Teaching and Workshop Facilitation Using the Web
Summer 2004, Course 2
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Course Overview:
This three week INTENSIVE short course covers basic teaching and
learning
issues associated with teaching or conducting a workshop in a
web-based
environment. Divided into three, one week segments, the course covers
effective student and faculty communication in a distance course or
workshop, the instructional design of a distance course or workshop,
and
multiple content delivery methods. Designed for faculty, teaching
assistants, student affairs staff who teach or facilitate workshops,
this
course examines distance learning for both strict academic courses as
well
as co-curricular learning environments such as "freshman 101"
seminars and
student leadership courses and workshops.
Participants will experience being a student in a distance learning
course
and will reflect on their student experience as it reflects on good
teaching and learning. One aspect of the course will focus on active
web-based learning strategies so participants will need to actively
participate on the course web-site.
It is recommended that participants access the course with at least a
56K
modem or faster internet connection (cable modem, dsl, etc.).
Participants
need moderate typing skills to interact effectively as well as the
ability
to use a web browser. As the course is an intensive three week
experience,
those participants getting the most out of the course will
participate
daily during the week, and at their discretion on the weekends.
Participants may choose to participate in two OPTIONAL synchronous
chat
sessions, but they are not required for successful course completion.
Course Outline:
Topics to be covered:
- Web site design
- Effective use of e-mail within an online course
- Effective use of discussion boards and listservs
- How to conduct online chat
- The differences between asynchronous and synchronous delivery
systems
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify, reflect on, and develop solutions for web-based
teaching
and learning issues.
- Understand on-line electronic communication tools and be able
to use
them effectively.
- Identify effective web-based course designs.
- Identify effective web-based workshop designs.
- Understand the use of multiple course content delivery methods.
Individuals registering for CEUs will receive 1.0 CEU upon successful
completion of the course.
Instructor Bio:
Kim Chambers, Ph.D., is Director of the Instructional Resource Center
at the University of Connecticut. He works with faculty members,
teaching assistants and staff instructors to assist them in using technology
to effectively promote student learning. He works with faculty and staff
on instructional design issues in regards to the delivery of online
courses.
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