Talk:Unit 1 - Blackboard Navigation

Nice job! -- Valerie Nobile 11:11, 21 November 2012 (EST)

Diana, I enjoyed your unit one. It was very informative, especially with the video. My only advice would be when you are initially describing the edit mode and other parts instead of just saying above, maybe give a little more information like "upper right corner in the above picture". Great Work!

Re: Nice job! -- Diana M. Cary 11:51, 25 November 2012 (EST)

Thanks Valerie, I will remember your advice going forward. If time permits I will redo the first video.

Re: Re: Nice job! -- Valerie Nobile 10:26, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Diana,

No no!! I think your video is perfect. I mean in the actually unit page where you have screenshots of what you are talking about.

Excellent -- James Foody 15:01, 26 November 2012 (EST)

Diana,

I think your first unit is great! I really like your use of visuals/screenshots. I think your hands on activity is also great and very engaging.

-Jimmy

Re: Excellent -- Diana M. Cary 15:27, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Thanks Jimmy, I'm working away to try to finish up here.

Captivate? -- Maree Michaud-Sacks 13:32, 27 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Diana,

I like all of your screen shots, and the instructional video. Does your institution have access to Captivate? Captivate is great for instructional videos, because you can design an interactive piece where students have to click on the Edit Mode, or Course Tools, etc. You can even bring students through a process, such as adding a link on the course menu.

At my institution, we don’t have a way to host the captivate files, so we use Camtasia for instructional videos.

I think the interactive piece would make your course even better : )

Maree

Re: Captivate? -- Diana M. Cary 15:26, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Maree,

Yes I could use Captivate but I wanted to go with the little bit more personal approach with Adobe Connect Pro. But I have used Captivate and it is a wonderful tool. I believe you are right if I could have the interactive piece my course would be much better but that will take some time to go that far. Something for the future perhaps.

Thanks Maree!

Great job! -- Margaret Ewart

Hi Diana,

Very nice job! I used to work in a profession where I had to train people on computer programs and I have to say, your use of screen shots will be very helpful to your students! However, I do agree with Valerie that being most concise and specific in your instruction will help to make your instructions clearer to your learners.

Margie

Re: Great job! -- Diana M. Cary 15:27, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Margie,

Thank you. I am learning a lot from all of you.

Lots of useful info! -- Christina Arnone 22:03, 27 November 2012 (EST)

Diana, I was so impressed with the simplicity of your initial page layout and the ease of navigation that I made some last minute changes to my mini-course outline after reviewing yours. Once I entered your unit 1 section I was impressed by the depth of information and use of other research (videos, etc). I think your mini-course unit 1 provides a plethora of useful information. Great start!

Re: Lots of useful info! -- Diana M. Cary 15:28, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Wow thanks so much Christina. I worked with Jane our instructor a few times so I would get things right. She has been the best resource.