ICE 234 Section 6

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ICE 234 Section 6

• Leanna Archambault, Instructor

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Week 1 Day 1

• Introductions
• Review of Syllabus
• Introduction to Instructional Technology
• Overview of Web CT
• Zoomerang Survey (if time permits)
• http//www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?N2AYAGVGDH3QKE
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Introductions

• Leanna Archambault
• Students
• Name
• Anticipated graduation date
• Area of focus/emphasis
• Experience working with technology
• Favorite thing to do in Las Vegas

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Review of syllabus

• Instructional goals and objectives
• Resources
• Lessons
• Assignments

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Introduction to Instructional Technology -
definition

• Applying scientific knowledge about human
  learning to the practical tasks of teaching and
  learning (Heinich, Molenda, Russell, 1993, p.
  16)

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What is technology?

• Computers
• DVD
• CD players
• Cellular telephones
• Satellites

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Educational technology is a means of connecting
the teacher, the instructional experience, and
learners in ways that enhance learning.
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What is Web CT?

• WebCT is the software that UNLV uses to deliver
  online courses.  It may be used on campus to
  supplement lecture courses or it may be used to
  deliver a complete course for the Office of
  Distance Education. 
• Sometimes this type of technology is referred to
  as Computer Mediated Instruction

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How will we be using this tool

• Meet as a hybrid course
• In class lectures and hands on activities
• On line resources and communication tools
• Tools
• Private email
• Calendar
• Discussions
• Assignment dropbox

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Logging onto Web CT

• Using your MyWebCT log in and password
• Creating a MyWebCT

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If you already have a MyWebCT

• Go to http//webct.unlv.edu8900

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What do I do next?

• Click on Log on to myWebCT
• Type your log in and password
• Click add course
• Select I
• Select ICE450s005weiss
• Click on the

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If I do not yet have a myWebCT

• Go to http//webct.unlv.edu8900
• Click on Create
• Type in your information where there is a
• Create a username with first initial last name
  (no spaces)
• Example (rweiss)
• Create a password of the last four digits of your
  social security number or phone number
• Click continue
• Type in the new username and password

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Exploration of tools

• Calendar
• See format of entries
• Check out a hyperlink
• Enter your birthday

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Exploration of tools

• Bulletin board
• Protocol
• Public
• Private
• Threaded discussions
• Create Thread
• Sending an attachment

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Exploration of tools

• Private mail
• Browse for database of registered participants
• Select one person
• Select the whole class
• Sending an attachment

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Exploration of tools

• Contents
• See whats inside
• Whats coming
• Big Brother

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Questions?

• Contact me
• Leanna Archambault
• CEB 380
• 895-2727
• Private mail or leanna.archambault_at_ccmail.nevada.e
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