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| Thursday, July 13, 2006: 11:15 AM-12:00 PM | |||
| Mississippi Room (Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers) | |||
| H-1: 30 Minute e-Course: Quick Tips for Effective Course Design | |||
| Detailed Description: | You’ve probably heard of the “30-Minute Meal”, but how about the 30-Minute e-Course? This highly interactive showcase will share time-saving techniques for online courses, inspired by Rachael Ray’s 30-Minute Meal cooking show format. The motto “Learn to do by doing” will be used to give hints on how to get students to work effectively in groups to complete collaborative assignments. Discover new techniques that save time, utilize the 7 Principles of Good Undergraduate Education, and foster student interactivity in your course. | ||
| Presentation Format: | Showcase | ||
| Topic: | Empowering educators: Professional development models and methods | ||
| Target Audience: | Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors, K-12 Educational Staff | ||
| Appropriate Audience Level: | Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users | ||
| Abstract Text: | Time management is a major concern for most faculty members using WebCt in E Learning, Hybrid or Blended environments. I have learned many time saving techniques that utilize the 7 Principles of Good Undergraduate Education. I will share these during this highly interactive showcase. One of my favorite cooking shows is Rachael Ray's 30-minute meals. I use her format to explain tips and tricks for getting student interaction within your WebCT while limiting the amount of time it takes the instructor to make his/her presence known to the class. The motto “Learn to do by doing” will be used to give hints on how to get students to work effectively in groups to complete collaborative assignments. Since our students come to our course spaces with varying learning styles, we must provide a number of different ways for the student to learn the material. Encourage them to select the elements that best match their own learning styles while communicating high expectations. Designers should not be afraid of using materials that are available from publishers, but should be selective and customize the materials to fit the student's needs. Don't be afraid of including links to other materials on the web, but do make effective use of the content modules so that student tracking will give appropriate feedback to the instructor. Remember to be an active member of the course and to enjoy your time with your students. | ||
| Session Leader: | Arta Szathmary Bucks County Community College | ||
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