Course Development And Support

Our services help instructors get the maximum benefit from online learning technologies. Team members have backgrounds in instructional design, web and multimedia technologies, audio and video production, technical writing, and teaching. Our expertise lets instructors focus on their expertise—content and instruction—while we handle the technical demands of preparing course materials and making sure that the online learning experience is dynamic, engaging, and effective. Our services range from creating complete online courses that incorporate audio, video, synchronous and asynchronous communication, and interactive multimedia, to assisting programs and instructors at any stage of the planning and development process. Specific services include: Instructional Design Developing course objectives and learning outcomes Integrating effective online teaching strategies and techniques Incorporating effective learning activities and assessments Creating an effective course structure in Blackboard Multimedia Development Custom graphics, templates, and animations Interactive learning elements Recorded presentations (see Audio Recording and Editing) Supporting Technologies Assistance with Blackboard tools Macromedia Breeze for self-recorded narrated slide presentations Incorporating synchronous interaction (see Online Meetings) For more information about this service, please contact the Online Instruction Group Manager.

Last updated July 31, 2006