Courseware Development
We support our customers with courseware development by providing expertise in learning styles, pedagogy, instructional design, teaching and learning, learner-center environments, A.D.A. compliance, and multimedia.
Consultation
After reading the process below, if you are interested in meeting with a consultant, please schedule an appointment or call 756-7002 to schedule an appointment.
CTL Courseware Development Process
CTL provides services to assist faculty in Blackboard courseware development. Depending on the time of the initial consultation and the number of support projects that CTL has at the time, there is the possibility that a Blackboard course will not be completed in its entirety before a quarter begins. In such a case, it might be necessary for CTL to continue adding Blackboard course content while the course is in progress.
Consultation 1 - Initial Consultation
- Initial consultation with instructor to determine goals, purpose, needs, and extent of project.
- Agreement on scope, schedule, and responsibilities for developing a Blackboard course.
- Instructor agrees to complete the faculty Blackboard online course "Using Blackboard Effectively" according to deadlines proposed in this document.
- Instructor agrees to administer the Blackboard Post Student Survey and to complete the Blackboard Post Instructor Evaluation by the end of the first quarter of courseware implementation to provide feedback to CTL.
- CTL consultant and instructor complete the CTL Consultation Form #1 together and sign the contract agreement.
Project Proposal Approval
- Project approval from Joe Grimes, Tonia Mdownload-link-container-alone, Luanne Fose, and Patrick Kammermeyer.
Consultation 2 - Storyboarding
- Instructor brings course materials (syllabus, calendar, textbook, hardcopy and/or digital files, etc.) to this consultation for brainstorming course structure.
- Instructor and CTL consultant begin storyboarding the Blackboard course settings, folder structure, and content structure within the folders.
- Instructor chooses design interface (banner photo, button colors, etc.).
- Instructor is enrolled in the faculty Blackboard online course and instructed in its usage. Instructor should complete Module 1 of the faculty Blackboard online course before scheduling Consultation #3 with the CTL consultant.
Student Work - Phase 1
- Students create course settings (button usage & enabled areas) and the folder structure according to instructor's specifications from Consultation #2.
- Students set color of Blackboard buttons and design/upload the course banner.
- Students enhance/upload content that has been provided by instructor.
Consultation 3 - Review 1
- Instructor gathers additional course content (if any) and brings content to CTL.
- Instructor addresses any copyright issues and provides copyright information, if necessary, to CTL.
- Any possible ADA issues are addressed in this meeting.
- Instructor reviews Blackboard course settings, enabled buttons, folder structure, banner, and course colors. Instructor signs approval on content and/or changes are noted, if any.
- Instructor should have completed Module 1 of the faculty online Blackboard course by the time of this consultation. CTL consultant will answer any questions about the online Blackboard course material covered so far. Instructor should complete Modules 2 and 3 before Consultation #4.
Student Work - Phase 2
- Students implement changes to course structure (settings, colors, etc.) if needed.
- Students continue to enhance/upload course content.
Consultation 4 - Review 2
- Instructor reviews course and signs approval on course structure and design interface.
- Instructor should have completed Modules 2 and 3 of the faculty Blackboard online course before this consultation. CTL consultant will answer any questions about the Blackboard online course material covered so far. Instructor should complete Module 4 before Consultation #5.
Student Work - Phase 3
- Students implement any necessary changes to course content.
Consultation 5 - Final Review
- Instructor reviews Blackboard course and signs approval.
- Instructor should have completed Module 4 of the Blackboard online course before this consultation. CTL consultant will answer any questions about the Blackboard online course material covered so far.
Evaluation
- Instructor requires students to take Blackboard Post Student Survey at end of first quarter of course implementation (survey provided by CTL).
- Instructor completes Blackboard Post Instructor Evaluation at end of first quarter of course implementation (evaluation provided by CTL).
Services
Image Integration
Images (photographs, slides, etc) can be scanned, edited, and added to courseware to provide a visual enhancement to your text based information. Diagrams and graphs also give students an added visual learning environment.
HTML
Microsoft Word files can be placed into Dreamweaver (HTML Editor) to create a visual map of text, images, and colors, and add continuity to your course site. When using the same content structure (i.e., course goals, assignments, content, quizzes), students have a clear path for better learning.
PDF
Many files (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) require the application for the student view it. Exporting, printing, or saving the file to a PDF, allows your students to view your content from any web browser with the Adobe Acrobat Reader, and provides easy access to valuable content anywhere, anytime.
Animations
Animating objects or images to highlight the area of focus can provide another dimension to complex concepts. Our highly trained staff can add rollover definitions, navigation, multiple views, and more.
Video/Audio
Video and audio allow students to experience real world scenarios that may be very difficult to create in a classroom. Provide your students video and audio online so that they may review the content and reference it as many times as necessary. Create karaoke to help students learn foreign languages. Show videos of K-12 student interactions in the classroom for future teachers. The possibilities are endless.
Games/Puzzles
Providing students with alternative ways for self-education allows for all students and all learning styles to benefit. These students were raised on games and fun learning; help them achieve the goal for your course by providing them with alternative content that they enjoy using.
Note: Customers may have small items (one offs) that we may be able to fit in-between the full courseware development projects. This can be determined in the first 1hr consultation.
To schedule a consultation, please contact the CTL at (805) 756-7002.
