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Summer I - 900 classes
Summer II - 300 classes
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Distance Learning Update
The LeCroy Center
Dallas County Community
College District
9596 Walnut Street
Dallas, TX 75243
President: Pam Quinn
Editor: Angela Auzenne
Phone: 972-669-6657
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| eCampus Training Online |
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 Can't seem to find the time to leave your office or classroom for training? We are now offering eCampus ONLINE Courses-- via Wimba Classroom. Instructors will now be able to attend eCampus training from the comfort of their own home or office. Most classes run for 2 ½ hours, and are very simple to operate and navigate. Wimba is the new virtual classroom that brings audio, video, application sharing and interaction to life. The live sessions will be conducted by a trainer and can be watched live or achieved for playback/review at a later time. If you are planning to take eCampus ONLINE Courses, you are expected to have a good grasp of Windows' principles and Internet concepts
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A computer
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A headset (with or without a microphone) --or even just speakers-- and
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An Internet connection (preferably DSL, digital subscriber line, or better)
Interested instructors should register at least seven days before a scheduled session.
Register NOW
After registering for an eCampus ONLINE Course, instructors will receive Wimba Classroom set-up and log in instructions.
View the eCampus Training Schedule |
| New Look for eCampus Grade Center |
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New Features Coming Fall 2008
Get ready for exciting new updates to eCampus with the launch of Blackboard 8, just in time for Fall 2008. But don't worry; there will be plenty of opportunities to learn the new features with training programs scheduled throughout the spring and summer. All faculty who use eCampus are encouraged to take the new eCampus Training for Grade Book, starting this summer. The new Grade Center offers more drop-down menus for compiling lists and sorting options and faculty ease. Bb 8 also has new peer-and-self-assessment revisions and an updated content system. Look for more details on training schedules at eCampus Training.
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| Navy Okays Contracts with Dallas TeleCollege |
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 Dallas TeleCollege Offers iPod Courses and MoreThe Dallas TeleCollege recently scored a coupe with the U.S. Navy, after being awarded two new military contracts for distance education programs. That means sailors; on-base and in-submarines around the world will take various Dallas TeleCollege and DCCCD courses and degree programs.
The Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) - NCPACE gives Sailors the opportunity to complete their education programs and continue their personal and professional growth while on sea duty assignments-all tuition free. The TeleCollege will offer 7 courses in a CD-format and a new iPod-based pilot program will include 5 courses. The initial buzz about the iPod format seems to be quite popular with the NCPACE. The iPods come equipped with course videos and some even have a course syllabus, pre-loaded. All assignments and tests are provided in paper-form and sent to the military bases for the students. Based on feedback from the pilot, the TeleCollege plans to have more course offerings available to the Navy in the iPod format.
The second contract is for The Navy College Program, NCP which gives to Sailors academic credit for Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The NCP mission is to enable Sailors to obtain a college degree while on active duty. Sailors in this program will have an opportunity to earn their Associate's Degree from more than 7 different DCCCD degree plans. The TeleCollege will be working with Eastfield College to provide the educational programs for the sailors.
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CD-Based Courses |
iPod-Based Courses |
Degree Programs for NavyCollege |
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HIST 1301 |
ENGL 1301 IPOD |
AA General/Liberal Studies |
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HIST 1302 |
ENGL 1302 IPOD |
AAS Business Administration |
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GOVT 2305 |
HIST 1301 IPOD |
AAS Management |
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PHED 1304 |
HIST 1320 IPOD |
AAS Criminal Justice |
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ECON 2301 |
SOCI 1301 IPOD |
AAS Office Technology |
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ECON 2302 |
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AS General/ Liberal Studies |
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SOCI 1301 |
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AAS Child Development |
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ENGL 1302 |
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| Professional Development at the Desktop |
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| STARLINK Goes Nationwide
STARLINK, the Professional Development Network for Higher Education, has taken the nation by storm. To date, there are more than 175 member institutions in 26 states licensing STARLINK programs. In addition, they are always available to the DCCCD. The programs are available via video streaming and are archieved up to 2-weeks for all members. Programs are shot on location and cover topics like "Health and Well Being" to "Course Redesign".
Log on to STARLINK for information on how to get one of these exciting webcasts.
"Plagiarism Pitfalls and Prevention Strategies"
April 7 - 21, 2008
Available 24/7 online
Plagiarism seems to be on the increase. With the vast amount of internet material made available at a mouse-click, it is increasingly difficult to diagnose and trace suspected instances of plagiarism. For many teachers, it's a formidable task. In this workshop we aim to make this undertaking less complicated for instructors by providing helpful strategies and possible countermeasures.
Topics to be explored include:
- Discipline-based approaches to help combat plagiarism
- Information Literacy interventions
- Pro-active vs. re-active strategies
- Assignments that discourage plagiarism
- Online tools helpful in encouraging academic honesty
"Overcome Everything"
April 21 - May 5, 2008
Available 24/7 online
Patrick Combs is widely known as a best-selling author, an inspirational speaker, and humorous entertainer. He is in the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame, has been featured on ABCNightly News, NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, CNN, Phil Donahue, Montel Williams and The Late Show, and three times been nominated Speaker of the Year by event planners. | |
We would love to hear from you and find out how you are using distance learning at your location. Please forward inquiries, comments or story ideas to: The Distance Learning Update:auzenne@dcccd.edu |
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