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	<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl</link>
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		<title>Distributing Recorded Content To Off-campus Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Digital voice recorder, audio cassette tapes, audio CDs, DVDs, Podcasting
Author: Ms Rosamund Winter


				
				

Description of Activity
Workshops / seminars conducted on campus are audio recorded, or video recorded if there is important visual information that cannot be captured simply in a PowerPoint presentation, for example: Off campus students are sent audio cassettes, audio CDs or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=422</link>
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		<title>About this site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This site has been partially funded by the Off Campus Learning Project, Faculty of Education, Monash University. To find out more about the OCL Project click here.
The Online Teaching Community explores how technology can help Lecturers share effective teaching practices. The website is a work in progress. It is being designed to explore the value [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=369</link>
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		<title>Global Collaboration Using Ning.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Ning.com, Skype, Surveymonkey.com
Author: Dr. David Zyngier


				
				

Description of Activity
As a result of attendance at an international conference in Toronto University I have developed the ‘Global Doing Democracy Research Project’ using the free and relatively straight forward CMS (Content Management System) software available through Ning.com which is a professional networking and collaborative tool not unlike [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=293</link>
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		<title>Digital Responses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Photostory, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity
Author: Dr. Suzy Edwards


				
				

Description of Activity
Digital Responses were developed from a concern I had that students in EDF3508 Teaching Studies 4 need greater opportunities to interface theory and practice before going out on practicum with very young children. 
The idea behind Digital Responses was the students would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=288</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create A Student Survey?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Create a Student Survey? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=273</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create Video Feedback</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Webcam, AVS Video Converter, Visual Hub, Email
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


Related Resources
AVS Video Converter for Windows computers
Visual Hub for Mac computers
Click Here for a great article and video that describes how to use www.Tokbox.com to send video feedback to students.  
To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=271</link>
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		<title>How To Track Changes In Microsoft Word</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Microsoft Word
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


The &#8216;Track Changes&#8217; tool within Microsoft Word allows you to make comments and suggestions on student&#8217;s work without changing the original document. The student can review your comments and suggestions and decide which changes to accept and which to reject.
This Quick Tip worksheet shows you how to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=221</link>
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		<title>How To Set Up And Get Started With Skype</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Skype
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


Skype is a computer program that facilitates online video conferencing. Skype-to-Skype calls are free, excellent quality voice and allow you to collaborate with colleagues overseas and keep in contact with your Higher Degree Research students.
This Quick Tip worksheet shows you how to set up Skype on your computer.
CLICK [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=219</link>
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		<title>Tips For Using Microsoft PowerPoint</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: PowerPoint
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


PowerPoint provides many tools that presenters can use to add colour, design, movement, sound and other embellishments to their slides. It is important however, to achieve a balance between creativity and clarity. The following tip sheet will help you avoid the most common errors made by PowerPoint users [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=216</link>
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		<title>Sending Handwritten Comments By Email</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Photocopier, Email
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


If you prefer to print out your student&#8217;s work and add hand written comments, you may be interested to know that you can use a photocopier to scan your pages and automatically convert them into an electronic file to email directly to your student.
This Quick Tip worksheet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=213</link>
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		<title>Online Brainstorming Using bubbl.us</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: www.bubbl.us
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online. It allows you to create colourful mind maps, collaborate with friends, embed your mind map in your blog or website, email and print your mind map and save your mind map as an image.
This Quick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=209</link>
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		<title>Setting Up An Assessment Rubric in Blackboard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Authors: Joan Tan &#038; Louise Broadbent


The Grading Forms tool within Blackboard allows you to mark assignments and discussions online using specific grading criteria. Grading forms can be used for peer review as well as for formal assessment.
This Quick Tip worksheet shows you how to set up an assessment rubric using Blackboard.
CLICK HERE [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=203</link>
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		<title>Using Skype To Connect With HDR Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Webcams, Skype
Authors: Dr. Anthony Fernando &#038; Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				

Description of Activity
During my PhD candidature, I used the free software program Skype to stay in touch with my supervisors. Skype facilitates free video conferencing over the Internet and I found it to be an invaluable communication tool. During my PhD I used Skype to:

have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=199</link>
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		<title>Forum Summarising and Weaving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				

Description of Activity
The moderator or nominated student of an online discussion weaves together the threads of individual student contributions to summarise and focus the groups discussion. Here is an example of effective online weaving:
John said &#8220;School placements can be very isolating&#8221;  I&#8217;d go along with that but bear [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=180</link>
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		<title>Mid-semester Student Survey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


Description
This strategy has increased my student satisfaction ratings as well as given me timely feedback to adapt my curriculum to my students needs. 
I believe feedback is most important during a course and not at the end. Although a survey at the end of a course can help in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=178</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create A Discussion Forum?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Create A Discussion Forum? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=158</link>
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		<title>How Do I Upload Files?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Upload Files? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=148</link>
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		<title>How Do I Change My Icons?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Change My Icons? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=146</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create A Folder?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Create A Folder? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=141</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create A Learning Module?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Create A Learning Module? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=137</link>
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		<title>How Do I Organise My Material Online?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackboard Vista
Author: Dr. Anthony Fernando


				
				


To cite this article please use the following:
Fernando, A. (2009). How Do I Organise My Material Online? In M.Henderson &#038; A.Fernando (Eds) Online Teaching Centre. Faculty of Education: Monash University.
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		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=131</link>
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		<title>Using Video To Provide Student Feedback</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Webcam, Email
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				



Description of Activity

Students have given me a lot of positive feedback when I have used video recordings of myself talking about their assignment. I have used these videos in two ways:

as a supplement to the written feedback on their essays, and more excitingly
as a way to naturally engage with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=115</link>
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		<title>Using a Discussion Forum for Plays and Soap Operas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackbord Vista
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				

Description of Activity
A group of students works together to develop, script and present an ongoing play or soap opera using an online forum as their distribution medium. This is different to a role play as the students do not usually immerse themselves in a particular character but instead they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=109</link>
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		<title>Using a Discussion Forum for Online Debates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackbord Vista
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				

Description of Activity
Two opposing teams of students are presented with a topic for debate. The first team prepares their opening argument and posts it to an online forum. The second team reviews the post and prepares their response. This asynchronous online debating continues until each team posts their closing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=95</link>
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		<title>Using a Discussion Forum for Online Role Plays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technologies Used: Blackbord Vista
Author: Dr. Michael Henderson


				
				

Description of Activity
A class of students is divided into small groups. Each student within a group is encouraged to research and immerse themselves in a role. It is interesting to note that the role does not have to be a real or historical person. For instance, three students could [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://cemm.educ.monash.edu.au/ocl/?p=34</link>
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