tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61021748585646794852024-03-08T08:24:27.138-08:00Online Instructional StrategiesHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-75370602563023110932013-11-13T12:38:00.002-08:002013-11-13T12:38:43.198-08:00Audio Lecture InsightsWith being almost half-way through fall quarter, the first quarter for required weekly audio lectures, I wanted to share some insights from fellow faculty members as you move into the second half of the quarter with your audio lecture creations:<div>
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lecture must sound like you’re talking to the students and not like you are
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Something adjunct instructor Kirk Lewis is mindful of is the need for "</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">finding balance between spontaneity and deliberately reading/covering information presented on the slides" so as to sound natural and engaging. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Adjunct instructor Stacy Engel has been reminded of the importance of keeping audio lectures to under 10 minutes in length to retain interest and engagement and prefers to include shorter lectures in length but more in number in each unit.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Full-time math faculty member Melonie Sebring has had wonderful success implementing interactive lectures using educreation</span></span>s: "Educreations pulled images of assignment problems directly from my iPad photos in order for me to show how to solve them on the whiteboard. I could not believe how user-friendly Educreations was; plus I was able to immediately send a link to the video to myself via e-mail." </li>
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<li>And students have responded really positively to Melonie's lectures and have even sent her requests for lectures on certain problems to work through. </li>
<li>These student requests really show how much our students are embracing these lectures!</li>
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So as we move into the second half of the quarter, I challenge you to think of yet another new strategy you could try in your weekly audio lectures and remember the above insights from your fellow instructors!</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-64535020537796224022013-11-06T11:14:00.000-08:002013-11-06T11:14:14.765-08:00App Application!Adjunct Instructor <b>Renee Bipes</b> has been diligently, enthusiastically, and successfully enhancing her Abnormal Psychology and Human Behavior courses through the use of various apps this quarter. <br />
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In Unit 2 of Abnormal Psychology she incorporated the free <i>3D Brain</i> app that allows students to view every structure of the brain. What a great and complementary visual for that unit's neuroimaging reading content.</div>
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She has also successfully incorporated various apps into her discussion topics. For example, in Unit 3 of Human Behavior students downloaded the free<i> Youth for Human Rights Online Education</i> and <i>United for Human Rights International</i> apps in preparation for their discussion on advocacy for human rights, social and economic justice, and discrimination. </div>
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The iPad truly is deepening the educational experience for Renee Bipes' students! </div>
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How are you incorporating apps into your classes? Let me know so I can share your successes with others too! After all, we can all learn from each other!</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-11753874820249343022013-10-30T08:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T08:30:35.068-07:00Timeline App Reviews<b>Timeline App Reviews</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Dina Dupre wanted to find an App to incorporate into her Developmental Psychology course. I believe her thoughts and reviews of a couple of Apps could be beneficial to many different programs, whether in the soft or hard sciences, in business or legal, or any other program because timelines can help to put things in a new perspective for students. I encourage you to continue reading to see what Dina has to say.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">"I found a great app for free that can be used in Developmental Psychology in Unit 1 where there is a timeline assignment. The app is called Before Now and you can make your timeline on it. Something fun for the iPad. </span><a href="https://email.msbcollege.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=AkuXOapD2Ua3m3tEBvv8iRP7YzEMqdBIRjhUeCPwJKv4_bHrqWCpsmWp7SnZFp97-dy92ZPP5AE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.beforenowapp.com%2f" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" target="_blank">http://www.beforenowapp.com/</a><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I tried it out and it is a pretty nice system. You can very easily go years back and add an entry. It has a nice look to it as well.</span><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I tried a different app and it was not effective (Everyday Me). Everyday Me is not able to easily add events to the past. It is more for journaling the present or very recent past. It is kind of boring and it doesn't look interesting or engaging. However, there is another assignment that requires tracking sleep, exercise, and eating, and Everyday Me might be a good app for this assignment! </span><a href="https://email.msbcollege.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=AkuXOapD2Ua3m3tEBvv8iRP7YzEMqdBIRjhUeCPwJKv4_bHrqWCpsmWp7SnZFp97-dy92ZPP5AE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2feveryday.me%2f" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" target="_blank">http://everyday.me/</a><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><br style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" /><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I played around with both of these. Before now is fun for creating a time line. Everyday Me is fun for journaling present-day activities."</span><br />
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-43220324756302784992013-10-23T11:10:00.000-07:002013-10-23T11:10:16.010-07:00Why Do I Need an iPad?<div class="MsoNormal">
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I love my laptop. I truly do. The thought of having another
piece of hardware to deal with was a bit overwhelming at first. After
purchasing my iPad, I used it to watch Netflix and played a few games, and kept
it on my nightstand. (I really enjoy Word Jewel, and highly recommend it.) However,
I could already do all of these things on my laptop. So why need an iPad? I
looked at some apps on my iPad but wasn’t really sure what to do with them
initially. I mean doesn’t my laptop have everything I could possibly want? Quickly
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I spent some time perusing some
applications on my iPad for my legal courses, and I found some really
interesting apps. One in particular was
iJuror. I was looking for something for my course unit on jury selection. As I
explored iJuror, I became enthusiastic at the prospect of using this in my
courses. As I played around with the app, I found that I could hand pick my
jury, use courtroom graphics, and place my jurors in a jury box, after filling
out information for each juror. I also had the option of entering juror
demographics, create custom jury questions, and make challenges to prospective jurors.
When all of the jury was selected, the information could be e-mailed to other
colleagues (or the instructor) in this case. Students could use this app free
for 24 hours, which is really all they would need to complete the task. After
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As I unearthed new apps and sampled them, I was eager to include these as an
option for students to incorporate into their discussion board posts; with the
hope that they would share ideas for some of the applications they tried. In
many of my courses I added an “iPad Unit” for students to examine if they wished. It
really was not difficult once I took the time to peruse the legal apps. I can
visualize in the legal world how<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6102174858564679485" name="_GoBack"></a> paralegals and legal
assistants could use <span lang="EN">iPads to keep
current in the law, and how very useful it could be for trials or depositions.
Instead of going through a stack of papers, apps would be a great way to keep
track of transcripts, and this is something wonderful to share with students as
they can bring this technology to their firms. Many lawyers share .pdf files, and
there are some free sites that allow for importing and sharing .pdf files, which
include voice notes; directing the
paralegal or legal assistant what to do with annotated documents (School Notes
Pro). There are also many blogs that discuss how paralegals can use iPads in
their firms, including: Tablet Legal, iPad Notebook, the iPad Lawyer,
iPad4Legal, iLawPad. If you do some touring of apps, you are sure to find
similar blogs on apps in your area of practice.
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I am now happy to report that I do use my iPad for much more
than Netflix now! There are many free apps to visit and incorporate into my
courses. Students can apply these apps to enhance what they are learning, to
further their discussions, and will be able to enter a job with new skills that
they can share with their employers, making them more marketable.</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-68007629263405694852013-10-16T07:36:00.000-07:002013-10-16T07:36:51.123-07:00Creating Effective Audio Lectures with Camtasia<div class="MsoNormal">
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In my experience so far, Camtasia has become one of my
favorite tools for creating audio lectures in my online classes. In Summer
Quarter 2013, I tested different software for recording audio lectures
including Audacity, Screencast-O-Matic , Camtasia Relay. I used Audacity to
create a 15 minute audio lecture on the history of the U.S. Constitution in my
LA198 Constitutional Issues class but this included just audio with no visuals.
A student in my class commented that she is a much more visual learner and
asked if I would create lectures with more visuals. I then used Camtasia Relay
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Camtasia has a lot of different options including the
ability to show your webcam and closed captioning. If you have a PowerPoint
presentation, you can display the PowerPoint slideshow different from your
computer and then use your microphone to narrate the concepts. I find it better
to provide your own explanations and not just read the text in your PowerPoint slides.
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With the free version of Jing/screencast.com, you can only
record up to five minutes for screencasts but I often wanted to record longer
tutorials. I previously had to create separate recordings such as "Unit 5
Lecture Part 1" and "Unit 5 Lecture Part 2" for longer lectures
using Jing. For online instructors at GEN now with Camtasia, you can record
longer lectures. You also don't have to worry about approaching your file size
limit for Jing/screencast.com. I was over 90% of my file size limit with the
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-26596108731718265762013-09-16T19:24:00.001-07:002013-09-16T19:24:33.447-07:00Best of APAThis week I am going to blog about another blog because the information is so great! Thanks to the insight of our wonderful online librarian, Elaine Settergren, I have been perusing the various <a href="http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2013/09/best-of-the-apa-style-blog-2013-edition.html" target="_blank">"Best ofs"</a> for APA for 2013 that this blog offers.<br />
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It is a great resource, particularly at this stage in the quarter when students are often working on final papers and projects and may need a little assistance with APA. It offers great explanations of what APA is, FAQs about APA, and some great sample papers. <br />
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<br />Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-79626056146312744372013-09-09T18:55:00.000-07:002013-09-09T18:55:18.602-07:00Get Puffin! The Browser of Course! Good Evening!<br />
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As you begin to receive and play with your new iPads, I encourage you to download the free version of the web browser Puffin (like the bird) from the App store. This great browser will work really well with the GEN resources, CampusConnect mobile site, and the best feature yet, it allows Flash items to run on your iPad, which otherwise wouldn't. <br />
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So, I strongly recommend you download Puffin as soon as you get a chance. It'll make many applications on your iPad run smoother and more effectively.<br />
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Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-46607198055930665002013-08-21T19:46:00.003-07:002013-08-21T19:46:59.866-07:00PenultimateGood Evening Online Faculty!<br />
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I've talked about the Evernote app in the past; this week I'd like to share with you a very complementary app to Evernote called <a href="http://evernote.com/penultimate/" target="_blank">Penultimate</a>. <br />
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This app allows you to write just like you were handwriting in a notebook but it can be synced right to Evernote so all of your handwritten notes are quickly, neatly, and easily filed - digitally - rather than having a bunch of loose papers that can easily get mixed up or lost. <br />
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In Penultimate's own words: "<span style="background-color: white; color: dimgrey; font-family: Verdana, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Penultimate is the original and easiest-to-use handwriting app for iPad that combines the natural experience of pen and paper with the flexibility and syncing of Evernote. Lose the paper, keep the handwriting, and remember everything."</span><br />
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I encourage you to check this <b>free</b> app out and try it for yourself!<br />
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Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />
Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-41289457643114679332013-08-14T15:58:00.003-07:002013-08-14T15:58:38.212-07:00iPad Headset Adapter Good Morning Online Faculty!<br />
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I'm going to take a short break from iPad Apps this week and share with you a technology tip I received from Brian Craig, Online Legal Program Chair, as we prepare for our iPads. To be able to still use your headsets with your iPad for various audio and video initiatives, you will need to get an adapter. Brian has found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Headset-Buddy-01-PC35-PH35-Smartphone-Blackberry/dp/B002SK66OY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1375807876&sr=8-5&keywords=3mm+converter+audio+mic" target="_blank">this one</a> to be a strong option if you currently use a headset with traditional microphone/headphone dual jack connections. He also shared with me that he is using this adapter for a new lap top he has because the new lap top only offers a single microphone and headphone jack. <br />
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If you have a USB port headset like I do, you will need a different type of adapter. From the research I've conducted and from my own experience, the Camera Connection Kit accessory for the iPad can be a viable option for you. <a href="http://www.theipadguide.com/faq/can-i-use-usb-audio-headset-ipad" target="_blank">Here</a> is additional information on it. It is important to note that it may not work with all USB headsets and that Apple doesn't support this accessory beyond the Camera functionality, but from what I've read on a number of tech sites, it is a solid option for many USB headsets.<br />
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Obviously you will still have your own computer options to continue to use for audio and video functions within your online classes as the iPad will be an additional tool and resource for you to use but won't replace your computer needs; however, if you are looking to be able to use your iPad with added audio and video capabilities these might be some accessories you may want to explore more for yourself. These are entirely optional and not at all required, but I thought the information may be helpful to some of you.<br />
<br />If you have any questions please let me know.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-52881419667492153022013-08-09T10:44:00.002-07:002013-08-09T10:44:41.743-07:00The Evernote AppWhen exploring different Apps for instructional use, I thought it would be beneficial to mention Evernote once again. <br />
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As the iPad initiative rolls out and we get lots of different pieces of information on how and when to use the iPad as part of our daily teaching, keeping all of the different pieces of information organized will be key and <a href="http://evernote.com/index2.php?utm_expid=6007595-9.C_IyEqenS9mnNzYMCm423Q.1" target="_blank">Evernote</a> is an excellent app that can help you do just that.<br />
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Dr. Meredith Butulis, HFS Program Chair, offered an excellent in-service breakout session spring quarter. For those of you who may not have had the opportunity to join the session, here are some great resources she shared:<br />
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<li> <a href="http://screencast.com/t/YSZDrwgo" target="_blank">Getting started with Evernote Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWW88FQKpvo&list=PLEEDC8F246D346066" target="_blank">YouTube How To Series</a></li>
<li><a href="http://evernote.com/index2.php?utm_expid=6007595-9.C_IyEqenS9mnNzYMCm423Q.1" target="_blank">Evernote Site</a></li>
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Check Evernote out for yourself and let me know what you think! Personally, as I prepare my family for a move, I have been using it on a daily basis to keep all aspects of my life organized!</div>
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-10589670763822928412013-08-02T08:04:00.005-07:002013-08-02T08:04:54.697-07:00The Apps TabSince we are talking about Apps for online education this quarter, it makes sense to discuss our own Apps tab available to us within CampusConnect. <div>
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The Apps tab is available to instructors as well as students. We all get busy with our daily tasks of grading and interacting with students, though, so in case you haven't had a chance to explore the Apps tab, I wanted to share a great<a href="https://video.globeuniversity.edu/videos/video/1773/" target="_blank"> video </a>that our Blackboard Administrators have put together for your use. </div>
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Hopefully this will serve as an added motivator to explore what the Apps tab can do for you! The more comfortable you are with this feature, the more effective you will be at sharing it with and promoting it to your students.</div>
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional Specialist</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-58420862648909713372013-07-25T18:03:00.001-07:002013-07-25T18:03:50.937-07:00There's an App for That!With the upcoming iPad initiative and the ever present use of personal iPads and other notebooks and mobile devices in our daily lives and the daily lives of our students, I am going to spend a great deal of time this quarter blogging about the many different Apps available to us as instructors and that are available to our students. If you have an app you love - whether for teaching or personal use - please send it my way as I'd love to share it with everyone.<div>
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The first App I'd like to share with you is one that our amazing librarian Elaine Settergren found:</div>
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Whether you teach a math specific course or not, I could see this as beneficial for all programs and all students. Check it out and let me know what you think. And once again, send your favorite Apps my way!</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-34103189387343297542013-07-17T19:42:00.001-07:002013-07-17T19:42:32.698-07:00"Better studying = less studying" : I like that!Welcome to the start of another quarter! And with the start of another quarter, we have a new batch of students and a wonderful opportunity to help guide our students in their educational and studying pursuits. This week I am blogging about another blog; a blog that was shared with me by our very own Catz Neset. Catz regularly engages in technology and social media opportunities to enhance educational knowledge and endeavors, and this blog she shared with me this week is very timely for the start of our new quarter.<br />
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As I mentioned above, we have the power to influence students to engage in better study habits, and as this <a href="http://www.danielwillingham.com/1/post/2013/07/better-studying-less-studying-wait-what.html" target="_blank">blog</a> explores, better studying can mean less studying...I'm thinking many of our students would like that idea!<br />
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Check the blog out, explore some of the strategies and ideas discussed, and share some with your students...then let me know how it goes!<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />
Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-91679045305237757142013-06-02T21:21:00.002-07:002013-06-02T21:21:57.950-07:00Accessing Student PortfoliosI learned something new this week that some of you may already know but others may not so wanted to pass the information along. <br />
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Now that students house their portfolio material directly within CampusConnect, it is easy for you as an instructor to access the portfolios as long as students share their portfolio with your username. When this occurs, you will receive an email indicating a portfolio has been shared with you. <br />
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To access the portfolio within CampusConnect, simply:<br />
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<li>Scroll down to Portfolios Homepage</li>
<li>Click on Received Portfolios and you will then have access to student portfolios that have been shared.</li>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-78771518535908293002013-05-28T08:41:00.001-07:002013-05-28T08:41:48.251-07:00Student Sample = Visual FeedbackJust this morning I received 2 student emails thanking me for a strategy I've implemented this quarter and so decided I would share it with you too as you may find similar positive benefits. <br />
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In addition to my individual feedback on graded assignments, this quarter I have also selected one solid student assignment submission each unit and have emailed those samples to the entire class immediately following my unit grading. <br />
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I do not include the student's name on the document as I want the focus to be on the content and to serve as a guide for students as they work on future assignments. But even though it is shared anonymously, the student who completed the assignment recognizes it as his or hers and takes pride in my sharing it as a strong student sample so continues to complete high quality work. And for the rest of the students, the samples serve as strong examples to learn from and their work strengthens as well. <br />
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I have received thank yous from many of my students for this practice and encourage you to give it a try in your classes too. Let me know how it goes!<br />
<br />Thanks,<br />
Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-45970617990507637752013-05-20T21:19:00.003-07:002013-05-20T21:19:46.079-07:00Give them a heads up...Now is when students often get really busy and potentially frazzled by the various projects and assignments they need to manage and accomplish before the end of the quarter. As instructors, we can help our students navigate these waters by sending them simple "heads up" emails/announcements. <br />
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I know many of you do this already, but in case this isn't something that you do, I encourage you to give it a try. Adjunct instructor Jennifer Stevens does it regularly and has this to say about its benefit: <br />
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<i>"I send a lot of 'heads up' emails for upcoming units, particularly if students have to do something that is outside of the normal types of assignments. For example, in SS140, students have to conduct an interview with a member of the career field they'd like to pursue. I begin emailing the students several weeks in advance and letting them know that this assignment is approaching. If it's useful, I provide a possible timeline to keep them on track. In the interview assignment, I encourage them to complete the interview the week before the analysis is due. This is also nice for longer research papers that might take some students more than one week to complete. I've found this to be extremely helpful in keeping students on track to get their assignments done."</i><br />
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Modeling time management strategies for our students will help them to be able to start to do it successfully on their own too.<br />
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Once again, give it a try and let me know if you have questions.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-67198215918005925332013-05-13T21:26:00.001-07:002013-05-14T11:22:36.898-07:00Blackboard Mobile AppI have received a few questions about how to most effectively use CampusConnect on the iPad...my answer to that question is the Blackboard Mobile Learn App! It is a great App that I have on my iPad and my iPhone and it allows me to quickly and easily connect to my courses even when away from my computer. <br />
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Through this app, I have been able to:<br />
<ul>
<li>Participate in discussion boards from anywhere;</li>
<li>Reset a quiz or exam for a student if needed without having to wait until I get back to my computer;</li>
<li>Grade Assignments; </li>
<li>Email students from anywhere;</li>
<li>And many other key CampusConnect activities.</li>
</ul>
The grade center is a bit less usable through the App, but there are so many other features that make this such a great App that little drawback hasn't even been a drawback for me.<br />
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I was initially told that the App needed WiFi connection, but I have actually had great success on it via 4G too, so it truly is mobile!<br />
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This App is available to you as well as your students! The download is "Free" via the App store but there is an in-app fee of $1.99/year or $5.99/lifetime access when you go to use the App for the first time. <br />
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If you'd like, download it and give it a try and I hope you find it as beneficial as I do as a means to stay even more connected to your students.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />
Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-50658673454739449482013-05-06T21:22:00.002-07:002013-05-06T21:22:46.608-07:00Viewing User Activity Within Your CoursesGood Evening Everyone,<br />
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I hope everyone had a great weekend and were able to think of some great ways to put retention as a top priority as we move into the second half of the quarter, particularly after hearing the great insights and information from the "Retention Revisited" presenters at last Friday's in-service. <br />
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During the session, tracking user activity within CampusConnect's reports feature was mentioned so I wanted to take this opportunity to share a <a href="http://screencast.com/t/kRO8IEoRt9T" target="_blank">brief tutorial</a> with you on where to find and run these reports. Being able to identify where students (whether as a group or as individuals) are spending their time within a class can give you some insight into how to address potential issues or connect more with at-risk students.<br />
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If you have any questions on this please let me know.<br />
<br />Have a great week!<br />
Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional Specialist Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-84293219850673227962013-04-29T20:51:00.000-07:002013-04-29T20:51:11.848-07:00Funnel BrainAs we near mid-term time, you may want to offer your students some studying tips and tricks. One great tip that comes from Kelly Schmidt, our Online Curriculum Manager, is the use of online flash cards for studying purposes. One site for online flash cards Kelly particularly likes is <a href="http://www.funnelbrain.com/" target="_blank">Funnel Brain</a>.<br />
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In Kelly's words: "The cool thing about Funnel Brain is it allows a 3rd side to the flash cards that allows students to add a 'hint' for themselves or an explanation of a definition. The cards can also have audio, images, or video too." What a cool and interactive resource available to our students free of charge!<br />
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Check this site out and let me know what you think!<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-1051650090483802912013-04-22T21:07:00.001-07:002013-04-22T21:07:17.187-07:00Earth Day!Happy Earth Day!<br />
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Regardless of what program of study you teach, regardless of what profession your students are going into, we all share planet earth as our home. And what better time than this week to build earth awareness into our courses of study. <br />
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Whether you connect green initiatives to an economics discussion, nature awareness to a literature assignment, conservation lobbying to a legal course, green health initiatives to a medical assisting class, or any other earth awareness course connection, I encourage you to take the opportunity this week to talk with your students about our individual roles and impact on the world we all share.<br />
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Here are a few links that might help get you thinking about this further:<br />
<a href="http://www.earthday.org/" target="_blank">Earth Day Network</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/smithsonianchannel" target="_blank">Smithsonian Channel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.epa.gov/earthday/" target="_blank">EPA - Earth Day</a><br />
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Have a great week and let me know what you discuss in your classes!<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-29212115325282063372013-04-16T11:02:00.000-07:002013-04-16T11:02:50.517-07:00"Let's Chat!"Student-to-student and student-to-instructor connection and interaction are identified as two key factors in online student success and retention. As such, it is important to be looking for and constantly implementing new ways to help students interact with one another and with you as the instructor. Discussion board topics are a great starting point for these interactions, but we don't want the interactions to stop there. <br />
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Looking back on my own education, I remember that some of the most impacting and fruitful interactions I had were the off-the-cuff debates and dialogues where grading didn't necessarily come into play. It was these interactions that then helped me to critically analyze, reflect upon, and implement the course material more effectively for the graded requirements. <br />
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Obviously in the online classroom the "hallway chats" aren't as easily accessible as in the traditional classroom, but that doesn't mean they cannot still occur. Adjunct instructor Craig Morris hosts instant message chat sessions with this exact purpose and intent in mind. He shares with his students that he will be online to "chat" about a specific topic, a current event, or some other issue he presents and then invites students to join him. He has had great success and participation with this.<br />
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I could see this idea successfully translating to other mediums too. Google groups/chat is a great option, as could be Elluminate. Or why not set something up right in CampusConnect using a blog or a Wiki, that might attract even more students who might not be able to participate synchronously. <br />
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These topics shouldn't be graded but rather can serve as another connection point for students and another opportunity to learn from each other and from you. They might even be quarter long dialogues that could then further prepare students for their final projects or exam for example. <br />
<br />Give this idea a try and let me know what you think.<br />
<br />Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional Specialist Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-63425688567605907962013-04-08T22:10:00.000-07:002013-04-08T22:10:52.568-07:00What are your course FAQs?Do you hear many of the same questions from different students? Do you have certain practices, expectations, or sets of information you want students to really know and understand at the start of a new quarter? If yes, you might want to create a FAQ for your course much like what Lacey Finley is trying out in her classes this quarter. Lacey created the below document to share with her students in hopes to help answer questions proactively. I could even see the benefits of putting a FAQ to audio through a Screencast. The audio could allow you to really emphasize certain areas.<br />
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Even though we are in the second week of the quarter, now is probably the best time to send something like this as students have muddled through the first unit material and announcements and may have some questions still looming in their minds. A FAQ can help to proactively answer some questions you might receive and/or answer questions for students who may be hesitant to ask.<br />
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Lacey also shares some great overall course facilitation ideas within her FAQ, so I encourage you to read through it completely! <br />
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Check it out, give it a try, and let me know what you think! <br />
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Have a great week!<br />
Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />
Online Instructional Specialist <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Course FAQ</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Are
you easy to reach?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes! It is very important to me that you know that I am
available and willing to assist you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I typically
check email at least once a day, Monday through Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Email
is the quickest, easiest and best way to communicate with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also provide my cell phone number to all
students, in the event that you wish to ask me an assignment question via text
message. This FAQ will outline the many communication channels available to
you.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Are
you willing to help me if I have questions or need clarification?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Absolutely!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
here to serve as a facilitator, guide, mentor, teacher and subject matter expert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that all students have unique needs
from their instructors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wear many hats!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How
quickly do you respond to emails?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I check email at least once a day. I typically check
emails no later than 9am CST Monday through Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a typical day, I will check email at least
one more time in the afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
weekends vary depending on my schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will send a Weekend Availability email every Friday letting you know
when I plan to check email over the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
information should I include in email correspondence?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is very helpful to me to have your course section
number stated clearly within the subject line of your email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to clearly state your issue
and/or reason for emailing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply
stating that you do not understand something does not provide me with enough
information to be helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure
that you are clear and giving plenty of detail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is my course section number?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your course section number is BS110.MX3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A good example of a helpful email subject
line is: Unit 4 Assignment Question - BS110.MX3.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why
do you need to know my course section number?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I teach multiple course sections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Telling me your course section number in your
email correspondence streamlines the reply process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Providing this information saves me a great deal
of time, therefore you receive a quicker reply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is the late work policy for the course?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Late writing assignments will receive a 10 percent
penalty for each day late, up to 5 days. No assignments will be accepted after
the 5 day grace period. If an assignment has to be returned for some
reason and the second attempt is received after the due date, the penalty will
be given. Unit 10 and Unit 11 must be submitted by the due date,
regardless of the reason. Discussion posts must be submitted by the due
date for each unit.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This policy is universal for all circumstances. If you
have an extenuating circumstance, which is very rare, you must submit your
medical letter or other documentation to your dean of students for approval.
Once they approve it, I can give you an extension and work with you on a
timeline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please do not send this
information directly to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
if I have a computer or internet issue? </span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The late work policy applies to all situations, including
technical issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Computer and/or
internet issues are not extenuating circumstances.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why
should I watch the screencasts that are provided in most Units?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I provide students will a screencast link that walks them
through various aspects of the assignment for the unit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is to your benefit to watch the
screencasts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many students find the
screencast to be beneficial and helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please try to view this information early in the week and be proactive
in contacting me with questions after you read the assignment directions and
view the screencast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please utilize this
resource.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
do I do if the screencast will not work?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you are having issues viewing the screencast, please
download and install the latest version of Flash Player:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a href="https://pod51009.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=QaQz3c1I10qSCiOvG-Tutq-yVlTmWs4IP4QjDhmIGOSWF3O6aFJcwFaTEtfIzFTvRLERDm_rR3k.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.adobe.com%2fsupport%2fflashplayer%2fdownloads.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
do I do if I have an issue with CampusConnect?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please contact the <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk. Please see contact information below?</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">servicedesk@globeuniversity.edu</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">651-332-8100</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Toll Free: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1-877-862-0662</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk Hours:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">M-Th</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7:30AM
- 10:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">F</span>7:30AM - 9:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sa</span>8:00AM - 4:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Su</span>2:00PM - 10:00PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SkillPort/Books 24X7?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">SkillPort is a third party training company we partner
with to provide training to students on business and technical skills. Some of
the things SkillPort provides training on are leadership, customer service, and
Microsoft programs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Books 24X7 is a
component of SkillPort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some courses use
supplement resources from SkillPort and Books 24X7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will receive detailed information if your
course utilizes these resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
do I do if I have an issue with SkillPort?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please contact the <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk. Please see contact information below?</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">servicedesk@globeuniversity.edu</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">651-332-8100</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Toll Free: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1-877-862-0662</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk Hours:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">M-Th</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7:30AM
- 10:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">F</span>7:30AM - 9:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sa</span>8:00AM - 4:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Su</span>2:00PM - 10:00PM</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
I send you a text message if I have a question specific question regarding an
assignment?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feel free
send a text message<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if you have a
quick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>question about an assignment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>913-488-2995<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you send a text message, please give me plenty of detail including
your course and your name. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is important that you view the screencast provided,
when applicable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure that you
watch the screencast and email/text me with any specific questions you may
have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
can I send you a text message if I have an assignment question?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please note that I will address questions via text
message between 8:00am and 8:00pm CST, unless otherwise noted in my Weekend
Availability email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please note that I check email frequently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is the best method of communication,
however, I am happy to utilize text messaging as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
I send you a text message if I have a question about a grade?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please note that I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>do not answer gradebook questions via text
message.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any questions regarding
grading, late work, or general gradebook questions must be sent via email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
I call you if I have a question about a grade?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Any questions regarding grading, late work, or general
gradebook questions must be sent via email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is important to have a clear written record regarding the
communication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
I send you a text message if I plan to submit my work late?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you submit a writing assignment late, please let me
know via email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure to include
your course section number in the email correspondence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
I send you a text message if I have technical issue with CampusConnect or SkillPort?</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Please contact the <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk. Please see contact information below?</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">servicedesk@globeuniversity.edu</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">651-332-8100</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Toll Free: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1-877-862-0662</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service Desk Hours:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">M-Th</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7:30AM
- 10:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">F</span>7:30AM - 9:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sa</span>8:00AM - 4:00PM<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Su</span>2:00PM - 10:00PM</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-56113360952252414782013-04-01T08:41:00.002-07:002013-04-01T08:41:44.951-07:003 Little Things That Make a Big Difference!Good morning and welcome to a new quarter! Last quarter we explored various teaching tips from various faculty members, and I have received wonderful responses to these posts so will be continuing with this theme into the new quarter.<br />
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Just as many of you have learned from one another, I too have implemented strategies and have seen great success with these in my own classes! Here are 3 little things I tried during winter quarter that worked great and will continue to use:<br />
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<li>Each week I move both the Discussion Post and the Content Folder for the current unit to the top of the listing so students can access them quickly and easily. Students have really appreciated this and it even streamlines things for me too. Thanks for the great tip, Warren Eck!</li>
<li>Whenever I hear from a student about a personal issue, concern, or obstacle, I have always made note of it and keep record of all student communications, but this past quarter I went one step further thanks to Katie Adams' suggestion and checked in with students periodically on these different variables and my teacher/student connection got even stronger.</li>
<li>I use my iPad and iPhone on a regular basis to stay connected with my students even when I'm away from my computer, and I love the Blackboard App that is available for these mobile devices. Thanks to Dave Alldredge's tip about using the microphone feature on the iPad/iPhone, I have been able to really engage in discussion participation no matter where I am and in a very streamlined fashion. </li>
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Thanks Warren, Katie, and Dave for helping me to (1) make things easier for my students so they can focus more on the course work, (2) connect with my students even more, and (3) streamline the overall course facilitation process. <br />
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And thank you to all faculty members who have shared wonderful tips and strategies, many of which I have tried myself and hope all of you try out also. I encourage each of you to try 3 new things this quarter that your fellow faculty members are doing and I think you too will find great successes and benefits. And don't forget, tell me what you are doing and the successes you are experiencing!<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />
Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-4067072104624811392013-03-12T09:02:00.000-07:002013-03-12T09:02:05.340-07:00Tip SheetsAs we near the end of the quarter and students are busy working on final papers and projects, I thought now would be a great time to share with you a tip that Jennifer Stevens uses in her classes.<br />
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According to Jennifer, she provides "tip sheets for challenging assignments. This helps students know what I'm looking for and allows me to give them examples that might be useful. Instead of just telling them to incorporate the information from the text, I'll provide an example of how to do that (with proper citation, of course). These sheets allow me to elaborate on the rubrics for the assignments with specific examples. I've found it useful for APA citation issues as well."<br />
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I think this is a fabulous approach that Jennifer uses and I encourage you to carve out 20 minutes of your time this week to create a "tip sheet" for the final paper, project, or even exam that may be in your class. Sharing this with your students this week will allow them to use that tip sheet to compare their final work to before final submission. I think you'll find positive results and improved submissions overall.<br />
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Give it a try and let me know how it goes!<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102174858564679485.post-58949535608118212142013-03-04T21:27:00.001-08:002013-03-04T21:27:44.624-08:00Discussions & ResourcesAre you looking for ways to re-energize your unit discussions, why not try something that Shelly Baker, one of our adjunct instructors, has had great success with in her classes...implement current articles or videos relating to the unit and topic into the discussion itself. By posting a thread of your own where you share a video link with a question or a current article that offers a different perspective on the topic at hand, for example, you are helping students to see and begin looking for these course connections outside of the class itself. This knowledge extension helps our students see their education in a larger and more practical fashion. In fact, Shelly mentioned that many of her students have begun to share and post videos or articles of their own. <br />
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I have done this in my own classes and have great successes with it too. In fact, in one of my sections this quarter alone, almost every single unit has a post from a student sharing a resource or link for the whole class to learn from - and I should add this is not a requirement I have in place, nor is it the same student that has posted these resources/links each time. Rather, simply through starting it myself at the beginning of the quarter, students followed suit.<br />
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I encourage you to give it a try yourself and let me know what kind of results you see in your discussions.<br />
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Thanks,<br />Heather Thomton-Stockman<br />Online Instructional SpecialistHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428843394651314185noreply@blogger.com0