Session: University of Florida's Approach to Turnitin: Beyond the Obvious

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Friday, July 14, 2006: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Superior B Room (Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers)
L-12: University of Florida's Approach to Turnitin: Beyond the Obvious


Detailed Description:	Instructors at the University of Florida are using the Turnitin PowerLink for WebCT Vista for purposes beyond the obvious function of checking student assignment submissions for originality. This session will share how instructors can use the Turnitin PowerLink to submit group discussions and essay questions within assessments and bulk upload submissions for large enrollment courses into Turnitin.
Presentation Format:	Showcase
Topic:	Integrating the campus: Technical solutions and extended uses
Target Audience:	Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors, E-learning Managers, K-12 Educational Staff
Appropriate Audience Level:	Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
Abstract Text:	The Turnitin powerlink within Vista has functions beyond the obvious one of checking student assignment submissions for originality. This presentation will show how instructors can submit group discussions and essay questions within assessments to Turnitin, and for large enrollment courses, instructors can bulk upload submissions into Turnitin. We will also recommend best practices for using Turnitin in conjunction with WebCT Vista.
Session Leader:	Narasi Ramachandran University of Florida