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All
workshops are open to all McDaniel Faculty and Staff.
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You
are encouraged to attend as many as you like. If they fill
up, we
will add more sessions.
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PowerPoint 1
At
the end of this workshop, participants will be familiar with
all of PowerPoint's basic features and be able to build an effective
"presentation." We will, however, focus on
how NOT to use Powerpoint as it was designed. Instead,
our focus
will be on using the program as a way of (a) anchoring
class conversations, (b) enhancing student-centered
classrooms, and (c) bringing the media into
the conversation. |
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PowerPoint
2
(PowerPoint Does More Than You Think)
At
the end of this workshop, participants will not only build a
short multimedia presentation (complete with audio and video),
but will also be able to: (a) build sophisticated custom
animations, (b) use custom backgrounds, and (c) use "hidden" ppt
features to make a "slide show" look like a film documentary.
Once again, we will stress how not to
use PowerPoint as it was designed. |
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Digital Portfolios and Outcomes Assessment
Are
you involved in an outcomes assessment project in which you
need to gather data of student outcomes? And
are you wondering how best to gather such data? One
strategy is to let the students
gather that data for you. That's exactly
what happens if you design your assessment around a class digital
portfolio. The students match
outcomes with
syllabus objectives and deliver it to you at the end of the semester
in an archivable, distributable package. This session will focus
on
just
how that
can
be done
using PowerPoint
(as a digital shell) and a CD burner. By the end of the session,
you will be able to design your own class portfolio template.
We will share many such models. Note: it will be best if you can
bring a syllabus with you.
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Blackboard
Part 1
Our
overall goal will be to get comfortable with the
software and learn initial skills in uploading
and organizing Course Content.
By
the end of this session, you should be able to: (a) edit course
settings, (b) change the name of the navigation buttons, (c)
upload a class banner, (d) add an announcement, (e) upload a
syllabus in rtf and html, (f) upload
a picture to faculty information, (g) build a folder in Course
Materials, (h) upload documents in appropriate folders.
Note:
These are just scheduled workshops. I still plan on doing individual
workshops on request, at whatever time is convenient for you. Please
email me if you wish to schedule an individual Blackboard
tutorial. |
Check Fall Workshop Schedule for additional Blackboard Workshops
in Sept-Oct.
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Blackboard
Part 2
The
focus will be on the Discussion Board. But
we will look also at the digital drop box, calendar,
roster, and email features. As we look at the tools,
we will discuss about how best to use them.
By
the end of today's session, you should be able to (a) build a
discussion Forum (b) add a discussion thread, (c) use the Discussion
Board management tools, (d) make additions to the calendar, (e)
send a group email, (f) view roster and edit student information,
(g) sign on as a student and upload an assignment in the digital
drop box, (h) sign back on as faculty, grade the assignment,
and return it to the student.
Note: These
are just scheduled workshops. I still plan on doing individual
workshops on request, at whatever time is convenient
for you. Please email me if
you wish to schedule an individual Blackboard tutorial. |
Check Fall Workshop Schedule for additional Blackboard Workshops in Sept-Oct.
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Blackboard
Part 3
Almost
our entire focus today will be on building and
managing quizzes. We will look at the Assessment Manager, Pool
Manager, and the Gradebook.
By
the end of today's session, you will be able to:
(a) build a quiz pool; (b) import a quiz pool; (c) build a quiz from a pool;
(d) make quiz available in Course Documents; (e) grade, edit, and modify a
quiz; (f) use the gradebook feature; (g) add items to gradebook; (h) apply
weighted percents to gradebook items.
Note: These
are just scheduled workshops. I still plan on doing individual
workshops on request, at whatever time is convenient for you. Please
email me if you wish to schedule an individual Blackboard
tutorial. |
Check Fall Workshop Schedule for additional Blackboard Workshops in Sept-Oct.
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Blackboard
6.1 Update
We are upgrading our Blackboard Operating System
from 5.5 to 6.1 during the first week of August.
These
workshops will give a hands-on tour to the changes in the software.
As time permits, we will also discuss some best practices,
focusing primarily on building and working with learning communities.
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Dreamweaver 1
At
the end of this workshop, participants will know the basics of
using the premier Web Development Tool. Participants will be
able to: (a) customize the program's settings, (b) work
effectively with the panels, (c) build tables, (d) make
hyperlinks, (e) add images, (f) recognize HTML
code, and (g) be able to copy/paste HTML code to an input
window (such as in Blackboard). |
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Dreamweaver 2
At the
end of this workshop, participants will be able to: (a) publish
and manage files, (b) use design features more effectively, (c) add
a simple rollover, and (d) use the behaviors panel to run
selected scripts. |
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Dreamweaver 3 (Forms)
At the
end of this workshop, participants will be able to: (a) publish
and manage files, (b) use design features more effectively, (c) add
a simple rollover, and (d) use the behaviors panel to run
selected scripts. |
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Introduction
to Fireworks:
The Least You Need to Know About Graphics
At
the end of this workshop, participants will be familiar with
Fireworks' basic features and know how to: (a) crop,
resize, rotate, and feather an image, (b) export an
image to gif or jpg, (c) build a navigation bar, and (d) build
a background.
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