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Phone: (865) 974-9670
Fax: (865) 974-2842
Email: etc@itc.tennessee.edu

Address:
The Kingston Pike Building
2309 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37996








Project SET

Modules by Year

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2006 Modules

Addressing the Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities in Online Instruction

Iryna Loboda and Lisa Phillips
College of Education, Health & Human Services, Center on Disability and Employment, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

Building Effective Electronic Portfolios: Part 2

Betsy DeGeorge
Publications Manager, University of Tennessee College of Social Work
abstract | launch module

Classroom Conversation in an IM World: Bringing Online Chat into the University

Stacey Pigg and Erin Hetzel
Graduate Students in English, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

RSS Feeds: Adding Dynamic Content to Your Course Site

Donna Carnduff
Web Applications Developer, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2005 Modules

Facilitating Student Knowledge Building Through Multimedia

Kathleen Bennett
Web Instructional Technology Specialist, UT Knoxville
Joan Thomas
Manager, Visual Design Development, UT Knoxville
abstract

Academic Blogging: Strategies for Using Weblogs to Promote Active Learning and Professional Development

Darren Hughes
Doctoral Candidate, English, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

Building Effective Electronic Portfolios

Betsy Degeorge
Publications Manager, Office of Research and Public Service, College of Social Work
abstract | launch module

Discovering and Using Digital Resource Materials for Research and Teaching

Arwen Hutt
Metadata Librarian, John C. Hodges Library, UT Knoxville
Daniel Suchy
Information Literacy Librarian, Carnegie-Vincent Library, Lincoln Memorial University
abstract | launch module

An Interactive Tool to Facilitate the Use of Secondary Databases to find Biomedical Literature

Susannah E. Motl, Erin M. Timpe, Matthew Helms
College of Pharmacy, UT Health Sciences Center
abstract | launch module

Start Planning Online Instruction for Usability and Accessibility

Harriette Spiegel
Graduate Student, Instructional Technology, UT Knoxville
John C. Cummins
Research Associate, Plant Sciences and Landscape Systems, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

Using Drawing-Tools in Flash MX 2004 to Enhance Computer Based Design

Ai-Lun Wu
Graduate Student, Instructional Technology and Educational Studies, UT Knoxville
abstract | launch module

Using EndNote Bibliographic Management Software for Research and Instruction

Travis Dolence
Map/GIS Librarian, UT Libraries
Jane Row
Social Sciences Coordinator, UT Libraries
Teresa Walker
Digital Reference and Instructional Technology Librarian, UT Libraries
abstract | launch module

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2004 Modules

Broadening Web Audience by Lowering Barriers to the Disabled: Accessible MultiMedia, PowerPoint, and PDF

John C. Cummins
Research Associate, Department of Plant Sciences

Assists faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee broaden their web audience through better design practices. Examines accessibility problems with multimedia, PowerPoint, and PDF files and helps to develop accessible captioning in Multimedia files.
abstract | launch module

COMMUTE: Consortium of Multi-Media for the University of TennesseE

Brian Benneyworth
Medical Student (Class of 2005)
David Yam
Medical Student (Class of 2004)
Vicki Murrell
Director of Instructional Technology

Offers examples of the unlimited uses for a database that allows community storage of multimedia files and a common access point to those files. Demonstrates the flexibility in storing multimedia images within a collective database.
abstract

Developing Collaborative Learning Instruction Using Blackboard

Raj Kumar Rai
Graduate Student, Department of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies

Discover how to design online collaborative learning instruction using Blackboard. Learn about the different communication tools, collaborative learning, strategies for online collaborative learning, and issues relevant to collaborative learning.
abstract | launch module

Digital Imaging, Preparation, and Presentation of a Clinical Case

James Katancik
Associate Professor and Program Director, Post-graduate Periodontics, Department of Periodontology
Robert Selders
Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology

Explore techniques for both faculty and students to develop case presentations for teaching purposes and for communication with colleagues. Offers guidelines for developing digital case archives that will benefit disciplines that use case-centered teaching/learning and are also image-intensive.
abstract | launch module (Internet Explorer only)

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Digital Video Production

Cyndy Edmonds
Multimedia Specialist
Rhonda Spearman
Manager, Online Course and Community Development Team

Learn about planning, shooting, and editing a digital video production for Web delivery. Applicable to everyone with a standard digital video camera.
abstract | launch module

Effectively Using Your Palm Personal Digital Assistant: Basic Introduction

Roland N. Dickerson
Professor, College of Pharmacy

Want to learn the basic skills necessary to become an effective PDA user? Gain knowledge and experience with navigation of PDA, installation of software, setting alarms, understanding graffiti, and find and use command menu shortcuts.
abstract | launch module (click on the link for "Basic Level Instruction")

Effectively Using Your Palm Personal Digital Assistant: Intermediate Level

Roland N. Dickerson
Professor, College of Pharmacy

This module is a continuation of the Basic Introduction module. Learn advanced concepts and commercial programs to accomplish tasks beyond the Palm operating system.
abstract | launch module (click on the link for "Intermediate Level Instruction")

Increasing the Convenience and Availability of Online Education Resources
for Mobile Technology Users

David Yam
Medical Student (Class of 2004)
Brian Benneyworth
Medical Student (Class of 2005)
Vicki Murrell
Director of Instructional Technology

Demonstrates technologies to enable mobile PDA users and website designers at the University of Tennessee to effectively and efficiently access the Internet.
abstract | launch module

What's Legal in Copyright and Fair Use for Faculty?

Karen I. Adsit
Professor and Director, Walker Teaching Resource Center

Teaches UT faculty information about how to apply copyright and fair use law as they teach classes, conduct research, and provide supplemental information to students using the web, Blackboard, etc.
abstract | launch module

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2003 Modules

An Online Assessment of Student Learning Styles and Instructor
Teaching Styles with Feedback Suggestions for Improvements

George C. Wood, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Education and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kathy Gibbs, M.S., M.Ed.
Director, Student Academic Support Services
Leonard Cleavelin, M.S. in MIS, J.D.
Senior Computer Administrator
Carol Likens, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Utilize the Inventory of Learning Styles (ILS) by Felder and Solomon to ascertain incongruence between instructor teaching style and student learning styles that inhibits effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. Offers class-specific learning-teaching profiles with suggestions for improvement.
abstract

Best Practices for Successful Online Learning

Thilla Sivakumaran
Graduate Assistant
William Wishart
Graduate Assistant

Useful for instructors making the transition to online teaching. Reviews methods of instruction, ways to structure an online learning environment, and a video library of perspectives/experiences.
abstract | launch module

Broadening Web Audience by Lowering Barriers to the Disabled

John C. Cummins
Department of Plant Sciences and Landscape Systems, UT Knoxville

An overview of accessibility issues, with HTML coding examples, exercises, and a focus on Dreamweaver and LIFT plug-in software, intended to help designers lower online barriers to the disabled community.
abstract | launch module

Developing Multimedia Presentations from Clinical Data and Imaging Resources

Sanjay Ratnakant M.D.
Fellow

Simple and practical steps to retrieve, transfer and edit imaging data from different sources and develop multimedia content using existing equipment and technology with a minimum investment of time and labor.
abstract | launch module

Developing Reusable Components in Flash MX

Eric Lingerfelt
Graduate Research Assistant
Mike Guidry
Professor

Customize highly reusable objects that can be modified through a user-friendly interface. Working examples demonstrate how non-programmer users can create, install, and document components.
abstract | launch module

Engaging the Learner Through Interactive Whiteboards

Christina M. Goode
Graduate Assistant

Overview of the basic operation of interactive whiteboards, with emphasis on how to use them to enhance comprehension by addressing varied learning styles. Includes individual and collaborative blended learning activities for use in face-to-face and online learning environments.
abstract | launch module

Facilitating the Internet as a Health Information Resource

Erin M. Timpe, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor
Susannah E. Motl, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor
Samantha F. Eichner, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor,
Associate Director, Drug Information Center
Matthew R. Helms, B.A.
Manager of Program Assessment,
Webmaster
Naseem Amarshi, MSc., Pharm.D.
Associate Professor,
Director, Drug Information Center

Interactive lessons communicate and demonstrate the skills necessary to search the Internet and identify, retrieve, and evaluate medical information.
abstract | launch module

Publication and Communication: Designing for Print & Online

Betsy DeGeorge
Publications Manager

Conveys a moderately high level of understanding of the modern publishing environment, the tools required to create documents both on paper and online, and issues such as incompatibility, inadequate resolution, rasterization, compression, and font loss.
abstract | launch module

Updating Website Content Automatically (Mini-Fetch)

Yi Li
Sr. Systems Analyst
Dan Goldowitz Ph.D.
Director, Center of Genomics & Bioinformatics

This inexpensive software can be used to automatically update web content (images, text, links) from both remote sites and local files to benefit both instruction and research activities.
abstract | launch module

Using Metaphors for Online Instruction

Alison McNabb Lockett
Instructional Media Specialist

Explores the components of well-designed user interfaces and offers clear and concise examples of interfaces that exemplify good use of metaphors. A valuable resource to improve the effectiveness of instructional design.
abstract | launch module

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2002 Modules

Assessing Linguistic Proficiency Online

Jeffrey E. Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Provides an example of using digital video technology for sign language interpreting. Such video clips can be used for lab activities and offered through a Blackboard system. Technique also has applicability to disciplines such as foreign languages.
abstract | launch module

Campus-to-Campus Collaborations (CTCC): A Study in Web-Based Communication for Adminsitration and Research Collaborations

Larry Tague
Research Associate and Co-Director of the Memphis, Educational Computer Connectivity Alliance (MECCA)

Teaches document co-authoring and management skills with document authoring and versioning (DAV) protocols. Also shows how to use Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word for collaborative projects at a distance.
abstract | launch module

Create an Instructional, Web-based Module Using MS Powerpoint

Debbie Hartzell
Training Administrator

Learn how to easily create a custom tutorial for your students using built-in features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Demonstrates skills such as how to chunk content into sections, determine content flow, and create custom navigation schemes and templates.
abstract | launch module

Inside the AGRICOLA Online Index

Margaret Casado
Assistant Professor, University Libraries
Margaret Mellinger
Assistant Professor, University Libraries
Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library

Learn how to use the features of this online index of periodical literature in the agricultural and biological sciences for research.
abstract | launch module

Introduction to Designing Online Learning

Cyndy Edmonds
Audio/Visual Specialist
Mary Ann Moon
E-Learning Consultant

Want to convert existing teaching materials for Web delivery? This module reviews the development of online learning, discusses adult learning principles, and shows how to organize content into an online format, write objectives, and create assessment tools.
abstract | launch module

NetMeeting: Bringing the World Closer with Video-Conferencing Technology

Thilla Sivakumaran
Graduate Assistant
William Wishart
Graduate Assistant

Use Microsoft NetMeeting to communicate with individuals at distant sites. Learn about set-up, instructional applications, and features such as whiteboards, chat, and video.
abstract | launch module

Technology at Tennessee: Putting Good Practice in its Place

Jennifer Gramling
Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Evaluation

Discover how the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (Chickering and Gamson, 1987) can be implemented using technology in the curriculum.
abstract | launch module

University of Tennessee Virtual Orientation Learning Site (UTVOLS)

Tonya L. Brown
Computer Programmer/Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications
Leslie Lee
College of Nursing
Vicki Murrell
Director of Educational Technology, Computing and Telecommunications
Tammy E. Vaughn
Senior Computer Operator, College of Nursing

Offers instructions and video clips on how to use PCs, browsers, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat PDFs, and the WinZip compression utility. Also includes useful external links and self-assessments on online learning readiness and Office, Windows, and Internet proficiency.
abstract | launch module

Using Digital Cameras To Support Active Learning

Aileen S. Nonis
Assistant Professor
William Wishart
Graduate Assistant

Details how to operate digital cameras and use them as tools to support teaching. Includes activities for incorporating digital images into classroom activities to engage students.
abstract | launch module

Web Skills and Evaluation

Scott Rice
Graduate Student

Incorporates the teaching of critical thinking skills in this new technological environment. Provides discussion topics, assignments, and practice activities for searching and evaluating online information. A potential homework assignment for students.
abstract | launch module
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002