Spring 2010 inservice session times and descriptions are provided in this document: January 4-13
| Date | Time and Room | Title | Presenters |
| January 11 Monday |
2-5 p.m. (W95) |
Managing an Online Class | Linda Lyle |
| January 12 Tuesday |
5-8 p.m. (W-95) | Managing an Online Class | Linda Lyle |
Online Training Modules for Developing an Online CourseThe following modules are designed to help faculty develop fully online courses. The basic training includes all nine modules. Faculty who are not developing courses may sign up for any one or all of the modules. Please register for each module separately by replying to the email that will be sent out a few days prior to the beginning date for the module. All modules will remain open for an additional week after the ending date. If you find that you cannot complete the work by the closing week, you may sign up for the module again the next time it is offered. Please read the descriptions below to determine whether the material fits your needs.
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| January 25-February 8 (Closes on Feb. 15) |
Online course (2 weeks) |
Module I: Getting Started with the
Course Development Template Description: In this module you will request a
D2L shell from the Help Desk, download and import a template, revise the
content in the Getting Started module and evaluate the revisions based on
the Quality Matters standards, create a News item, and participate in
discussions |
Linda Lyle |
| February 8-15 (Closes on February 22) |
Online course (1 week) |
Module 2: Planning and Developing One
Learning Module Description: In this module you will plan and edit one
Lesson instruction page and compare your Lesson instruction page to the
Quality Matters standards. |
Linda Lyle |
| February 15-22 (Closes on March 1) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 3: Creating PDF and HTML Pages
Description: In this module, you will create a partial syllabus in Word and
save it as PDF, create a partial syllabus using an HTML editor (Expression
Web or editor of your choice) then upload the documents to a D2L shell.
Faculty will view videos showing simple ways to evaluate content for
accessibility. |
Linda Lyle |
| February 22-March 1 (Closes on March 8) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 4: Managing Content and Content
Display Settings Description: This is an easy-to-complete module. You will
create a Module and Topic in D2L, edit items in Content, move and reorder
items, and set Display Settings for the modules.You will also discuss the
pros and cons of various file types for course content. |
Linda Lyle |
| March 1-8 (Closes on March 15) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 5: Adding PowerPoint
Presentations to Your Course Description: In this module, you evaluate one
of your PowerPoint presentations, make changes to improve the presentation,
upload the presentation to your course, and post a discussion about how to
add interactivity to the presentation. |
Linda Lyle |
| March 15-22 (Closes on March 29) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 6: Creating, Importing, and
Managing Quizzes Description: In this module, you will consider options
for obtaining or creating test questions, create or import a test, set quiz
options, view a video showing the student view of a test and a video showing
how to grade a test. You will also participate in a discussion about how to
minimize cheating. |
Linda Lyle |
| March 22-29 (Closes on April 5) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 7: Creating Submitting, and
Grading Assignments Description: In this exercise, you will create an
assignment and attach a grading rubric, view a video of a student submitting
an assignment and viewing the feedback from the instructor and of a teacher
grading an assignment. Participate in a discussion about assignments
aligning with learning outcomes. |
Linda Lyle |
| March 29-April 5 (Closes on April 12) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 8: Creating and Managing
Discussions, Groups, and Email Description: In this module, you will read
content about "Discussions," create a discussion forum and topic, watch
videos about creating and grading discussions, creating groups, and managing
email. |
Linda Lyle |
| April 5-12 (Closes on April 17) |
Online course (one week) |
Module 9: Creating and Managing the
Grade Book Description: In this module you will watch videos about how to
create a points and weighted grade book, use your syllabus and create a
grade book in D2L, and discuss ways you can use the syllabus and grade book
to clarify grading policies. |
Linda Lyle |