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Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard or Moodle
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Using Web Technology for Distribution of Accessible Course Materials Online
Misty Patinelli, MAWake Technical Community College
Lost flash drives
Damaged CDs
Difficulty with cloud-based storage systems
Student Problems with Alternative Formatted Materials
Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard or Moodle
Solution
Be knowledgeable of the goals of your department
Determine a timeline
Consider the students’ needs in relation to the college’s available technology
Consult with other departments to assist with implementation
Design a staff process for:◦ file conversion◦ student communication◦online course set up
Establish procedures for distribution and access of course materials
Getting Started
Access to accessible materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is
POSSIBLE!
Contact the Information Technology department to create and implement an online course shell ◦size of course shell◦time length
Establish an email to communicate with students
Set up structure of online book course
Design method for addressing copyright issues
Initial Steps
Covert and upload student files in the course
Set file permissions
Inform students about the online course
Enroll students
Obtain textbook information and proof of purchase/receipt
Implementation
Add student textbook files as needed, including audio and other class documents
Update course on a semester basis
Trouble shoot student problems
Follow up with students to address questions
Keep your textbook library to update
Maintenance
Students not submitting all required textbook information
Network or technology difficulties Custom textbooks Texts which can not be obtained from the
publisher Students not understanding how to access
the texts or online course
Possible Issues
Conduct a beta test with several students Set up course files early Train students Communicate with students in a timely manner Establish the textbook library Process student files when textbooks are available Enrolling students can take up to a week Maintain and implement procedures to enhance
consistency Plan for processing textbooks at the last minute
Findings
Misty Patinelli, MAAssistive Technology SpecialistWake Technology Community College9101 Fayetteville RoadRaleigh, NC [email protected]
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