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Evaluating Online Work: Asessments and Tests |
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One of the greatest challenges facing an
online instructor is developing online
assessments. Find out how to train your
faculty to use assessments other than
traditional tests. Topics will include: the
purpose of assessment, using alternative
methods of assessment, developing and incorporating authentic
assessment, creating and using rubrics, turning, and assessing
online interaction. |
Take home: Powerpoint slide show and handouts.
Rita-Marie Conrad is one of the foremost authorities on online instruction
and is co-author of The Faculty Guide for Moving Teaching and Learning
to the Web. |
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Fostering Online Discussion |
The most popular issue of the year for
faculty. Online discussion is often key to a
successful online course. It is also one of
the biggest problem areas for faculty. Acquire the knowledge tools to train your faculty on fostering online discussion.
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Learn the keys to:
• Facilitate effective online discussion.
• Build community through online collaboration.
• Enhance learning results through assessment of online discussion.
Take home: Powerpoint slide show and handouts. |
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Leone E. Snyder, Ph.D. is Faculty Chair, Professional Studies, School of
Education, Capella University, where she teaches online and administers
online courses. |
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Getting Started with Games and
Simulations for e-Learning |
Exciting premiere on this hot new area!
The latest best information on both the
principle and practice of using games
and simulations in online classes. Find
out how to train your faculty to utilize
games and simulations. |
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Topics covered include:
• How do games and simulations teach?
• What research says about the pedagogical effectiveness of
games/sims
• Design elements for good games and simulation for instruction
• Game design principles (how to design a learning game –
process and principles) |
Take home: Powerpoint slide show and handouts.
Les Howles, a leading online media expert, is with the Department of
Instructional Technology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is a
popular conference speaker on multimedia and technology for online courses. |
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Designing Multimedia for e-Learning |
Take your online courses to the next level. Get the latest on audio and
video online lectures, and how to train your faculty to incorporate
multimedia.
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Discover:
• What makes a good instructional podcast?
• Design principles for podcasts and auditory learning
• Blending audio and visuals for effective multimedia learning
• Shooting the bullet: Designing PowerPoints for knowledge
construction |
Take home: Powerpoint slide show and handouts.
Les Howles, a leading online media expert, is with the Department of
Instructional Technology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is a
popular conference speaker on multimedia and technology for online courses. |
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How Gen Y Learns |
Gen Y will soon be the dominant student
generation in higher education. And Gen
Y learns very differently from how your
Boomer and even Gen X faculty learn and
teach. Discover the fascinating ways in
which Gen Y learns and communicates.
Then take away the Top Ten techniques
for helping Gen Y to learn in your online or traditional classroom. |
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Take home: Powerpoint slide show, handouts. Bonus: free book,
autographed on request.
Julie Coates is one of the leading authorities on generational learning
styles and author of the new — and first — book on the topic, Generational
Learning Styles. |
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Plus these presenters from a distance: |
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Continuous Engagement, a key to
fostering online discussion, with
Mary Dereshiwsky, Northern Arizona
University, Flagstaff. |
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Technology Update, with Stephen
Downes, Senior Researcher,
National Research Center, Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada. |
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Savannah is the south’s most historic and beautiful city. Your hotel, the Hilton Savannah Desoto, is located in the heart of the charmingly restored antebellum district of 18th and 19th century homes and squares. Within walking distance of the shops and stores along the Savannah River. Experience this special city where Forrest Gump declared: “Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” |
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Join the Best Experts |
Your presenters are some of the foremost authorities in faculty development and online instruction. They are authors of leading books in higher education, as well as sought-after conference speakers and consultants. |
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Your host:
William A. Draves |
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Special Gift!
Just for you, a complimentary autographed copy of the brand new hardcover book, “Generational Learning Styles”,
by Julie Coates. |
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“Thank you for this
techno-riveting experience.”
- Jill Clark, Daytona Beach Community College, Daytona
Beach, FL |
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