UMUC

Center for Teaching and Learning

Online Workshops-Spring 2008

WebTycho Refresher Workshop: Focus on the Gradebook

Dates

Monday, May 5 through Monday, May 12, 2008

Facilitator

Diane Jones-Palm, UMUC Collegiate Professor, Criminal Justice and Sociology, European Division

Description

This Refresher Workshop will focus on the technical and pedagogical aspects of the WebTycho gradebook. You'll have the opportunity to learn some tips for effective organization of the gradebook as well as a chance to engage in hands-on practice. Reinforcement of basic instructions will be provided via multimedia modules that lead you through the process step-by-step. This Refresher Workshop is suitable for faculty from all divisions who have already successfully completed the basic five-week CTLA201 training. If you have ever had any questions about using the Gradebook in your class, have encountered difficulties in manipulating its tools, or simply never had any formal training in its use, this workshop is for you!

SPECIAL NOTE: This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to create, manage, and edit assignments within the Gradebook
  • Demonstrate use of the major functions of the Gradebook, such as procedures for downloading and viewing student work, entry of grades, and export of the Gradebook to Excel
  • Distinguish between the different functions and views presented by the Gradebook, student Assignment Folder, and Portfolio
  • Articulate pedagogical strategies for using the Gradebook and apply these to your own course
  • Revisit selected online teaching issues and resolve any questions you may have about the functions, features, and use of WebTycho