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On-Demand Workshops
The following workshops are offered only through appointments with the ITC. You can make an appointment by calling
330-941-3244, or by e-mail: ITC.
Some workshop titles are links to supplemental handouts for further assistance or to prepare for the workshop.
• Getting Started with WebCT CE 4.1
Overview: In this Workshop, we will explore tools and features that can be accessed by students, designers, and instructors alike: My WebCT, Mail, and My Files. We will also identify and use some of the common functions that appear throughout the WebCT CE interface. You’ll discover how the uniform look and operation across tools helps users to quickly become comfortable with WebCT CE. Finally, we will take brief tours of the student, instructor, and designer roles as we explore a sample course.
Prerequisite: At least an empty course shell. To have one created, complete and submit this form.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Building Courses with WebCT CE 4.1
Overview: Taking a step beyond the basics, faculty will learn how to construct an effective WebCT course. Many of WebCT's tools will be discussed in depth and demonstrated during this workshop. Also, effective methods for organization of content such as Organizer Pages and Content Modules will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Getting Started with WebCT CE 4.1
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Communicating with Students in WebCT CE 4.1
Overview: Instructors can use the Chat tool to communicate with students synchronously, adding a valuable real-time element to their online classes. In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience with this synchronous tool and learn strategies for using it effectively in your section.
Prerequisite: Getting Started with WebCT CE 4.1
Format: 1-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Mastering the WebCT CE 4.1 Gradebook
Overview: In this workshop, designed for faculty who are preparing to teach online with WebCT CE, participants will become comfortable working in the Grade Book as they learn to navigate the Grade Book interface and tailor it to their needs, create and edit additional columns, manage section members, and manage grades. Participants will also learn to work with student records in applications outside of WebCT CE.
Prerequisite: Getting Started with WebCT CE 4.1
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Creating Instructional Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
Overview: Workshop participants will learn techniques for creating successful PowerPoint presentations designed to aid teaching and learning. Effective integration of PowerPoint into the classroom will also be discussed and demonstrated.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of PowerPoint desirable, but not required.
Format: 3-hour, group workshop
• Scanning Graphics and Capturing Text with OCR to Create Electronic Documents
Overview: This past semester, a large volume of faculty had inquired about scanning documents. Here at the center, we are committed to teaching faculty how to learn new technology. Therefore, we created a scanning tutorial to aid them. The scanning tutorial is designed for faculty to learn how to scan on their own, if no one is available to help them. The scanning tutorial also helps faculty members scan documents with ease and efficiency without having to wait for assistance. After the tutorial was implemented, many faculty members found themselves coming in and using the scanner without assistance.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Basic Class Website Creation with Macromedia Dreamweaver
Overview: Since many faculty have requested training in the creation and maintenance of classroom website, ITC developed a workshop to teach the basics of website creations such as creating a directory, building a page, and uploading files using Dreamweaver.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Teaching from the IDL (Interactive Distance Learning) Classroom
Overview: Orientation to distance learning concepts and experience teaching in an Interactive Distance Learning Room (IDL). Will discuss synchronous and asynchronous distance learning and provide suggestions to enhance your experience with distance learning. Follow-up sessions scheduled as needed.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Managing Files on a Remote Server Using FTP
Overview: Effective use of FTP managment software such as WSFTP and Dreamweaver will be discussed. Server space and files to be uploaded are required for demonstration purposes. Contact the Tech Desk for information regarding server space.
Format: 1-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Using SmartBoard Effectively in the Classroom
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Creating Electronic Portfolios
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Digital Imaging
Overview: The basics of creating, editing and saving digital images. We will utilize scanners and digital cameras to create original images for use on the web and classroom presentations. Bring a favorite photo or two with you. Adobe PhotoShop and Macromedia Fireworks will be utilized for basic editing and image enhancement.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• Digital Video
Overview: Participants will use a digital video camera to create digital video clips suitable for classroom use. Participants will use Apple iMovie software to capture and edit video clips from digital and VHS tape creating mov, avi, and RealVideo files. Learners are encouraged to bring a VHS tape of interest to them that is not copyright protected, to preview the tape, selecting a clip of about 30 seconds to digitize. One recordable CD (CD-R) required.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
• DVD Creation
Overview: DVD creation from raw video files using Apple iDVD software will be demonstrated. Features such as animated menus and chapter separations will also be discussed.
Format: 2-hour, face-to-face workshop
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