Developing Online Learning Communities with Faculty and Students

In a recent faculty-development program focusing on online learning, the number one request from participants was “How do I create a sense of community in my online course?” Online tools and technologies can help us create a sense of community to enhance teaching and learning at our institution. Read more...

vCN Request Submissions

It is that time of the semester again. The HCTC courses for the Spring 2013 term have been completed and is now published; this means it is time for Faculty to complete the vCN Request through the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KyVC). Remember that KyVC is a website that advertises our online courses. This site does get heavy usage from student looking for online classes and we want to be sure we have our classes listed. In order for your online class to be listed/published on the KyVC site, we need you to complete the cVN request form. You will need to list your required textbooks, supplies, and any notes about the class. Instructions are attached. Students will be able to register for classes beginning October 1, so if at all possible, please complete the vCN request prior to October 1. Thanks.

KCTCS Online Learn On Demand Advising Article

KCTCS Learn On Demand program is in the news! Read what Eric Stoller, the Learn on Demand Student Success Coaches’ NACADA recommended consultant, wrote for Inside Higher Ed about dedicated Student Success Coaches entitled “High-Tech, High-Touch Academic Advising.” (click here to view article.)

Bb Mobile App for all IOS and Android Users!!

Great news: the Blackboard app is available for ALL iOS and Android users! Starting September 10th, you and your students can use your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, and Android® devices on any carrier or network to access and update announcements, discussions, content, and much more with the Blackboard Mobile Learn app.

To use Blackboard Mobile Learn, you will be prompted to subscribe to the app via one of two options:

• $1.99* for 1 year of access
• $5.99* for unlimited access

You can find the app by searching for “Blackboard Mobile Learn” in the App Store or Google Play store, or by scanning the codes below:

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*Plus any applicable taxes

 Be sure to follow @Bb_Mobile and @BbMobileSupport for updates, and if you’re looking to really engage your students with mobile learning, check out Blackboard’s Best Practices for Mobile-Friendly Courses.

Welcome!

To keep up with changes, news, and updates related to distance learning at HCTC, this blog has been created. This blog will be updated weekly as new technology or updates are available, so check back regularly.

Remember HCTC Distance Learning is on thePoint

All documents and resources related to Distance Learning are now on thePoint for your convenience under documents.  

The DL Committee Documents link contains all the meeting minutes submitted by the DL Committee.  Inside the DL Documents link you will find Divisional Updates, access to the DL Guide, DL Quality Assurance, DL Readiness, Data Reports, and a template import files for your Bb course. Check out Brainfuse Virtual Tutoring under DL Resources.

To add Distance Learning on thePoint to your list of team sites (do only one time):

1.       Goto thePoint

2.       Click My Team Sites

3.       Click Manage My Team Sites

4.        The listing on the far right are all team sites that have open access for all KCTCS employees, look for HCTC Distance Learning

5.       Check the box to the left

6.       Scroll to the bottom and click add (this will add the team site to My Team Site links [to your favorites])