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Thursday, 15 July 2004: 10:30 AM-11:15 AM | |||
Oceanic 1 (Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel) | |||
M-1: A Statewide WebCT Certification Initiative | |||
| Detailed Description: | In Tennessee, training is assigned to a variety of people, some with technical skills and some with instructional design skills. The certification process ensures that they all have a solid foundation in both the mechanics of WebCT and the pedagogy of online teaching & learning. This session will present the benefits of a 2003-2004 effort to certify at least one trainer on each of the Tennessee Board of Regents 19 colleges and universities. | ||
| Presentation Format: | Showcase | ||
| Topic: | Partnering for success: Multi-institution and consortium challenges and solutions | ||
| Target Audience: | Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors, System Administrators, Senior Administrators, E-learning Managers | ||
| Appropriate Audience Level: | Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users | ||
| Abstract Text: | In 2003, there were two WebCT certified trainers in Tennessee. These trainers valued their certification experience to the extent that they recommended a statewide initiative to certify at least one trainer from each of the Tennessee Board of Regents nineteen colleges and universities. Because travel funds are in short supply, the certification workshop was offered in Tennessee. In January 2004, twenty-three additional trainers completed the certification online course and face-to-face workshop. With two other certifications, this brings the number of certified trainers in Tennessee to twenty-seven. The impact on the quality and availability of training has been dramatic. The certification class is being followed by a continued community of trainers online, and annual meetings are also planned. | ||
| Session Leader: | John St.Clair Tennessee Board of Regents | ||
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