Upcoming workshop to address online learning

Thirty faculty members are registered for a workshop to develop online blended courses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in the Stevenson Center Learning Commons. The workshop was originally scheduled for Nov. 7, 2009. The workshop, which is designed for Group I, II and III faculty members, is presented by the campus’ Technology-Rich Learning Community and will specifically address the process for OU-C faculty members to complete the major areas of the campus’ rubric including objectives and outcome goals; authentic assessment practices/ engaging, quality assignment design; interaction and collaboration components/ and learner support checklist and tools. “This workshop is part of the campus’ commitment to utilizing online and distance learning tools to offer a quality educational experience,” said Schmittauer, a member of the OU-C Technology-Rich Learning Community. Other members are Patty Griffith, Lisa Wallace, Vicky Parker, Robb Moats, Nicholas Kersey and Jim McKean. “With the annual inclement winter weather approaching, this workshop is especially valuable in helping faculty members use Blackboard and other distance learning tools for those days when students may be unable to travel to campus. A unique aspect of this workshop is that it is tailored to OU-C’s learning environment, and it is based on the OU-C Course-Development Roadmap. Hands-on activities, ample Web resources and abundant examples will be hallmarks of our time together,” Schmittauer said.