This document provides an overview of online learning at Northampton Community College (NCC). It discusses key facts about NCC's online programs including the percentage of students taking online courses and the programs offered online. It also outlines the staff in the Office of Online Learning and reviews some of the tools used to support online instruction like Blackboard, Elluminate Live, and CourseEval for online course evaluations. The document appears to be materials for instructors interested in online teaching at NCC to familiarize them with online learning at the college.

1. Becoming a Successful Online Instructor LealanZaccone & Kelvin BentleyOffice of Online Learning

2. IntroductionsOnline Learning at NCCBecoming an Online InstructorYour QuestionsOverview

3. Who Are We?Kelvin Bentley, DirectorLealanZaccone, Assistant DirectorDawn Dzienis, Online Learning AssistantSharon Zagorski, SecretaryJane Matsinger, Prison Program CoordinatorOver 180 full-time and adjunct instructors

4. Key Facts About Online LearningIn 2008-2009, 15% of total NCC credits were for online coursesIn Fall 2008, 28% of NCC students took at least one online course (2,872 students)For the entire 2008-2009 academic year, 6,052 took at least one online course, an increase of 727 students or 13.7% over last year.

5. NCC currently offers 20 degrees, certificates and diplomas onlineOver 170 courses currently offered onlineNew hybrid sections in subjects including psychology, English, Math, and EconomicsKey Facts About Online Learning

6. NCC Programs Offered OnlineAutomotive Technology, AAS (in planning stages)*Business Administration, AACriminal Justice, AAS Early Childhood Education (several options)*Library Technology (Special Diploma)*RV Technology (noncredit)**Can be offered to regional or national markets

7. How many of you currently use it with your courses?Features emphasized in our online coursesAnnouncementsDiscussion BoardGrade BookOnline testsBb 9.X by Spring 2011 for online coursesBlackboard

9. Web conferencing tool integrated with BlackboardPopular featuresWhiteboardChatAudioApplication SharingWeb TourExamples of UseWeek 1 course orientation, exam or assignment reviews, office hours, supplemental instructionElluminate Live

12. Used with online tests in BlackboardPrevents student printing, Internet surfing, use of other programsRequired for proctored and non-proctored online exams Respondus Lockdown Browser

14. OOL uses a program called CourseEval to create and administer evaluationsAvailable 2 weeks before the end of classes and 1 week afterwardsStudent reminders posted in Blackboard and sent by emailOnline instructors can view ratings and comments onlineOnline Course Evaluations

15. CourseEval ExampleThe Available Surveys screen shows the participant the surveys that he/she has been assigned to that need to be completed.

16. CourseEval ExampleThe Completed Surveys screen shows the participant the surveys that he/she has completed.

17. CourseEval ExampleThe Detailed Reports screen displays an individuals survey results information for a particular course.

18. Publisher-Created Resources

19. Online Learning at NCCOpportunities and Challenges for Students and Educators

20. Teaching Online at NCC

21. .NCC Online Teaching Orientation teaches best practices in online teaching and learning

22. Questions?

23. Office of Online Learning230 Kopececk Hall610-861-4160 or 610-332-6089Kelvin Bentleykbentley@northampton.eduLealanZacconelzaccone@northampton.eduContact Information