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| − | + | == Carleton University Television (CUTV) == | |
| − | - Video streaming operations changing for the Fall term 2009. New format (Flash streaming server, new student portal, and new content delivery network). | + | * Carleton University Television (CUTV) celebrated it’s 30th anniversary in 2008-09 with renewed supported from senior administration. It will also begin rebranding in 2009-10 to Carleton University Online as part of a distance/extended learning program. |
| + | * Video streaming operations changing for the Fall term 2009. New format (Flash streaming server, new student portal, and new content delivery network). | ||
| + | *Consolidation of CUTV administrative operations into one location, completely renovated student learning centre. | ||
| + | * Quadrupled bandwidth to streaming servers. | ||
| + | * Added podcast version of all lectures | ||
| + | * During transit strike captured and video streamed 20 additional large courses (3300 student registrations). | ||
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| − | + | == Educational Development Centre (EDC) == | |
| − | - | + | *Learning Management System - WebCT |
| + | ** Extended license by three years (2011-12). | ||
| + | ** Substantial investments in server infrastructure after determining that reliability and responsiveness problems were related to load issues. | ||
| + | ** EDC has established its own WebCT development environment | ||
| − | + | *LMS Review Working Group | |
| + | ** Conducted and analyzed three questionnaires (students, teaching assistants and instructors) | ||
| + | ** Preliminary demonstration of three LMS (Sakai, Moodle and D2L) | ||
| + | ** Proceed with a pilot for Winter term 2010. | ||
| − | + | *iTunes U | |
| − | + | ** portfolio handed off to Communications; EDC responsible for academic content and partnerships. Soft launch planned for September. | |
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| − | + | *Clickers | |
| − | + | ** continue to be extremely popular. | |
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| − | + | *Organization change | |
| − | + | ** New position created and filled: Computer Mediated Learning Technologist. | |
| − | + | *Development initiatives | |
| − | - | + | ** LMS use continues to see significant growth |
| + | ** University Teaching Certificate – includes e-learning component | ||
| + | ** Essay feedback tool (alpha) | ||
| + | ** Online Syllabus generator (beta) | ||
| + | ** VideoTech (FSL instructor learning resource) | ||
| + | ** Simple e-portfolios using blog tools (wordpress). | ||
| − | + | == Challenges == | |
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| − | + | * Uncertain funding | |
| − | + | * Very slow central support for web 2.0 learning technologies (lack of resources) | |
| − | + | * Apparent Increasing pressures on instructors' available resources | |
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Revision as of 10:45, 10 August 2009
Carleton University – E-Learning Activities 2009 Educational Development Centre (EDC) and Carleton University Television (CUTV)
Carleton University Television (CUTV)
- Carleton University Television (CUTV) celebrated it’s 30th anniversary in 2008-09 with renewed supported from senior administration. It will also begin rebranding in 2009-10 to Carleton University Online as part of a distance/extended learning program.
- Video streaming operations changing for the Fall term 2009. New format (Flash streaming server, new student portal, and new content delivery network).
- Consolidation of CUTV administrative operations into one location, completely renovated student learning centre.
- Quadrupled bandwidth to streaming servers.
- Added podcast version of all lectures
- During transit strike captured and video streamed 20 additional large courses (3300 student registrations).
Educational Development Centre (EDC)
- Learning Management System - WebCT
- Extended license by three years (2011-12).
- Substantial investments in server infrastructure after determining that reliability and responsiveness problems were related to load issues.
- EDC has established its own WebCT development environment
- LMS Review Working Group
- Conducted and analyzed three questionnaires (students, teaching assistants and instructors)
- Preliminary demonstration of three LMS (Sakai, Moodle and D2L)
- Proceed with a pilot for Winter term 2010.
- iTunes U
- portfolio handed off to Communications; EDC responsible for academic content and partnerships. Soft launch planned for September.
- Clickers
- continue to be extremely popular.
- Organization change
- New position created and filled: Computer Mediated Learning Technologist.
- Development initiatives
- LMS use continues to see significant growth
- University Teaching Certificate – includes e-learning component
- Essay feedback tool (alpha)
- Online Syllabus generator (beta)
- VideoTech (FSL instructor learning resource)
- Simple e-portfolios using blog tools (wordpress).
Challenges
- Uncertain funding
- Very slow central support for web 2.0 learning technologies (lack of resources)
- Apparent Increasing pressures on instructors' available resources
