1. One-stop shopping:
a faculty community site
Sue Birtwell & the Moodle team,
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
sue.birtwell@kwantlen.ca
2. Background
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Objectives
select viable approaches to assist faculty
to implement online teaching and learning.
determine processes to support ongoing
technological change
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3. Challenges
Turn to your neighbour.
What are three challenges that your
institution faces in supporting faculty
and elearning?
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7. Best practices
design tips
tutorials (e.g. wiki)
surveys
online courses
communicating with students (showcase)
how to Moodle (student orientation)
seven principles
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8. Communication
email: notice board; mailing list
steering committee
what’s new block
brochures
semester start up checklist
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9. Community
community
water cooler
steering committee
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10. Support
support
water cooler
FAQ
help block
housekeeping & administration
course templates
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11. Training
training
workshop dates/calendar
handouts
videos
Moodle shorts (1 pagers)
grab bags
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13. Participant: add to shopping cart
Discuss challenges with partner/small
group around you and choose one idea that
has helped to support faculty engaged in
online learning at your institution.
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