Asynchronous+Teaching

Resources, links, facts, guidelines, blogs, examples, and other interesting information.
 * Asynchronous Teaching**

__JALN (The Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks)__ an internet publication devoted to the best research in learning for online practitioners. [|Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks] [|JALN (July 2007 sample issue)]
 * Online Publications Devoted To Asynchronous Learning**

__Asynchronous Learning Networks__ online magazine with topics that do not fall into journal format like the uses of technology, experiences with online courses,and summaries of online activities. [|"Teaching Pronunciation Online (Sample Article)] Ramona Broomer

The Curriculum Innovation and Technology Group (CITG) is a curriculum-based technology consulting organization that works to research and develop innovative uses of technology in education. This website is valuable to review especially if you are thinking of going into the online teaching world. There are asynchronous, synchronous, and blended teaching tips. There is also a page dedicated to answering frequent questions from teachers who are setting up their online courses such as Blackboard.
 * Consulting Firm Dedicated to Improving Online Learning**

http://citg.babson.edu/innovativeTeaching/teachingAsynch_tips.cfm ~ Emily

Top Ten Take-Home Lessons On Starting An Online Course.**
 * Is Asynchronous Teaching And Learning Worth It For You?

This is a great article on the top ten take-home lessons on starting an online course. The Internet is a remarkable tool that creates unprecedented opportunities for changes in the way we teach. Through the Internet, instructors can offer courses and, in some cases, a complete education to anyone with Internet access - "anywhere, anytime" instruction, as it is often termed. Some major benefits of asynchronous distance learning by "anywhere, anytime" instruction include extreme flexibility in scheduling, an increased capacity for self-management, and the students' freedom to choose whether they want to enroll on- or off-campus. However, the process of creating and fine-honing an online course is a daunting prospect. [|Top Ten Take-Home Lessons]

- Alanna Ramin


 * Ten Simple Steps Toward Universal Design of Online Courses**

This is a great article that can be used as a resource for creating online courses. It lists ten steps the designer should consider. The criteria of good online courses are varying, in view of the facts that there are many types of online courses, many disciplines with very different audiences, and always the possibility of different but equally respectable approaches to teaching. But there are some general guidelines that the designer can follow to have a successful online course. The design of the course will negatively/positively influence the learner’s experience. Visit the website, great information.

Step 1: Develop content first, then design. Step 2: Provide simple, consistent navigation. Step 3: Include an accommodation statement. Step 4: Choose CMS tools carefully. Step 5: Model and teach good discussion board etiquette. Step 6: Use color with care. Step 7: Provide accessible document formats. Step 8: Choose fonts carefully. Step 9: Convert PowerPoint™ to accessible HTML. Step 10: If it's auditory make it visual; if it is visual make it auditory [|Universal Design of Online Courses]

~Navalin Williamson~

Here is a great way to package or format your Powerpoints for the iPod. It's called Profcast and you can find it here. http://www.humbledaisy.com/

ProfCast is the ideal tool for recording and publishing your live presentation. All elements of your presentation, including slide timing and voice narration, are recorded. You can then publish your complete presentation on the Web as a PodCast, complete with RSS support.Live Presentation Recording Synchronized Slides with Audio RSS Generation for Podcasting Publishing support Brian Snapp

This is one of the best Learning Management Systems (LMS) I have seen. After 5 months of evaluation the DL Department, the faculty at LCCC and other industry resources agree that this is the most intuitive LMS on the market right now. It looks great, has all of the Web 2.0 tools and makes WebCT and Blackboard "look like chumps". We may be adopting Angel very soon. You can sign up for a free sandbox to play in and when you're done with the BB course this semester you can build another in Angel ... in your spare time of course.
 * -) http://www.angellearning.com/

Brian Snapp

Brian S. -- I am definitely going to look into Angel after talking to you at CAC and now seeing this promotion on our Wiki! What you are doing at LCCC is fabulous and very interesting. Keep us updated! It was very nice to meet you by the way--great to put a face with the name and the voice. :) ~Sara Boyce~