Session: WebCT Your Way: Bringing More Faculty on Board with e-Learning

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Wednesday, July 12, 2006: 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Michigan B Room (Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers)
C-15: WebCT Your Way: Bringing More Faculty on Board with e-Learning


Detailed Description:	Is there a department or a group of faculty on your campus that is resistant to incorporating online learning into their courses? Join us for an interactive discussion where we will explore effective strategies for bringing faculty on board with e-learning and WebCT. We will discuss ways to reach out to faculty to understand their needs and help them be successful with online learning.
Presentation Format:	WebCT
Topic:	Empowering educators: Professional development models and methods
Target Audience:	Faculty and Other Instructors, E-learning Managers
Appropriate Audience Level:	Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
Abstract Text:	Is there a department or group of faculty members on your campus that is resistant to incorporating online learning into their courses? What factors are at the root of the problem? Is it fear of change, a desire to stick with the status quo, or lack of time to try something new? Join us for an interactive discussion where we will explore effective strategies for bringing faculty on board with e-learning and WebCT. We will discuss ways to reach out to faculty on your campus to understand their needs and help them be successful with online learning.
Session Leader:	Matthew Davis WebCT