Preface
Purpose: This document provides a general view of technologies currently
offered and supported at Algonquin College.
The technology environment at Algonquin, like other academic institutions, is
continually evolving.
Many other tools are used by specific departments and individual faculty members.
Blackboard (Learning Management System)
Virtual Classroom Space
PURPOSE OF TOOL
An online extension of a regular classroom or
the learning environment for fully online
courses. This online space can support learning
resources, communication, student
collaboration, and evaluation.
USERS
Students and faculty
LEVELS OF USE
Basic: Post announcements, documents,
and text entries.
MAIN FEATURES
Collaboration
-groups, blogs, discussion board, wikis
Assessment
-assignments, quizzes, surveys, grade center
Communication
-send email, discussion board, blogs, journals,
announcements, notifications
Identification of At-Risk Learners
-performance dashboard and early warning
system
Student Organization
-notifications dashboard
Content Presentation/Distribution
-post class notes, power points, media,
learning modules
Intermediate: Grade Center (basic set up),
collaborative tools, groups, basic quizzes,
assignment tool, inserting media content,
discussion board, wikis and blogs, journals.
Advanced: Grade Center (advanced set up),
performance dashboard and early warning
system, quiz generator quizzes, learning
modules, performance
dashboard)
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Blackboard Technical Support Office
Contact: X-2501
bbhelp@algonquincollege.com
www.algonquincollege.com/blackboard/help
Designing Blackboard Activities
Support for designing engaging content and
efficiently incorporating groups, discussion
boards, blogs, wikis, and private journals.
Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist
X-6012
PD Sessions: can be organized for groups and
departments through the Centre for
Organizational Learning through:
Gail Allan, Faculty PD X-6013
allang@algonquincollege.com
Self-help Tip Sheets and How-To Videos
www.algonquincollege.com/blackboard/help
Mediasite
PURPOSE OF TOOL
A tool that video captures classroom events,
such as lecturettes, guest speakers, or other
events, and live stream them via the web.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Faculty, students as viewers.
Health & Community Studies Programs
David Steele: X-5015
steeled@algonquincollege.com
LEVELS OF USE
MAIN FEATURES
-Videos can be viewed on-demand since they
are stored on Algonquin College’s Media
Site server. Video links are sent by email.
-Links to videos stored on
Mediasite can be posted in a Blackboard
course or sent to students via email.
-Customized template can be created
with a presentation name and presenter
Information.
Mediasite Equipment
2 Mobile Unit, 1 HD Cameras , and 1 Wireless
Microphone in Learning & Teaching Services
and 1 in Health & Community Studies
1 Stationary Unit (within Video Conference
room managed by Health and Community
Studies)
None: N/A
Video is captured by a media technician.
Set-up: Resource Intensive
Need camera person to set-up portable units,
set-up recording settings on Media Site unit,
and record the video.
All Other Program Areas
Nancy Bell, X- 2991
belln@algonquincollege.com
Elluminate
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Set up a real-time class or small group
meeting on the web via web cam and
microphone.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Faculty, students as viewers.
Technical: Education Technology Support
bbhelp@algonquincollege.com
LEVELS OF USE
MAIN FEATURES
-web cam and microphone connection
-interactive whiteboard
-document sharing
-small-group break-out sessions
-recording for later playback
-desktop sharing
-integrated within Blackboard
Equipment Required
Head Set (earphones and microphone)
Preferrably USB)
Web cam
None: Medium
Video is captured by a media technician.
Support for integrating the use of Ellumiante
into your course
Louisa Lambregts, X- 6012
lambrel@algonquincollege.com
Camtasia Relay
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Capture voice of teacher or guest speaker
and their PowerPoint presentation
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Faculty
MAIN FEATURES
LEVELS OF USE
ITS: X-5555
5555@algonquincollege.com
-technical issues
Woodroffe: C316
-web-based
Basic: (once initial set up completed.)
Getting microphone set-up can initially be
a bit confusing for many.
-can capture presentation as delivered
within class for students to review later
-can create reusable mini-lectures and lessons
in advance by narrating PowerPoints
-can provide audio feedback on electronic
assignments provided by students
Getting Started with Camtasia Relay
Nancy Bell, X- 2991
belln@algonquincollege.com
Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist
Support for integrating Camtasia Relay within
courses. X-6012
lambrel@algonquincollege.com
-are saved as recording files and
immediately uploaded to a server. An
email with a link to the video location
is sent once upload is complete
PD Sessions: can be organized for groups and
departments through the Centre for
Organizational Learning through:
Gail Allan, Faculty PD X-6013
allang@algonquincollege.com
-link to video can be added to a Blackboard
course space or sent to students by email
How-to information and best practices is
available:
-Note: can not capture video from a web
cam or video camera
http://replay.algonquincollege.com
Adobe Captivate
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Create more sophisticated screencasts,
lecturettes, demos, and tutorials.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teachers (viewers can be anyone)
MAIN FEATURES
LEVELS OF USE
-create sophisticated technical “how-to”
videos that show intelligent clicking
movements
Advanced: for individuals that want more
functionality than Adobe Presenter can
offer.
Technical Support for Issues
-through Blackboard Support:
X-2501
bbhelp@algonquincollege.com
Woodroffe: C048
-create more sophisticated lecturettes and
tutorials with the ability to create branching
scenarios with from Power Point presentations
-add animations to lecturettes
Getting Started with Adobe Captivate
Nancy Bell, X- 2991
belln@algonquincollege.com
Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist
Support for designing eLearning content and
activities for students with Captivate.
X-6012
lambrel@algonquincollege.com
PD Sessions: can be organized for groups and
departments through the Centre for
Organizational Learning through:
Gail Allan, Faculty PD X-6013
allang@algonquincollege.com
Adobe Acrobat
PURPOSE OF TOOL
ePortfolios
Create a dynamic, self-contained eportfolio
within one file that is portable and easily
viewable.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teachers, Students, Staff
Searchable, Interactive Documents
The pdf format includes lots of possibility
for creating self-contained, searchable
information repositories within one document.
Basic: Creating a portfolio is simply a matter
of adding resources to a pdf template.
Technical Support for Issues
-through Blackboard Support:
X-2501
bbhelp@algonquincollege.com
Woodroffe: C048
LEVELS OF USE
Getting Started with Adobe Acrobat
Nancy Bell, X- 2991
belln@algonquincollege.com
MAIN FEATURES
Create ePortfolios
students and staff can post and share on
Adobe server.
-links to portfolios can be shared within
Blackboard or via email
General
-hyperlinking, searchability, mark-up
for document revisions and feedback
Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist
Support for ePortfolios and other interactive
documents for learning.
X-6012
lambrel@algonquincollege.com
PD Sessions: can be organized for groups and
departments through the Centre for
Organizational Learning through:
Gail Allan, Faculty PD X-6013
allang@algonquincollege.com
Digital Activities
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Interactive Learning Activities or
Learning Objects can be designed for
specific courses and programs. These
activities allow students to review
challenging concepts and skills. Feedback is
provided as students work through the
activities.
MAIN FEATURES
-can include animations and simulated
scenarios
-activities that are created are stored on a
server. A link is created and can be posted
in a Blackboard course space or sent
to learners via email.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teachers, Students
Can request to have learning object
made by Anabella Arcaya. X-2995
Contact: X-5984
LEVELS OF USE
Basic: Instructor
Note: there is considerable planning
and development time is required. Developer
and instructors collaborate over a period of
time to create customized interactive
activities.
As such, creation of Learning Objects
are best suited for concepts or skills
that students struggle with and for
which other resources do not exist.
Digital Activities
Support Web Site
http://lyceum.algonquincollege.com/Dactivity/i
ndex.htm
Learning Objects Templates
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Templates allow instructors to easily create
their own activities by changing the learning
content.
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teachers
Can request to have learning object
made by Anabella Arcaya. X-2995
Contact: X-5984
LEVELS OF USE
MAIN FEATURES
-two different types of activity templates
exist: 1) Crossword 2) Quiz Show
Basic: Instructor
Digital Activities
Support Web Site
Involves the following steps:
1)
going to the Learning Objects
web site
2) clicking on the Templates and
Resources tab
3) logging in with username
and password
4) downloading the respective program
on your computer
5) following basic instructions to use
the program and create the activity
http://lyceum.algonquincollege.com/Dactivity/i
ndex.htm
Learning Objects Templates
PURPOSE OF TOOL
Web access to online journal and newspaper
articles, as well as eBooks
USERS
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teachers, students
Learning Resource Centre at your campus:
MAIN FEATURES
-databases of journals, newspapers, and
ebooks that are accessible through the
Learning Resource Centre’s web site
LEVELS OF USE
Woodroffe: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5834
Pembroke: (613) 735-4700 ext. 2707
Perth: (613) 267-2859 ext. 5607
Basic: Search for articles
Intermediate: Link to articles within
Blackboard, set up search alerts where
you receive links to articles related to a topic
of interest
E-mail: LRC@algonquincollege.com
eResources
Learning Resources Centre
http://lts2.algonquincollege.com/LRCdatabase/
alpha.aspx
Making Your Learning Content More Engaging
Get help with preparing your content using programs such as:
PowerPoint
Adobe Captivate (Advanced)
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Movie Maker or Photo Story
Camtasia Relay
Contact:
Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist at lambrel@algonquincollege.com X-6012
Adding Social Media
With so many technology choices, it can be difficult to know what technology solutions and strategies will work best for yourself and your
students.
Learn about ways to incorporate social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, into your course.
Contact Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist at lambrel@algonquincollege.com X-6012
Looking for Ideas to Integrate Technology into Your Courses?
Are you for some tips to make your Blackboard course and elearning content come to life? May be you’d like to incorporate ideas for
incorporating more technology into your course and could use some ideas.
Contact: Louisa Lambregts, Instructional Technologist at lambrel@algonquincollege.com
X-6012