Difference between revisions of "University of Guelph 2009 Update"
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- The University of Guelph has is in the process of consolidating its online course offerings under a single Learning Management System, with Desire2Learn replacing Blackboard for on-campus courses and related websites | - The University of Guelph has is in the process of consolidating its online course offerings under a single Learning Management System, with Desire2Learn replacing Blackboard for on-campus courses and related websites | ||
- piloted approximately 40 courses in Winter 2009 | - piloted approximately 40 courses in Winter 2009 | ||
- all Summer 2009 courses (approx. 40) are using D2L | - all Summer 2009 courses (approx. 40) are using D2L | ||
- converting Fall 2009 courses (700+) from Blackboard to Desire2Learn | - converting Fall 2009 courses (700+) from Blackboard to Desire2Learn | ||
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1. CurricKit curriculum mapping tool | 1. CurricKit curriculum mapping tool | ||
- a coldfusion application developed by courseware architect Rich Couto along with Educational Developers Peter Wolf and Mary Wilson | - a coldfusion application developed by courseware architect Rich Couto along with Educational Developers Peter Wolf and Mary Wilson | ||
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- provides a variety of detailed reports that can be used to assess curriculum across a number of courses | - provides a variety of detailed reports that can be used to assess curriculum across a number of courses | ||
- in keeping with our Guelph’s work on curriculum (re)development | - in keeping with our Guelph’s work on curriculum (re)development | ||
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2. PEAR – a tool for peer evaluation, assessment and review | 2. PEAR – a tool for peer evaluation, assessment and review | ||
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3. iClicker integration | 3. iClicker integration | ||
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| − | Academic Integrity | + | Academic Integrity''' |
Elixr Academic Integrity Modules | Elixr Academic Integrity Modules | ||
- joint project with Windsor, UWO, and Ryerson (project lead) | - joint project with Windsor, UWO, and Ryerson (project lead) | ||
- producing four case studies on academic integrity to be used by educational developers in their work with faculty | - producing four case studies on academic integrity to be used by educational developers in their work with faculty | ||
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| − | Accessibility | + | Accessibility''' |
- first annual "Aiming for Accessibility" conference (May 2009) was a huge success with 150+ attendees from Ontario Universities | - first annual "Aiming for Accessibility" conference (May 2009) was a huge success with 150+ attendees from Ontario Universities | ||
- ongoing workshops for instructors and staff on creating accessible course content and AODA regulations | - ongoing workshops for instructors and staff on creating accessible course content and AODA regulations | ||
| − | ePortfolio Initiatives: | + | '''ePortfolio Initiatives:''' |
- 4 concurrent ePortfolio initiatives at Guelph: 2 home-grown solutions, 2 third-party (including D2L's ePortfolio) | - 4 concurrent ePortfolio initiatives at Guelph: 2 home-grown solutions, 2 third-party (including D2L's ePortfolio) | ||
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| − | FORscene Pilot: | + | FORscene Pilot:''' |
- integrated internet video editing workflow. | - integrated internet video editing workflow. | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 10 August 2009
Desire2Learn Migration - The University of Guelph has is in the process of consolidating its online course offerings under a single Learning Management System, with Desire2Learn replacing Blackboard for on-campus courses and related websites - piloted approximately 40 courses in Winter 2009 - all Summer 2009 courses (approx. 40) are using D2L - converting Fall 2009 courses (700+) from Blackboard to Desire2Learn Application Development
1. CurricKit curriculum mapping tool - a coldfusion application developed by courseware architect Rich Couto along with Educational Developers Peter Wolf and Mary Wilson - a survey and mapping tool that can be used by departments or programmes to determine what various knowledge, skill and values are taught and how they are assessed - provides a variety of detailed reports that can be used to assess curriculum across a number of courses - in keeping with our Guelph’s work on curriculum (re)development
2. PEAR – a tool for peer evaluation, assessment and review
3. iClicker integration Academic Integrity Elixr Academic Integrity Modules - joint project with Windsor, UWO, and Ryerson (project lead) - producing four case studies on academic integrity to be used by educational developers in their work with faculty Accessibility - first annual "Aiming for Accessibility" conference (May 2009) was a huge success with 150+ attendees from Ontario Universities - ongoing workshops for instructors and staff on creating accessible course content and AODA regulations
ePortfolio Initiatives: - 4 concurrent ePortfolio initiatives at Guelph: 2 home-grown solutions, 2 third-party (including D2L's ePortfolio) FORscene Pilot: - integrated internet video editing workflow.
