Presented by: Chris Shamburg, New Jersey City University
Abstract: This presentation presents the results of a college’s pilot project in electronic portfolios. The pilot project sought to implement electronic portfolios and to explore areas where portfolios could be use for innovation and effective teaching. The presentation summarizes the goals, procedures, results, and future directions of a pilot project that used Web-based portfolios as a precursor for institutional use.
Abstract: Demonstrate how an instructor can have students do oral presentations in virtual classes using Powerpoint. Examples of both individual student and group presentations will be shown.
Presented by: Darius Sollohub, NJIT School of Architecture
Abstract: For the past five years, the Master of Infrastructure Planning (MIP) Program at NJIT has offered planning and design studios for community-based clients and public agencies. In these studios, students working in teams use digital media in a seminar environment daily. This iterative process prepares them to make public presentations, where planning and design theory is de-mystified and communities can comprehend and exploit its local application. The MIP program has successfully generated outside funding to support these efforts, allowing students to do coursework that matches, and often advances, professional standards. Methods, examples, successes and challenges will be discussed in this presentation.
Abstract: This project focuses on the videoconference which connected the scientists in the Rainforest on the Barro Colorado Island (BCI) with classes from New Jersey and Texas. Learn about the researchers, the content, how students in grades 3 - 12 became involved and participated with the researchers from Montclair State University in this exciting project which included 19 videoconferencing sessions. Learn about the benefits of K-12 school districts working with higher ed. Logistics involved in the coordinating and planning the videoconference and streaming video for web site viewing and archiving will also be discussed
Abstract: We discuss the experiences, both positive and negative, of managing a large class (100 students with a common lecture and 4 recitation groups) in teaching a General Education multidisciplinary course at Montclair State University. Course work (reading materials, online discussions, grading) is done in Blackboard. A relatively simple survey mechanism which extends Blackboard's and uses HTML forms, JSP, Java, and Excel will be presented.
Presented by: Laurie Wilfred Hodge, Bergen Community College
Abstract: The presenter will discuss the nature of an online course in speech communication, including components, pedagogy, and students' satisfaction with their acquisition of knowledge of speech communication. Students' assessment of the degree to which they have improved their presentation skills will be examined. Conferees will also view a sample student speech. Various components of the WebCT shell and how these components are utilized in attempting to achieve the goals of an online course in speeech communication will be presented. The role of the Office of Research and Planning at Bergen Community College in the developing a Student Assessment Questionnaire and the administering the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (McCroskey (1978, 1982) will be explained.
Presented by: Thomas Berke, Brookdale Community College
Abstract: Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) is having a powerful impact on our students. PLTL incorporates the best elements of active teamwork by offering weekly workshops in which student groups, led by trained peers, work to solve problems that have been carefully selected from key lectures topics. Working in teams allows students to develop teamwork and communication skills they will need in their careers. Our administration continues to set up special meetings and presentations for us to share our experience. We are currently expanding the project.
Abstract: Hybrid courses combine aspects of online and face-to-face instruction in a way that reduces the number of face-to-face classroom meetings. NJIT is embarking on a pilot study of hybrid courses. The questions we are addressing will be presented in this session: What are the benefits to students, faculty and the college? What criteria should be used for selecting the best courses for blending? What configurations of F2F & online sessions are successful? What faculty and student development is needed for success in teaching in, and learning in hybrid classes? What technology and instructional support should be offered in the design phase?
Presented by: Mihri Napoliello, New Jersey City University
Abstract: This presentation addresses challenges instructors face in fully online courses. First, objective grading of discussion forum participation is difficult. Most instructors consider frequency (number of postings), consistency (posting over the entire discussion), and quality (content). Second, given the amount of writing in online courses, grading can be a drain on instructors’ time. A third challenge is effectively conveying feedback on progress. In online courses, students need feedback that indicates instructors’ expectations and allows improvement over the semester. The presenters demonstrate how using rubrics can make grading easier for both students and instructors. Sample rubrics will be made available.
