basic camcorder operation.
  • Participants submit video plan for discussion.
  • Schedule camcorder sessions with training instructor.
        
Parts 3 & 4 of 10
  • Videotape project.
  • Transfer video to Pinnacle.
        
Parts 5 & 6 of 10
  • Introduction to Pinnacle.
  • Edit individual video projects.
  • Manage file sizes.
        
Parts 7 & 8 of 10
  • Lab time with instructor.
        
Part 9 of 10
  • Convert video projects to alternate file formats.
        
Part 10 of 10
  • Present projects to class.
        

 

Podcasting—ONLINE

Explore how podcasting can become an integral part of the learning process for your students. This is a self-paced online course.

Prerequisite: Blackboard Training or experience.

To be added to the class, contact Tammi Wilcox: tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623) or Patrick Tribble (pttribble@waketech.edu or 919-866-5630).

Workshop Day Date Time Location
Podcasting ongoing 6/2/08 any online in Blackboard

 

Quality E-Learning Practices —ONLINE

Learn how to use Quality Matters course standards to create an effective online or hybrid course. Course is limited to 10 instructors who will edit their own inactive online or hybrid course during this semester-long online class. QEP Certification awarded to courses that successfully meet QEP standards. There will be a face-to-face orientation, date, time, and location to be determined by participants.

Prerequisite: Basic Blackboard Training and experience.

To be added to the class, contact Tammi Wilcox: tlwilcox@waketech.edu, 919-866-5618. If you have questions about the training, contact Mary Harbison (miharbison@waketech.edu, 919-866-5623) or Patrick Tribble (pttribble@waketech.edu or 919-866-5630).

Workshop Day Date Time Location
Quality E-Learning Practices Tuesday 6/3/08 TBA LE 26

 

 

Distance Learning Training Compensation Policy

Eligibility

  • Full-time and adjunct faculty who have not taught an online or hybrid* course and who have not previously completed training are eligible for training compensation.
    *Hybrid course defined as delivering a minimum of 50% of course content online, 50% on campus.
  • Faculty who have taught an online or hybrid course or who have completed training prior to March 2006 are not eligible for training compensation.

Requirements

  • Trainees must be computer literate. (file management, email, cut/paste, browse web)
  • To request compensation for training, submit an application form with the required signatures to the Distance Education Support Department before training begins.
  • To receive compensation, training must be successfully completed on schedule. For Basic Blackboard training, see Limitation 1.
  • Training must be repeated in its entirety if it is not completed on schedule.

NOTE : Exceptions to the training compensation policy must be approved by the Dean of Academic Support Services and the Vice President of Curriculum Education Services.

Options

Comp.

Information, Requirements, Prerequisites, Limitations

One-Time-Only Course Load Reduction

N/A

Requirements:

    • Obtain certification in Basic Blackboard, PowerPoint, and Camtasia training.
    • Teach an online or hybrid course in the next term.

Limitation: Course load reduction available only to full-time faculty who have not taught an online or hybrid course.

Basic Blackboard

$600
  • Training available online or on Main Campus in a series of six 2-hour workshops. Includes additional assignments.
  • Approximate 25-hour time commitment.
  • Certificate issued upon successful completion.

Requirement: Teach an online or hybrid course within two terms of certification.

Limitations:

    • Training compensation will be processed when the first online or hybrid course is taught, not when training is completed.
    • Training must be repeated in its entirety if an online or hybrid course is not taught in one of the two semesters following training.
    • Cannot be combined with a course load reduction.

Using PowerPoint with Blackboard

$100
  • Two-hour workshop held on Main Campus.
  • Certificate issued upon successful completion.

Prerequisite: Blackboard teaching experience and familiarity with PowerPoint.

Requirement: Add PowerPoint content to an online course.

Limitation: Cannot be combined with a course load reduction.

Introduction to Camtasia
Parts 1, 2, & 3

$200
  • Three 2-hour workshops with an additional assignment held on Main Campus.
  • Use Camtasia software to produce screen demonstrations, video tutorials, and movies of any kind of desktop activity.
  • Certificate issued upon successful completion.

Prerequisite: Blackboard training or experience and PowerPoint training.

Requirement: Add Camtasia content to an online course.

Limitation: Cannot be combined with a course load reduction.

Pinnacle

$600
  • Ten 2-hour workshops with additional assignments held on Main Campus.
  • Create and edit digital video clips for online courses.
  • Approximate 25-hour time commitment.
  • Certificate issued upon successful completion.

Prerequisite: Blackboard, PowerPoint, and Camtasia training.

Requirement: Produce Pinnacle video for an online course.

Limitation: Faculty must teach online for a minimum of 2 semesters prior to Pinnacle training or trainer’s permission.

Quality
E-Learning Practices

$600
  • Semester-long online course.
  • Edit or develop an online or hybrid course according to the 2005-2006 Quality Matters’ rubric, which provides standards for the continuous improvement of online courses regardless of discipline.

Prerequisite: Blackboard training or experience.

New Course Compensation

$500

Teach one additional new-to-you online or hybrid course.

Limitations:

    • Compensation is available for only one new course per semester.
    • Compensation is not available for the first online or hybrid course.
    • Compensation is not available for converting a hybrid course to an online course. (Hybrid requires 50% of course content online)

Discipline-Specific Training

TBD
  • Department head initiates by submitting a written proposal to the Distance Education Support Department.
  • Rate of compensation determined by hours in training.

Prerequisite: Blackboard training or experience.

Requirement: Teach an online or hybrid course in semester following training.

Contact your department head or Distance Education Support for an application form. If you have questions about the compensation policy, please contact Distance Education Support.

 

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