Designing and Developing an Online Course (EDCI2526)

		Stoney Gaddy Director of Distance & Distributive Learning NWCCD sgaddy@sheridan.edu My name is Stoney Gaddy and I am the Director of Distance Learning at Sheridan College. I have been teaching online since 1999. For twelve years, I was a faculty member at Independence Community College (KS) where I taught information technology courses such Web design, networking and data communications, and general computer literacy courses in F2F (67%) and online formats (33%). I have also taught online and hybrid courses for Pittsburg State University and Friends University. Best Design Practice: Start with solid measurable outcomes and align them with good assessments and quality learning activities. Getting Started The 1 credit hour course will be available on Blackboard (http://webct6.sheridan.edu/) beginning February 2. Textbook and Software Requirements There is no textbook required for this course. Access to Microsoft Office 2007 and the World Wide Web are required. Please refer to NWCCDs minimum technical requirements for online courses Web page for additional information. This course will include a variety of document, video, and audio media formats. Please refer to our plug-in download page for more information. Basic Online Format Schedule: This course is organized in modules and will follow a weekly schedule. Homework: All weekly coursework is expected by Tuesday morning at 8:00am unless otherwise posted on Blackboard. In order to pass the course, each assignment/project must receive completion approval by the instructor. For example if a syllabus is posted on a Blackboard course with 90% of the required components, feedback will be provided by the instructor in order to assist the participant to fully complete the task. While there is not a “late submission” penalty for assignments, please make every attempt to stay with the schedule in order to complete the course requirements. Discussion: The discussion board will be used to introduce one another to peers, answer course-related questions (Q&A), and discuss a variety of topics relating to online learning and teaching. Quizzes and Exams: There will be NO exams in this course. Assessments in this course are project-based. Feedback For emergencies and quick responses, I can be reached by phone at extension 2510. In addition, I will maintain at least one (1) online office hours per week in the Chat Room. Days and times will be announced at the beginning of each week. Responses to e-mail, discussion board posts, and voice mail will be returned within 24 hours (longer on weekends and holidays). Most assignments will be submitted through Blackboard's Mail feature. One assignment will be submitted through Turnitin.com. Assignment grading and related feedback will be completed within reason (typically seven (7) days). It is my intent to begin grading assignments as they are submitted. Some assignments can be graded in one evening while others take more time. Frequency of Blackboard Access Since there is not a textbook associated with this class, you will need to access Blackboard to open module readings, videos, PowerPoint presentations, and assignments. Most of these files can be downloaded and printed for offline viewing. There are two required discussion board activities that you will need to access Blackboard to participate in. Most of the assignments/projects in the course will be completed outside the Blackboard environment. Computer Skills Required All students who are new to using Blackboard or are taking their first online class from NWCCD, are expected to complete the Orientation to Online Learning prior to beginning this class. Students need to meet the minimum computer literacy expectations as well as the minimum technology requirements. Go to the Distance Learning website for more information (www.sheridan.edu/distance/). Meets the following graduation requirements: This course is designed for instructors who will be developing their first online or hybrid course. This course is not intended to meet any graduation requirements.   AA AS AFA AAS         Offered in the following semesters:   Fall Spring Summer Other X X  X     Distance Learning Staff   Distance Learning Options Online   |  Hybrid  |  ITV   Class Schedules   Course Overviews   Student Resources   Faculty Resources   Knowledge Base (FAQs)   Testing/Proctoring Library Resources   Online Bookstores Sheridan  |  Gillette     Opens in a new window