Class Information for the week of Dec. 1st

Hi everyone!

Wow - just 2 weeks left in the semester!  I do want to talk about the final activities and schedule for our class.  I've been sending emails to everyone today with information but thought I would post on this blog as well.

• We will definitely meet in Centra this Thursday with Heather, Zakia, Carl, and Eric presenting.
  
• We will definitely meet in Centra next Thursday for the One Slide - One Minute presentations. 
  

So speaking of One Slide - One Minute, here is the specific information for this activity:

1. I would like for you to create one PowerPoint slide that is a summary of what you have created and learned in this class.  You may use any design and include any information you like.  During our last class on Thursday, Dec. 11th, each person will have one minute to talk about their one slide.
2. Please submit your one PowerPoint slide via Blackboard, in the Assignments area by Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at 8:00 pm.  (Yes, I really do mean Wednesday because I need some time to collect the slides and create the Agenda file for class on Thursday).
   

Now, about the Summary Paper.  Yes Virginia, there is a summary paper due!  Here is the information:

1. Basically I would like for you to respond to the statement:  What I learned about online teaching and what I would do differently next time".  This paper is truly a reflection of your experiences and what you have learned about online teaching - the technology, design, and implementation.  Please be specific citing examples and stories to support your thoughts and ideas.  And be sure to address both synchronous and asynchronous online teaching formats.
2. I would like for you to consider and address three areas as you write your final paper:
   

• Technology - What have you experienced and learned about the role, influence, and impact technology has on the success of an elearning environment?
  
• Design - What have you experiences and learned about writing and designing online materials?  What did you learn about creating and delivering synchronous presentations?  What is important when designing recorded presentations?  Be sure to address the design of the course or presentation framework, lessons, and interactive activities.
  
• Implementation - What have you experienced and learned about actually implementing an eLearning presentation and course?  What does it require in terms of communication, time management, record keeping, and scheduling?

Submit your Summary Paper via Blackboard in the Assignments area by Thursday, Dec. 11th, at 5:59:59 pm.

Looking forward to reading the papers and seeing the slides!

Talk to you all this Thursday!

Cheers, Dr. N