All sessions will be in Steen Library 219, unless noted otherwise. Registering for a workshop is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
OIT Workshops qualify for the faculty activity report - click here for instructions to add the events to a Digital Measures activity report in mySFA.
Workshop Objectives
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All faculty intending to sign up for the Online Instructor Certification Series must complete FITS.
If you are interested in demonstrating proficiency ("CLEPing"), contact Melane at mmcculler@sfasu.edu.
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FITS 3: Web Page Design (1.5 hour) Work with Mozilla Composer to design web pages. Practice uploading, using an FTP client or myCourses.
(The content of this session is the same as SAMS-CO; register for either.)
FITS 4: Navigating myCourses (1 hour) Introduction to the various uses of myCourses course management system. See different courses and how instructors can use the various tools. Hands-on practice customizing and navigating the environment.
(The content of this session is the same as NFW-I; register for either.)
Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 - 9:00 AM Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
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NFW-Intro: Introduction to myCourses (1 hour)
Introduction to the various uses of myCourses course management system. See different courses and how instructors can use the various tools. Hands-on practice customizing and navigating the environment. (The content of this session is the same as FITS-4; register for either.)
NFW-C: Managing Content in myCourses (1.5 hours)
The curriculum will cover the basics of logging on and navigating myCourses ; an overview of the interface, tools and how to add them, customizing the course, adding a syllabus, posting announcements, and tips for troubleshooting. A brief introduction to the file management system and content tools will enable posting handouts and web links.
NFW-G: Managing Grade Book in myCourses (1 hour)
Managing the student grade book in myCourses, adding columns, adding grades, calculating averages, setting student access to grade book. Tracking student use of course content and performance records. Tracking the use of individual content pages.
(The content of this session is the same as BLS-G; register for either.)
NFW-TA: GA/TA Jump Start (1 hour)
A special workshop to introduce TAs and GAs to the Gradebook, Mail & Calendar, Assessments, Assignments, and Discussions tools. Focus is on assisting professors to manage courses.
These Web Course Tools workshops are for faculty who want to learn to use myCourses (Blackboard Learning Systems) to provide course enhancements or fully Web-based courses. The 10 hands-on workshops may be completed in any order after the Introduction to myCourses session. The set of three online workshops are an alternate and equivalent option for those who prefer self-directed learning. You may attend both face-to-face workshops and online modules concurrently if desired.
All faculty intending to sign up for the Online Instructor Certification Series must successfully complete the entire BLS series.
If you are interested in completing BLS by way of the online modules, please register for a hands-on Introduction to myCourses session and the online modules below. If you need (because of scheduling conflicts) to request individualized, in-your-office visits, please email mmcculler@sfasu.edu to make appointments.
BLS-Intro: Introduction to myCourses - Certification track (1 hour) The curriculum will review the basics of logging on and navigating myCourses; an overview of the interface and global settings, copying or importing course content, e-paks, support information, PowerLink use and management, setting the mySFA link, and introduction to the Certified Online Instructor process.
(The content of this session is NOT the same as FITS4 or NFW-I.)
Wednesday, August 13, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Click here to request an appointment in your office.
BLS-F: File Manager (1 hour) Managing My-Files and Course Files in myCourses, adding files, adding folders, moving files, uploading and downloading, and drag-and-drop file transfers via Web Folders and WebDAV.
BLS-D: Discussion Board (1 hour) Manage myCourses Discussion Board, categories, topics, private discussions, blogs, journals, peer reviews, and graded discussions. Develop electronic communication strategies.
Tuesday, July 29, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday, August 14, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Wednesday, September 10, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
BLS-CW: Chat/Whiteboard (1 hour) Examine several uses for the interactive Chat/Whiteboard tool in your course including course conversation, group conversation, virtual office hours, transcripts, slide shows, and demonstrations.
Wednesday, August 13, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Monday, August 18, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
BLS-L: Learning Modules (1.5 hours) Using the Learning Module tool: adding and organizing content such as objectives, lecture notes, readings, PowerPoint, and more. Adding content links to web sites, discussions, chats, text and web assignments, Turnitin assignments, and assessments.
Friday, August 15, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Friday, August 29, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Friday, September 12, 8:30 - 10:00 AM Friday, September 12, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
BLS-G: Grade Book (1 hour) Managing the student grade book in myCourses, adding columns, adding grades, calculating averages, setting student access to grade book. Tracking student use of course content and performance records. Tracking the use of individual content pages.
(The content of this session is the same as NFW-G; register for either.)
Tuesday, July 29, 8:30 - 9:30 AM Thursday, August 14, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Friday, August 15, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, September 5, 8:00 - 9:00 AM Friday, September 5, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
BLS-AT: Assignment Tool (1.5 hours) Create and distribute course text-based (such as paragraphs, essays, research papers, and PowerPoint presentations) and web-based assignments (single or multi-page web sites) to your students, publish, evaluate, and assign a grade to the completed work.
Monday, August 18, 9:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 17, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
I am interested in scheduling a Student Presentations workshop for me and my students (show how to create and publish web presentations.)
BLS- Q: Assessments (2 hours) Creating quizzes, exams, self-test, and surveys in myCourses. Preventing plagiarism, designing valid and effective assessment instruments for online delivery. Creating and interpreting results statistics.
Monday, July 28, 8:30 - 10:30 AM Friday, August 15, 9:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday, September 18, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Yes, I'd like to register for the online workshops.
Note: It is requested that any new user attend the BLS Intro session OR NFW Intro session prior to attempting the online modules.
The Certified Online Instructor (COI) Certification Series is for faculty who wish to become a Certified Online Instructor. The following should be completed in the order listed:
1. Fundamentals of Instructional Technology (FITS) or equivalent experience demonstrated. If you are interested in an appointment to demonstrate proficiency, contact Melane at mmcculler@sfasu.edu.
3. Web Course Design (WCD) Community (eight modules).
4. Creating Web Pages in Dreamweaver (SAMS-DW) (may be taken concurrently with WCD either one-on-one or in a group as needed.) Visit the site below for more information, including dates, the course syllabus, and timeline.: http://oit.sfasu.edu/facdev/wcdcommunity.html
The FITS and BLS series of workshops must be completed as prerequisites to be eligible to sign up for the Web Course Design Community online course. Faculty who wish to deliver a fully online course should contact the Distance Education Coordinator, Gail Weatherly, at gweatherly@sfasu.edu or by phone at 468-1818.
Please indicate your intent to participate. Complete information will be emailed back to you.
I intend to participate in the Web Course Design Community. Please send me more information.
Please plan to attend one of the two scheduled Orientation sessions for the fall semester Web Course Development series:
Monday, September 8, 2008, from 2:00-5:00 in OIT Faculty Lab, Steen Library Room 219
or
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 2:00-5:00 in OIT Faculty Lab, Steen Library Room 219
This series is for experienced online instructors.
Date/Time
This 10-hour series of workshops is designed for faculty who have already completed the WCD series and are wanting to master the skills that make myCourses such a robust tool. The format is highly collaborative, and some components take advantage of online participation. Prerequisite: Certified Online Instructor and one semester teaching online
MOI - T: Advanced Instructional Techniques (2 hours) Discuss proven and innovative methods of delivering effective electronic instruction.
Monday, August 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
These workshops are for faculty and staff who are interested in learning to use software for developing instructional materials.
SAMS-LR - The Google Series (1 hour) These sessions will explore how to leverage Google to discover valuable and hidden resources on the Web for inclusion in course content.
SAMS-DV - Creating Digital Video (1.5 hours) In this session we will explore how to create digital video content for streaming media, DVD, and more.
SAMS-DW - Creating Web Pages in Dreamweaver (2 hours) Learn the basics of creating web pages in Dreamweaver for instructional use; includes design principles, page creation, and inserting graphics, links, and tables.
Faculty participating in the Online Instructor Certification Series (above) will use Dreamweaver to create course modules and will be given opportunities to learn Dreamweaver after beginning the Web Course Development Series.
Tuesday, August 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday, September 11, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Friday, September 19, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SAMS-SM - Creating Web Pages in Composer (1.5 hours) Learn the basics of creating web pages in SeaMonkey's free web-page editor, Composer, for instructional use; includes design principles, page creation, and inserting graphics, links, and tables.
(The content of this session is the same as FITS 3; register for either.)
SAMS-POD I & 2- Podcasting (Workshop One - 1.5 hours, Workshop 2 - .5 hours) What is the quickest, most convenient way for faculty to record and place lectures and recordings online? What is the easiest way for students to then download these recordings to their MP3 players and listen on the go? Podcasting. Register for this workshop and join us to find out how this method of delivery can be advantageous for both yourself and your students.
SAMS-PP - PowerPoint (2 hours) Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint Presentation. Includes formatting a master slide, links, sound, and style.
SAMS-A - Acrobat (1.5 hours) Learn the basics of creating and editing PDF files in Acrobat with a focus on instructional uses.
SAMS-T - Turnitin (1.5 hours) Learn the basics of Turnitin, the SFA-licensed plagiarism prevention system.
REQUEST A TURNITIN ACCOUNT PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORKSHOP. Faculty can request an account without attending a workshop.
Friday, August 22, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 - 3:00 PM Check here to request a Turnitin account. Visit http://turnitin.com for more information on the program.
SAMS-RS - Respondus & Studymate & Respondus Lockdown Browser (1.5 hour) Learn to create exams in the campus-wide licensed program,Respondus,for both pencil-and-paper versions and electronic versions that can be exported to myCourses. Learn to use the same files to create Studymate modules for web use (flash cards, crosswords,Jeopardy-like knowledge games, self-tests, etc.) Respondus lockdown browser prevents several kinds of cheating during online tests in myCourses.
SAMS-P1 - Photoshop Elements (2 hours) Learn the basics of Photoshop Elements; includes opening images, resizing images and canvases, basics of image adjustment (brightness, contrast, color replacement), layers, and navigating the tool bars. Includes preparing graphics for print or use in a Web environment.
SAMS-WF - Creating Web Forms - (2 hours) Hands-on practice, along with guided instruction with Dreamweaver will be utilized to create online forms for data collection, registration, instant feedback and more.
This workshop series is for faculty who want to deliver courses using interactive television.
Date/Time/Location
ITV - SFA Certified ITV Instructor Workshop Series (15 hours) Learn the operating procedures and equipment needed to deliver an interactive television course. Most sessions will take place in an ITV room on campus. For more information, contact Randy Watson (rwatson@sfasu.edu or 468-2774).
Workshop 1: Overview, Technology Currents, Networks, Hardware Familiarization, Scheduling Workshop 2: Hands-on Operation, Skillful Techniques, Student Engagement, Model Classroom, Digital Presentations Workshop 3: Copyright and ITV, Videoconferencing and ADA Workshop 4: Backup Procedures, Online Enhancements for ITV, Using Asynchronous Resources with ITV - WebCT, Practice Connections Workshop 5: Q & A, Presentations, Self/Peer Evaluations
Sessions:
Check here to be notified when the workshops are scheduled.
This workshop is for faculty and staff who want to learn to use the campus portal , mySFA, as a personal and course resource.
mySFA Upon completing this 90 minute session, participants will know:
and be able to:
To complete registration, please provide the following information and then click on the "Register Me" button: Name of person attending: Email Address: Phone #: mySFA or myCourses ID (not your PIN, just the logon ID, i.e. smithml6): Department: Faculty Staff
