UMD Tech Camp 16: Spring 2013
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Purpose of Tech Camp:
- Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of online course delivery.
- Produce course materials and delivery that are enhanced with technology and can serve as a showcase and model for others. This must go beyond simple use of materials prepackaged by publishers or other providers.
- Make new materials available for courses taught beginning academic year 2013 - 2014.
- Learn to teach in an online environment.
Expectations For Faculty Participants:
Prior to Tech Camp
- Make sure you have access to a decent, updated computer with a broadband (or better) connection to the Internet.
During Tech Camp
- Devote approximately 5 hours per week over the course of each week from February 11, 2013 to April 28, 2013. This Tech Camp is designed to be approximately equivalent to a 2 credit course (UMD credit standards).
- Develop one or more online courses for academic year 2013 - 2014.
After Tech Camp
- Share your results: provide qualitative feedback of your experience and accomplishments and a self-assessed rubric (to be provided); consider giving an IDS workshop on your product.
- Required: Develop and submit a report to Linda Deneen in order to receive your incentive funding.
- You may continue to meet with the Tech Camp facilitators.
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