Thursday, October 18, 2012

What is Web Camp?




What is Web Camp?

Web Camp is step-by-step program that teaches faculty how to move their face-to-face course online. It covers topics including:
 
  • Online pedagogy,
  • Best practices from Westfield faculty who are teaching online,  
  • The design of your course following the WSU Best Practices Course Template, General use of the course management system,  
  • An understanding of creating and using assessments online,  
  • The tools and tricks (not limited to Jing, Audacity, Blackboard Collaborate, Skype)  
  • CIT Course Guidelines and Quality Matters Course Rubrics

During Web Camp, faculty attend face-to-face classes, as noted above.  Participants are also required to meet with Lynn Zayac or her designee to discuss and present their instructional design and course plans.

Additionally, faculty will complete the following virtual trainings:
 
  • participate and share in virtual discussion forums during Web Camp Week.
  • participate in at least one live chat session with Lynn.
  • participate in at least one Blackboard Collaborate Live Virtual Classroom training.
Please contact Lynn Zayac, Director, CIT (lzayac@westfield.ma.edu or x8142) or Lisa Clark, CIT (lclark@westfield.ma.edu or x8249) if you have questions about the Web Camp.



Fall 2012 Web Camp

October 23rd, 30th, November 6th,13th, 20th, and 27th

Tuesdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm



Spring 2013 Web Camp

February 25th, March 4th, 18th, 25th, April 1st & 8th

Mondays from 3:30pm-6:30pm



Summer 2013 Web Camp

May 29th, 30th, 31st, June 3rd & 4th

9am to 1pm each day

 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Plato Upgrade to Socrates!

The Center for Instructional Technology is pleased to announce that Westfield State University is officially in the process of upgrading to Socrates (Blackboard Learn 9) from Plato (Blackboard Vista) and will be picking up speed in the Spring 2013 semester.

Check out our new blog "Plato Upgrade Central!" 

This new blog will be updated with important information about WSU's upgrade to Blackboard Learn 9 aka Socrates from Blackboard Vista aka Plato. 


For information on how to migrate your course content to the upgraded platform, please contact Lisa Clark at lclark@westfield.ma.edu