Distance Learning, Multimedia and Instructional Support Workshops
To register, visit the CTL Workshops Page.
Electronic Classroom Orientations Evening and Daytime Sessions
Wednesday evening, September 10, 5 to 6 p.m. or Fri., Sept. 12, 10 to 11 a.m., both in 023 Library.
Led by Robert Frey, Instructional Services Supervisor, CTL, and Phil Combs, Presentation Systems Administrator, CTL.
This session will acquaint faculty members with CTL's electronic classroom equipment. Attendees will see the equipment used in the classrooms and learn how to operate the equipment. Useful tips on proper equipment use will also be discussed. If you are scheduled to use an electronic classroom or want to see how one of these rooms can enhance your teaching/learning environment, you don't want to miss this session. Participants need to have a basic knowledge of Microsoft WindowsXP, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and also know how to log into their Novell network accounts.
Teaching in WINGS: WebCT, Course Studio, or ERes Workshop Luncheon
Friday, September 12, noon to 2 p.m. in 023 Library.
Led by Chris Roberts, Instructional Designer, CTL; Justin Stoermer, Help Desk Analyst, CaTS; and Mary Healea, Senior Library Associate, Dunbar Library.
Understanding the differences between the online course tools available at Wright State can be confusing. This workshop will help alleviate the confusion by reviewing the three course tools supported on our campus: WebCT, Course Studio and ERes. The presenters will discuss the capabilities of the products, describe when it is best to use each product, and answer any questions you may have.
iTunes U Orientation
Wednesday, September 17, 2 to 3 p.m. or Thursday, October 9, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. both in 023 Library.
Led by Sheri Stover, Instructional Designer, CTL, and Bryan Beverly, Sr. Digital Technology Analyst/Project Manager, CTL.
Wright State University is among the nearly 250 leading, educational institutions in the nation to create an iTunes U site. CTL staff can publish audio/video course content to iTunes U for faculty (i.e. presentations, performances, lectures, demonstrations, debates, tours, archival footage, etc...). Students download what they need, and go. Learning can be any time and any place you have a Mac or PC with iTunes, or an iPod. Come to this orientation to see what all the excitement is about and see a demonstration of a live course! Find out how you can get going with your own course content!
Being the Path Finders: Using Second Life in Higher Education and Research Luncheon
Thursday, September 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 023 Library.
Led by Shu Schiller, Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management.
Second Life is a 3D virtual environment on the Internet where individuals engage in various real-life activities, such as attending classes and shopping, as avatars. The graphical rich interface and its ability allowing creating and building have made Second Life ideal for engaging students in active learning in a variety of subject fields. This workshop will present how Second Life has been used in an MBA course. Guided by the philosophy of learner-centered teaching and learning, the design of the Second Life component in this graduate course can be used as reference for other instructors in future applications. In addition, a few research topics on Second Life will also be discussed at the workshop.
Introduction to Web-Conferencing
Wednesday, October 15, 2 to 3 p.m. in 023 Library.
Led by Sheri Stover, Instructional Designer, CTL.
Web-conferencing allows users to have online group discussions and/or presentations that use the World Wide Web as the interface. The Center for Teaching and Learning recently purchased an unlimited license for the web-conferencing software called Elluminate Live! with abilities for two-way audio, interactive whiteboard, and direct messaging right from the desktop. Join us for a demonstration and learn how to begin using Elluminate Live! to extend your physical classroom boundaries or add live dynamic interaction to your distance learning course.
Lecturing: Case Studies, Experience and Practice (Editors: Edwards, Smith and Webb) Book Group, Luncheon
Monday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 023 Library.
Led by James Uphoff, Associate Director, CTL and Professor Emeritus, Education and Human Services.
The book was “Designed to be ‘down to earth’ and practical.” It seeks to enable both new and experienced faculty to find ways to enhance their lectures so as to improve student learning. Discussions of the book’s suggestions and sharing by participants of their own lecture improvement efforts will be encouraged. Please call x4522 to make your reservation and make arrangements to receive your complimentary copy of the book.
Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) Certificate
Participants will be provided training in how to effectively plan/deliver an online or web-enhanced course as well as how to utilize the University's course management system, WebCT. To earn the OTL Certificate, participants must attend at least 14 hours of training from the following workshop selections: (No duplicate workshops). Please note that not all workshops are offered every quarter.
Introduction to Course Management Software
Friday, September 19, 10 a.m to noon in 023 Library.
Led by Chris Roberts, Instructional Designer, CTL.
This two-hour workshop provides beginning or returning users of WebCT an overview of the tools and best practices for creating web-enhanced courses. Participants will gain hands-on experience using a variety of web course enhancements including the calendar, syllabus, grade book, discussion forums, assignment drop box, student presentations and mail. Course management procedures such as registering web-enhanced courses and managing student accounts will also be covered.
Course Management for Web-Based Courses
Friday, October 3, 10 a.m. to noon in 023 Library.
Led by Chris Roberts, Instructional Designer, CTL.
This two-hour workshop focuses on organizing and managing content in web-based courses. Participants will learn how to use a variety of web course enhancements including the calendar, syllabus, grade book, discussion forums, assignment drop box, student presentations and mail. Course management procedures such as registering web-enhanced courses and managing student accounts will also be covered.
Universal Design: Making Web Content for Online Courses—with Contribute
Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. to noon in 023 Library.
Led by Jeff Hiles, Instructional Web Designer, CTL.
Learn a simplified method of making Web pages for WebCT courses. Although this hands-on workshop employs an easy-to-use, cross-platform application called Contribute, the focus will be on principles that apply no matter what Web page editor you use. You'll learn three major factors that ensure your content is accessible by students with disabilities: order, structure and equivalent alternatives. As part of the workshop, you'll receive a collection of templates and learn how to use them in ways that save you time and make your Web content more attractive and consistent. This workshop is best for those already familiar with the basics of teaching with WebCT.
Course Assessment for Web-Based Courses
Friday, October 24, 10 a.m. to noon in 023 Library.
Led by Chris Roberts, Instructional Designer, CTL.
This two-hour workshop focuses on creating content and effectively managing it in your web-based courses. Topics covered in this session include creating web pages from a template, using PowerPoint, video and audio to enhance online learning, and displaying your learning material in WebCT.
Course Building for Web-Based Courses
Friday, October 31, 10 to noon in 023 Library.
Led by Chris Roberts, Instructional Designer, CTL.
This two-hour workshop focuses on creating content and effectively managing it in your web-based courses. Topics covered in this session include creating web pages from a template, using PowerPoint, video and audio to enhance online learning, and displaying your learning material in WebCT.