Friday, 18 May 2007 - 10:40 AM
109 (Pfahler Hall)
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Experiences modifying the website for a prep chemistry course on Blackboard with a view to teaching the course online

Kuruvilla Zachariah, Ohio University Eastern, St. Clairsville, OH

The prep chemistry course taught at Ohio University's Eastern campus is ideally suited for conversion to a completely online format. One reason is that it does not have a laboratory component. Blackboard course management system has been used for several years to add online content in the form of PowerPoint slides, video clips, and supplemental reading assignments. Students also take online quizzes for practice. Contents on the website need to be organized differently when attempting to convert existing courses to a completely online format. Recent experience converting a course on technology and leadership into an online version has allowed me to organize the contents for the chemistry course in folders for each week. Tips to produce a robust, user-friendly website will be discussed. Lessons learned in producing audio files of lectures and effective use of discussion boards will be shared in this presentation.

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