Full-day Workshops

FD-1: Creating and managing online teams using the Phases of Engagement model

Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Fee: $190 (includes networking luncheon)

J. Ana Donaldson, Associate Professor and Lois Lindell, IDT Graduate Assistant, University of Northern Iowa

Current literature extols the benefits of collaborative group activities and team-based problem-solving. One successful model for creating online teams is the Phases of Engagement model (Conrad & Donaldson, 2004). Whether you are an experienced instructor or novice at designing online courses, join this lively, hands-on workshop to learn and experiment with this model to create and manage collaborative student learning communities.

The presenters will demonstrate and discuss authentic interactive experiences using popular Web 2.0 tools to enhance interaction in online learning communities. Learn about basic instructional design using the Phases of Engagement model and then divide into collaborative teams to transition your own courses. Bring materials from an existing course that you would like to enhance using this instructional methodology and resources. Previous online delivery knowledge and experience is not required.

In this workshop you will:

Review simulation demonstrations and authentic applications of Web 2.0 collaboration, communication, and networking tools
Create collaborative group activities and team-based problem-solving for an online course
Discuss student participation in hands-on collaborative online activities and team building challenges and benefits of using these tools
Share experiences and resources for further exploration

J. Ana Donaldson is an associate professor of instructional technology at the University of Northern Iowa. For many years she has presented on how to integrate technology into an engaged learning environment. Besides her years of classroom experience in creating Web-supported learning environments, Ana is a published author, keynote speaker, and international presenter. She is coauthor with Rita-Marie Conrad of Engaging the Online Learner: Activities for Creative Instruction.

Lois Lindell is a full-time doctoral student and graduate assistant in instructional design and technology at the University of Northern Iowa. She has 30 years of classroom experience and has presented on using emerging Web 2.0 technologies to foster collaborative writing at the Iowa Distance Learning Conference, Iowa Technology Education Conference, and Association of Educational Communication & Technologies (AECT). She serves as a member of the editorial review board of EconEd Link, a founding partner of the Thinkfinity Project.

FD-2: Through a lens smartly: Making decisions in media teaching

Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Fee: $190 (includes networking luncheon)

Richard Harrison, Production/Program Manager, San Diego County Office of Education

If you are a first-time video producer, director, or presenter of distance teaching, join this lively, hands-on workshop to learn and experiment with a variety of techniques and skills important for Internet, video, and televised programming. You will explore various learning styles and concepts on how to address these different styles on camera. Previous video knowledge and experience is not required. You will learn about basic studio design for media teaching and then divide into collaborative teams to design and produce on camera presentations.

Handouts and demonstrations will include:

Storyboarding
Basic studio equipment and set-up techniques (camera, lighting, audio)
Teamwork and collaboration
Designing for various learning styles
On-camera talent and presentation techniques
Web vs. video—teaching and producing

Richard Harrison is an Emmy award- winning producer/director of instructional television programming. He has worked for 20 years as the production/program manager of the largest ITFS/Cable System in the U.S. and serves as a part-time professor at California State University-Palm Desert. Richard is also a consultant in television production and faculty training for the University of San Diego, Cal State San Marcos, and other organizations around the country.

FD-3: Imagination Engine: Visual concept design process for interactive media development

Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Fee: $190 (includes networking luncheon)

Joe Tojek, Principal Learning Architect and Peter Lindner, Course Developer, Capella University

Distance education professionals must continue to evaluate and discover new ways to combine and apply new information discovery and visual design tools to produce educational content. Following an overview of the steps in the Imagination Engine process and a demonstration of the tools used to develop scenario content, you will work in groups to:

Develop a digital media design using the Imagination Engine process and the latest software tools
Brainstorm, visualize, storyboard, and produce high-quality imagery for use in interactive instructional content
Review and evaluate group experiences

Joe Tojek is principal learning architect in the Next Generation Learning department at Capella University where he works on systems and tools to help instructional designers and faculty subject matter experts more effectively achieve their goals in applying technology to online course design. His current competency map includes virtual character development and performance, digital media studio production, and the application of social networking and Web 2.0 functionality to collaboration and knowledge management.

Peter Lindner is a respected course developer on the Next Generation Learning team at Capella University. His focus on course development for the public safety program at Capella has been recognized internally and applied to the development of novel and innovative approaches to simulation design for the discipline. Peter has worked in corporate e-Learning design and development since 2000.

FD-4: Application of effective Rapid e-Learning techniques

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