Carol,
Given the constraints on your time and energy, you will probably
want to keep things simple. Which means transfer your usual assignments
to the Blackboard environment. You could post assignments and require
homework submissions through Blackboard. Your tests could be
administered via Blackboard and a "discussion forum" could be used in
place of in-class discussion. If you have time, lectures could be posted
on Blackboard in the form of PowerPoint slides with audio tracks
appended to each slide (as a substitute for lectures).
These days online instruction is being viewed as an opportunity for
students to engage in their learning in a more active manner than is
typical of traditional lecture courses. But that goal would not be
feasible in your situation. Even with the "keep it simple" philosophy,
you will probably find that preparing and running online instruction is
more time-consuming than traditional in-class instruction. But you might
find you really like it. Good luck!
--Dave
DeVolder Carol L wrote:
> Dear Tipsters,
> Some of you may recall that the last time I posted, I was in Houston with my
> daughter (who has all kinds of heart problems). I had anticipated going home
> long ago (Thanksgiving, to be exact), but my plans were thwarted and I am
> still here (it's a good thing I love Houston, although it's very different
> than the little town of 1800 people where I live in Illinois).
>
> I find that I am going to take some Family Medical Leave time and will be
> teaching the initial portion of one class online (a 300-level Brain &
> Behavior class). My university doesn't offer online courses and I have no
> experience teaching online. For those reasons, I've tended to skip past the
> postings dealing with online courses. So, could any of you offer suggestions
> on how to proceed? I have limited experience with Blackboard, but can learn
> just about anything in a pinch. I know could check the archives, but I have
> to be honest and tell you that my daughter is in the ICU and I don't have a
> great deal of mental energy. My class won't start until next week and I
> expect to be more on top of things by then. Meanwhile, any ideas that I can
> ponder as I sit here would be greatly appreciate it.
> Thanks,
> Carol
>
>
> Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D.
>
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