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Wednesday, 20 July 2005: 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Pacific B (San Francisco Marriott)
C-2: Deploying WebCT Campus Edition 4 and Datatel
Detailed Description:LC-State was the first campus to go live using Datatel to push course and student information into WebCT. The panel will share views of the changes in procedures brought about from three perspectives: the Instructional Design Lead, the head of Distance Learning, and that of an experienced WebCT instructor. The discussion will also focus on shifts in best practices as seen from these perspectives. Time will be set aside for Q&A.
Presentation Format:Panel
Topic:Integrating the campus: Technical solutions and extended uses
Target Audience:Academic Technology Directors, Course Designers, E-learning Managers, Faculty and Other Instructors
Appropriate Audience Level:Experienced WebCT users
Abstract Text:The integration of Datatel and WebCT 4 CE requires true team effort and cooperation. It can bring to a head any conflicts that might exist in the campus community between administrative and academic interests. In addition, the integration effort requires technical support from both software providers.

LC-State's experience with this integration was a largely positive one from the perspective of the support staff for the various campus technologies involved. However, the impact on academics and student use of the systems is still being assess and analyzed.

A WebCT administrator, Distance Learning Director, and faculty member will share from their perspectives regarding the following topics:

  • Building the integration team
  • Pre-planning
  • WebCT support options -- wishes, choices, and regrets
  • Datatel support -- listserv to the rescue
  • Preparing faculty for the change
  • Testing issues -- ghosts in the machine
  • Deployment and its impact on stakeholders
  • Dealing with Datatel quirks
  • Second semester bumps
  • Toying with Integration settings
  • Making inroads on an old paradigm



Session Leader:Thomas A. Hennigan
LC_State IT/Media Services
Co-presenters:Kristy Roberts
LC State Distance Learning

Wayne A. Carroll
LC-State

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