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Computer technology is as powerful as it is seductive. On the one hand, computers have tremendously changed the curriculum and teachers' instructional practices. On the other hand, it is easy for instructors to get carried away with so many tools available to choose. How many times have we seen that computer technology overshadows learning needs? The most evident misuse of computer technology is to use technology simply because it is there and it is popular. To avoid mentality and practice, online  instructors must evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the tools they plan to use and make an informed decision.

The following section introduces some of the tools that you can incorporate into your online teaching. Some of the presentations require Real Player to view them.  If you do not have Real Player, click here to install it.

Blackboard Tutorials
Tools and Services Overview

Discussion Tool Introduction Tutorial Faculty
Blackboard Discussion Board 

What is it?

How to use?  

Faculty Insights
Reflection Tool
Web log    What is it?    How to use?  Example
Assessment Tool
Blackboard Test Creation  What is it? How to use?  
Respondus      What is it?    How to use? OSU Faculty Showcase
Presentation Tool
PowerPoint What is it?   How to use?  
Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint  What is it?  How to use? OSU Faculty Showcase
Video Editing Tool
Real Producer    What is it? How to use? OSU Faculty Showcase
Computer Screen Capture tool
Camtasia Studio    What is it? How to use?  OSU Faculty Showcase
Concept Mapping Tool
Inspiration What is it? How to use?            OSU Faculty Showcase
Online Instruction Tool
Wiki What is it? How to use? OSU Faculty Showcase
Digital Files Sharing Tool
Podcasting What is it? How to use?            OSU Faculty Showcase

 


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