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Summer Technology Fun Week Plus More |
contact |
Karen Fehr (Paradise Valley Community College) karen.fehr@pvmail.maricopa.edu |
college(s) |
Paradise Valley Community College |
discipline(s) |
Exercise Science |
summary |
The project goals were to learn the use of Blackboard, Photoshop Elements, and how to incorporate Softchalk into Blackboard, use of Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) and researching "best practices" for online class development. |
details |
The summer project started with the PVCC Summer Technology Fun Week. I attended: 1. Blackboard Course Set Up 2. Blackboard Communication Tools 3. Blackboard Assignments, Assessments, and Gradebook 4. ePortfolio 5. PhotoShop Elements Thee classes were in the morning and then I was able to spend the afternoon practicing what I had learned. This was a critical element for me. I often have taken technology workshops, and then was not able to apply the new skills soon enough after completing the workshop resulting in loss of understanding and confidence in use of the new technology. The second week was spent researching the reusable learning objects that are already available to educators through share systems such as Merlot. In addition I read 3 books on the "best online practices" that were available through the PVCC Library and one that was recommended from Jennifer Strickland, our Instructional Technologist. I was able to put all of the reusable learning objects that were helpful for our discipline on a Blackboard course template in order that all of our adjuncts that do not have time to research Reusable Learning Objects, could easily access these resources. ------------------------------------------------------------ Outcomes: In a paragraph or two describe what worked well. Did you accomplish your objective(s)? Were you able to complete your summer project as written? If not, what did you modify and why? What did not go as well as expected, if anything? Were there any surprises? Note: Use the questions as guides for your outcomes. Do not include detailed list of workshops attended, speakers who presented, or a list of items you have seen, heard, or read. ------------------------------------------------------------ I feel I accomplished my objectives as written. The training provided by the technology trainers at PVCC was excellent. They were able to present the information and then provided assistance afterwards to that I was able to have "sticking points" addressed immediately. In addition, I did not plan on attending the ePortfolio workshop. I found this to be extremely beneficial. I now have incorporated use of this software into a Fall PED 200 level course. I was able to follow the timeline as outlined, with the exception of the end time (3-4pm). The daycare closed at PVCC before 4:00. So instead of taking a 1.5 - 2 hour break between the morning session and my afternoon work session, I took a shorter break and continued working until 3:00. I then continued my work from home in the evening. There was some much to review and learn, that it was too much to complete in one 30 hour week (second week of the project). ------------------------------------------------------------ Professional Growth: Your own professional growth is a large part of your project. Your professional growth is important to you, your students, your college, and possibly other colleagues. How did project affect you professionally? What skills did you learn? What environments were you working in and how might your summer project influence your teaching or other responsibilities? Did you gain a different perspective? Was it professionally valuable for you? ------------------------------------------------------------ This project provided me with confidence of my ability to develop an online course and to use Blackboard. I will be applying to our online committee for development of our Personal Trainer Certificate program classes in November. Had I not completed this summer project, I would not feel confident to offer an online class. This is the first semester that I have incorporated Blackboard use into one of my classes. So far I am very pleased at the improved communication that I have with my students outside of the classroom. My PED 200 class meets once per week, so the addition of Blackboard has been very helpful. I have used Blackboard to link the students to resources on Campus that they were not aware of in the past. I have also provided details on criteria for assignments as well as resource links for assignments. I am very pleased with the flexibility of Blackboard. ------------------------------------------------------------ Dissemination: How will you share this information with your colleagues, department, students, or college? ------------------------------------------------------------ I have already completed the dissemination process of this project. I have set up a "Testcourse" in my Blackboard and have shared it with all of the instructors that are teaching in our Personal Trainer Certificate Program. The instructors were told they can use any of the information and links that I have put on the site. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
web links |
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/fpg/ |
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Last modified: Sep-18-2006 Date created: Sep-18-2006 Visitor count: 1962 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the Faculty Professional Growth Summer Project Reports special collection. |
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