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NEWS & EVENTS
New Directors' Blog: Building Accessible Online Courses
Management Essentials Online wins Bb Catalyst Award!
Quick Links for End-of-Term Assessment Options
What do Students really think of Learning Management System tools?
LTC Releases New Article 16. Rich Media Capture Technology for Student Feedback [Curto & Laudato, Pittsburgh]
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DIRECTORS' BLOG
24 Aug 2012
This summer we reviewed our online courses to evaluate their compliance with accessibility standards for students with disabilities and to establish proactive strategies to improve our development processes. Our ultimate goal is to support all students of Pitt Online with media-rich courses that are developed in a way that allows maximum access. We were fortunate to have an employee from Pitt’s Disability Services Office, Gabe McMorland, help us with this venture! Read More >
29 Feb 2012
A great article came out this week from our colleagues at the University of Florida. Congrats to Doug Johnson, Tawnya Means and Randy Graff for their investigation. The article, titled “Student Perception of Learning Management System Tools,” was distributed through the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research. Read More >
21 Feb 2012
It seems like the concept of “flipped classrooms” is everywhere this week. Every morning I am seeing references in my news feeds, headlines and twitter posts about various professors or universities who are having success “flipping” the lecture and the learning activities. Some of our Pitt faculty have been doing this for many years – essentially recording their lectures for students to view in advance, and using class time on activities that promote deeper learning. Read More >
3 Jan 2012
Welcome to the second annual list of the most SHOCKING Moments in Online Education! In keeping with end of year list making here are a few things that I found surprising in 2011.
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8 Nov 2011
The EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) released the results of its annual national study of undergraduate students and information technology a few weeks ago, and the message is clear: “Technology could be used much more strategically to engage students in academic life.” Read More >
19 Sep 2011
With the goal of informing faculty about new instructional options resulting from the proliferation of eBooks, CIDDE staff have been investigating eBook and eTextbook technologies. The team’s report is now available in several eBook formats. Brief articles based on the report will be published in the online Teaching Times newsletter. Read More >
COURSEWEB
20 Aug 2012
04.04.2012
CourseWeb Extended System Maintenance Period Scheduled
6:00 a.m. Friday, May 25 to 12:00 a.m. Monday, May 28.
The CourseWeb online course management system will be unavailable during an extended system maintenance period beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 25 until approximately 12:00 a.m. (midnight)Monday, May 7. This extended system maintenance period is necessary to update the software and upgrade some servers supporting the system. The system will be returned to service earlier if work Is completed ahead of schedule. Read More >
16 Mar 2012
At CIDDE, the Educational Technology Services team oversees the administration of Courseweb (the university's course management system), the operations of the Educational Technology Center (ETC) and the administration of technology training programs for faculty and staff. Our team partners with faculty to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning through the appropriate integration of technology. ETS provides individual and departmental consulting and training opportunities for faculty and staff. Read More >
