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Fall 2012
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  • PNC Online Academy Continues Return to E-Newsletter

  •        The 10-week program has been proactive in supporting PNC faculty during the Blackboard Learn 9.1 transition during the Fall 2012 semester. As the Spring semester approaches, faculty can take advantage of the Online Academy and learn the technological and pedagogical skills needed for the new Blackboard Learn. The Academy offers a plethora of new skills and approaches for effectively utilizing this new learning management system.   For more information, please see the spring schedule for dates and contact Erin White to request enrollment.

  • What Will Faculty Learn?

  •  Course set-up and management Learn how to create and customize homepage, design, and upload an effective syllabus.
     Designing a blueprint and course shell Create files, folders, and a design that is easy to navigate and has measurable learning objectives.
     Creating effective learning activities Learn the importance of designing a variety of learning activities  that are highly accessible and utilizing various forms of media and tools.
     Effective assessment and enhancement Learn how to use a variety of forms of assessment to measure student learning and encompass all learning styles.

  • Purpose and Goals

  •       The Online Academy delivers most of its content online, in addition to holding hands-on training sessions (refer to the Spring Schedule for details and dates). The purpose of the Academy is to guide, mentor, and provide support to faculty seeking to utilize the technologies and resources needed to enhance the learning experience for their students.

  • Key Elements

  •       The integral components of the Academy are small-group discussions and online course creation. With the new and highly customizable BB Learn, faculty will learn how to create modules, assessments, and integrate various types of media in order to encompass all learning styles. This blend offers the faculty to grow more familiar and comfortable with BB Learn, as well as the hands-on approach needed to effectively prepare and answer any questions that may arise.

  • DOC Faculty Participation

  •        Faculty who have participated in the DOC (Develop and Online Course) program have been required to complete the Online Academy as part of their experience in the program. The DOC program supports faculty in their efforts to build a brand new, high quality, online offering for PNC students. This program aims to increase overall onlline offerings, helps students with degree completion, and flexibility.

  • For more information or to apply to the PNC Online Academy, contact:

    Erin White 

    ewhite00@pnc.edu  

    219.785.5734