Design Consultation
Teaching online involves making the transition from the traditional
classroom to a virtual course environment. Assistance is readily
available to introduce you to online instruction and help
make this transition a smooth one.
Instructional Design Assistance
The Instructional Designer supports faculty efforts to enhance
the teaching and learning experience at UHV. Services include
assisting faculty in the design, development, and revision
of course activities and materials. Instructional design support
also provides instructors with opportunities to learn more
about the theory and practice of online teaching.
The Instructional Designer provides support in the following
areas:
- Curriculum and instructional design assistance for the
creation of new online academic courses and programs or
for the enhancement of existing courses and programs.
- Assistance with selection and implementation of online
classroom teaching methods and strategies.
- Research to identify existing instructional materials
appropriate in the online environment.
- Training in WebCT
Multimedia Development
Technology is a tool that should be considered when designing
an online course or when seeking to enhance an existing online
course. However, technology should be chosen to match your
learning objectives, teaching practices, and student needs.
The Multimedia Specialist can assist you by:
- Discussing the most appropriate or effective media formats
or technology options that meet your teaching goals
- Finding existing media resources that supplement your
course material based on your prescribed criteria
- Providing hands-on time to help you create resources and
media content
- Designing and producing media elements, such as graphics,
animations, and movies, that integrate into your course
- Providing training or tutorials in the use of some of
the technology tools
WebCT Technical Support
Online support technicians in each of the three schools provide
WebCT support for faculty and students. Faculty can receive
help with the technical aspects of WebCT, including uploading
files, managing assignments, and using other WebCT tools.
To help faculty focus on teaching, the online support technicians
also provide technical support for students. Students who
have questions or difficulty with WebCT can call or email
the support technicians for their technical support needs.
|
