Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2008-08-12

  • I worked out tonight. Now still somewhat awake, which is good as I have a lot of work to do before bed. #
  • @gminks I have been recently. Selling lots of odds and ends as I have been spring / fall cleaning all last week. #
  • @gminks That book is a bit dated (10 years old). Is it still useful? #
  • Working on an evidence table for a literature review. #
  • Off to class. Begin teaching Business Communication class this evening. #

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Principles and Practices of Online Course Creation and Instructional Design

It is confirmed that I will be teaching an online class in the Fall at New York University: Principles and Practices of Online Course Creation and Instructional Design.

The course description:

Designed as an introduction for faculty, trainers, and other instructors, this course prepares you to develop and teach online courses. Topics include the application of learning theory to online instruction, online course content development, and strategies for effective online curriculum planning and delivery. Learn how to define the characteristics and needs of adult distance learners; effective ways to meet these needs through online instruction; and the differences between online courses and traditional courses with respect to class participation, interaction, course materials, and instructor involvement. Reinforce your skills with the design and delivery of an instructional unit.

While the course is online, we are requiring a synchronous weekly attendance for it, though I am planning to record the sessions. The dates for the live sessions are 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, and 11/25. The time will be from 6:30 PM 8:00 PM EST.

I am excited to be using the new Epsilen platform, that NYU SCPS just purchased and is planning to use for their expanded online offerings.

I have been speaking with colleagues all over the Web about this class, and am interested in any and all suggestions and words of wisdom for this (as well as resource suggestions!).

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2008-08-11

  • Waiting in line at the post office. Why do they only have 1 window open in this huge facility?! #
  • Very severe thinder and lightning storm right now in Manhattan. Sky darkened like a tornado is coming. #
  • Looks like rain again. Hope I get back to the office with my triple grande skim latte in time. #
  • Got caught in 1/2 a block or pouring rain. #
  • Done at the office for today. Phew. #
  • So busy today, did not even look at the news once. #

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Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2008-08-10

  • @gminks Sounds very true. Are you a full-time technical writer? #
  • Planning to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art this morning. Weather in Central Park is nice. Want to catch a few shows about to close. #
  • Just ate at the Farmer’s Market by Museum of Natural History. Enjoyed some shows at the Met and Central Park walk. NYC has so much to enjoy. #
  • @bdieu One of the great things about online classes is that there is no such thing as a distance any longer. #
  • Am going to listen to Battlestar Galactica while I tweak the slides for my new class that begins Tuesday – Business Communication. #
  • What better way to prepare for an academic class oriented to practitioners than by remaining in practice? #
  • Just saw that Issac Hayes just passed away. May he rest in peace. #
  • I just finished revising my slides for Tuesday and Thursday. #
  • I no longer give copies of my slides before class. I make them available online after class. Much more attention and discussion this way. #

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Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2008-08-09

  • Folded laundry. Going to iron and start the week off all organized. Who needs Friday nights, anyway? #
  • @gminks Ouch for you and that class. Perhaps I can learn more to avoid the same mistakes? #
  • Taking a drive #
  • So sad to hear about Bernie Mac’s passing. Rest in Peace. #
  • Saw my car inspection expired. Had to just get it inspected again. #

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