Summer 2009 Workshops
The Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning provides online instructor training through IDDL sponsored FDI Track workshops, departmental trainings, individual short courses, and one-on-one sessions.
To schedule one-on-one help or learn more about training sessions please contact Aaron Bond.
FDI Tracks:
Track F2: Planning, Developing, and Delivering Online Instruction June 9-11 8:30am-4:30 Daily
Track F3: Planning, Developing, and Delivering Online Instruction July 21-24 8:30am-4:30 Daily
Each track examines the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning (IDDL) course development, delivery considerations, and strategies for teaching distance learning courses via synchronous and asynchronous methods. Participants will have opportunities to use a variety of instructional tools and course development software that facilitate the process of delivering instruction at a distance.
Topics within this track include creating online presentations, using online meeting spaces for office hours, group meetings, and lectures; creating accessible multimedia; and online interaction strategies. In addition we will explore best practice and strategies for writing clear objectives, effective communication, online assessment, and quality assurance. Track participants will analyze theory and apply concepts from workshops in a hands-on culminating experience. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with distance learning faculty of varying levels from a variety of disciplines.
Track participants will receive Master Online Instructor certification from the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning.
Track Workshops Include:
IDDL Track Orientation | Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Track Introduction and Orientation Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Sam Conn Instructor: Pete Macedo Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Have you ever thought about teaching an online class? Do you teach an online course and want to improve your course? Teaching a class online can be a daunting task. This introductory workshop will provide an introduction to the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning and give participants an orientation for track objectives and expectations. |
Course Objectives | Writing Clear Objectives
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Barbara Lockee Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Do your students have a clear understanding of your course expectations, processes, and desired outcomes? In this short course we will explore the importance and construction of learning objectives. Participants will discuss the differences between objectives and goals, analyze Bloom's taxonomy, and will create learning objectives. |
Assessment | Effectively Assessing Student Learning in the Online Classroom
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Deyu Hu Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Evaluating your student's progress is a necessity in any class. Doing so at a distance can be a very daunting task. This workshop addresses student assessment in a distance learning environment. We will discuss models and methods for designing effective assessment activities throughout courses that enable students to clearly demonstrate their competencies, actively provide feedback, and show that learning objectives are being met. As a result of this short course, participants will have a better understanding of how to assess student learning at a distance, respond to student feedback, and answer questions related to successful learning outcomes. |
Online Communication
| Effective Communication in the Online Course
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Aaron Bond
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows
Are your students bored of the same old discussion board questions? Those who doubt the potential of distance learning often state that there is little chance to interact with the students. Interaction can in fact happen easily and often as long as it is integrated into the course design. This workshop will discuss effectively using the discussion forum to enhance student interaction and learning. |
Centra 7.5
| Synchronous Communication in the Online Course: Centra
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Aaron Bond
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Looking for a good solution for adding real-time interaction to your online course? From interactive lectures to unscheduled chatting, there are a lot of options that are easy to use. We'll demonstrate and let you try out some powerful ways to promote real-time discussions in an online learning environment. |
IT Security
| IT Security: Hunting for and Protecting Sensitive Data
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Nick Pachis
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
For the past several years, the Information Technology Security Office at Virginia Tech has delivered a broad awareness campaign regarding the risks posed to those using computer and networks. This hands-on short course is an extension of those sessions. The number of risks to computer users seems to be growing every day. Viruses, adware, spyware, phishing, pharming, keyloggers, hackers, hoaxes, and spam are just a few of these risks. This session will provide pragmatic strategies in a hands-on environment which will help you better protect yourself from these and other threats. Topics to be discussed include firewall configurations, antivirus installation and settings, e-mail filters, and more. Those with laptops are encouraged to bring their computer to this session. This will enable you to apply the security measures taught during this short course to your computer during your time in this session. By the end of this short course, you will not only know what the key threats are on the internet today, you will also know how to protect yourself against them. |
Quality Matters Rubric and the Online Course Template
| Peer and Self Evaluation in the Online Course: Introduction to the Quality Matters Rubric and the Distance Course Template
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Rob Fentress Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Location: Torgerson Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
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Wikis and Blogs
| Communication: Scholar: Blogs and Wikis
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Samantha Blevins Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
In mid-June, Learning Technologies performed a major upgrade on Scholar, a robust learning and collaboration system which offers tools for teaching and learning, research and collaboration, and assessment/accreditation projects. As a result, a number of enhancements and new features are now available through this system. This workshop is focused on the instructor looking to engage students in the ownership of their learning. This workshop provides instructional strategies and activities using tools within Scholar to help you engage and to encourage student discussion and dialog. Examples will be demonstrated and we will have the opportunity to discuss other possible ways to provide students with "ownership" in their learning. Specific tools covered may include: Blog and Wiki. |
Funding Opportunities and Resources
| Faculty Funding Opportunities and Resources
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Mark Halsey
Instructor: Michael Herndon
Instructor: Odessa Davis
Contact: Aaron Bond
Date: Thursday, June 11
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Creating a distance-delivered course can be a daunting and time-consuming affair, especially for those new to teaching at a distance. It is often hard to find funding sources or know how to market online courses. IDDL offers a variety of resources to help faculty navigate the process. In this session we explore student services, funding, and marketing resources offered to online faculty. |
Adobe Presenter and Cam Studio
| Asynchronous Communication: Adobe Presenter and Cam Studio
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Aaron Bond
Date: Thursday June 11
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Have you ever noticed how helpful it is to have a copy of a class presentation to take notes on? Just imagine how useful it would be to have the presentation complete with your instructors narration slide by slide. IDDL supports users who want to expand their presentations to produce high quality presentations that you can view online or download to your personal or work computer. This session will focus on one such tool, Adobe Presenter. Presenter is a useful tool for developing presentations specifically for online distribution using the Flash file format. Once you are introduced to the capabilities of Presenter you will be able to design, develop and deliver interactive narrated Power Point presentations. |
Faculty Panel Discussion
| Faculty Experiences in Distance Learning: A Panel Discussion
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/summer/2009
Instructor: Aaron Bond
Date: Thursday June 11
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
Methods used to teach distance classes can vary greatly from course to course. In this session you will meet with faculty members who have integrated synchronous and/or asynchronous online elements into their distance class. Come learn from some of Virginia Tech's eLearning instructors as they lead the discussion and suggest possible practices to maximize your efforts and minimize your headaches. These instructors have had experiences that are quite different from one another, as the content, discipline, student academic level, and experience with distance learning varies between them all. |
Track F2 and F3: Culminating Experience
| Planning, Developing, Delivering Online Instruction: Track Culminating Experience
Register at: https://www.fdi.vt.edu/spring/2009
Instructor: Aaron Bond
Date: Thursday, June 11
Location: Torgersen Hall 3060
Platform: Windows/Macintosh
To truly gain an understanding of new concepts there must be application. Track participants will apply the strategies, tools, and practices learned over the course of the Spring Track in an online course simulation or in their own course. Through collaboration, participants will expand their knowledge of distance education, while demonstrating which strategies work well in different disciplines. |
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