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Certified Online Instructor Course
Date: 11/1/2009
Time: Ongoing
Location: Online
Facilitator: Robert Crow
Description: The Certified Online Instructor course is designed for faculty to become proficient in cutting-edge technologies and to enable the development of innovative online courses which appeal to multiple learning styles.
In this course, you will become familiar with pedagogical and technical aspects related to using WebCat, Western Carolina University's learning management system, as well as a host of other online venues where teaching and learning can take place. This course is self-paced and includes activities designed to provide orientation and practice with using WebCat tools. Whether you plan to teach totally online, or simply want to use Western's various systems to supplement your traditional course, the Certified Online Training program will expose you to the most up-to-date options available.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/9/2009
Time: 11:15:00 AM - 12:05:00 PM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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Atlas.ti Office Hours
Date: 11/9/2009
Time: 2:30:00 PM - 3:20:00 PM
Location: HL 172
Facilitator: Sue Grider
Description: If you are getting ready to analyze your qualitative research, I can spend some time with you to get you started with the Atlas.ti software which can help you organize your research.
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Using Learning Objects - Office Hours
Date: 11/10/2009
Time: 9:30:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: Robert Crow
Description: Want to know what a learning object is and how they can be used in your instruction? Then make an appointment and we can explore the possibilities together.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/10/2009
Time: 1:25:00 PM - 2:15:00 PM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: Chris Baxley
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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Qualtrics-Office Hours
Date: 11/10/2009
Time: 2:00:00 PM - 3:15:00 PM
Location: HL 172
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Qualtrics is WCU's new online survey tool which has replaced Ultimate Survey. It is more versatile and provides improved onboard results analysis. Qualtrics 101 will get you started down the road to better surveys.
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Wikis for Collaboration
Date: 11/11/2009
Time: 11:15:00 AM - 11:45:00 PM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Neil Torda
Description: This session will cover how to use the WCU Wiki server to promote collaboration in your classes.
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Using iMovie '09 Office Hours
Date: 11/12/2009
Time: 12:30:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Jason Melvin
Description: Easily create and quickly upload professional looking videos for your class. We will cover the basics from beginning to end.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/13/2009
Time: 9:05:00 AM - 9:55:00 AM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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Wimba-Workshop
Date: 11/17/2009
Time: 2:30:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
Location: Hunter 156
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Wimba is the online teaching and collaboration tool that is replacing Elluminate. Wimba provides an intuitive mechanism for instructors to lecture to and interact with learners from around the globe. Wimba has flexible communication options that give users the ability to use voice over the internet, standard telephone voice connection, text messages, and graphical symbols. In addition to simple PowerPoint presentations, Wimba has the ability to display internet resources and share applications, all with optional real time webcam video. This workshop will give instructors the skills they need to exploit the powerful learning tools Wimba has to offer.
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Atlas.ti Office Hours
Date: 11/18/2009
Time: 10:10:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
Location: HL 172
Facilitator: Sue Grider
Description: If you are getting ready to analyze your qualitative research, I can spend some time with you to get you started with the Atlas.ti software which can help you organize your research.
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Podcasting Using iTunes U
Date: 11/18/2009
Time: 11:15:00 AM - 11:45:00 AM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Neil Torda
Description: This session will cover how to use the WCU on iTunes U to deliver your podcasts.
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Using iMovie '09 Office Hours
Date: 11/19/2009
Time: 12:30:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Jason Melvin
Description: Easily create and quickly upload professional looking videos for your class. We will cover the basics from beginning to end.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/19/2009
Time: 3:30:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: Chris Baxley
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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Assessment of Student Learning - Office Hours
Date: 11/23/2009
Time: 10:10:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: Robert Crow
Description: Do you want to find out what your students really know? Make an appointment to learn about several assessment techniques that you can use to evaluate your students learning.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/23/2009
Time: 10:10:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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Using iMovie '09 Office Hours
Date: 11/23/2009
Time: 12:30:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Jason Melvin
Description: Easily create and quickly upload professional looking videos for your class. We will cover the basics from beginning to end.
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Assessment of Student Learning-Workshop
Date: 11/23/2009
Time: 3:30:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
Location: HL 186
Facilitator: Robert Crow
Description: Authentic Student Assessment. Find out what your students really know! From setting expectations to promoting constructive feedback, the focus of this workshop is on applying a method that ensures consistent and reliable grading across learning contexts. Both traditional and online instructors will benefit from this interactive hands-on workshop.
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Atlas.ti Office Hours
Date: 11/24/2009
Time: 2:05:00 PM - 3:20:00 PM
Location: HL 172
Facilitator: Sue Grider
Description: If you are getting ready to analyze your qualitative research, I can spend some time with you to get you started with the Atlas.ti software which can help you organize your research.
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Qualtrics-Workshop
Date: 11/24/2009
Time: 2:30:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
Location: HL 156
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Qualtrics is WCU's new online survey tool which has replaced Ultimate Survey. It is more versatile and provides improved onboard results analysis. Qualtrics 101 will get you started down the road to better surveys.
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Wikis for Collaboration
Date: 11/25/2009
Time: 11:15:00 AM - 11:45:00 PM
Location: Sandbox
Facilitator: Neil Torda
Description: This session will cover how to use the WCU Wiki server to promote collaboration in your classes.
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WebCat - Office Hours
Date: 11/30/2009
Time: 9:05:00 AM - 9:55:00 AM
Location: Hunter 172
Facilitator: John Hawes
Description: Need help with WebCat? Office hours are offered to help with faculty that prefer working face-2-face with a WebCat support person. Bring a single question or an entire list, we will accomplish as much as we can in an hour.
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