Resources
Software Resources
Blackboard
All distance education courses developed and delivered with the assistance of the Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) feature an Internet component that typically includes the use of Blackboard for course-specific materials, such as: syllabus, course notes, handouts, assignments, relevant links, discussion board, collaboration/chat feature, shared folders, group folders and other resources.
OIT offers free instructor-led training to LFCC faculty, staff, and students on the use of Blackboard. The schedule of classes is updated periodically.
OIT is in the process of compiling documentation and demonstration movies to help users learn more about Blackboard features. More to come....
FlashPaper 2
FlashPaper 2 allows users to convert printable documents to a Flash format to make it easier for website visitors to view documents without having to own the original program. It works with common formats like Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint to more specialized formats like Microsoft Project and AutoCAD. It even works for Adobe PDF documents.
If you would like more information concerning Flash Paper, please contact George Hoffman
Captivate
Captivate (formerly RoboDemo) automatically records all onscreen actions and instantly creates an interactive Flash simulation. Point and click to add text captions, narration, and e-learning interactions without any programming knowledge.
If you would like more information concerning Macromedia Captivate, please contact George Hoffman
Breeze Presenter
Breeze presenter gives you the ability to create, manage,
deploy, narrated presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Through Breeze, you can address various student learning styles, efficiently and affordably.
If you would like more information concerning Macromedia Captivate, please contact George Hoffman
Hardware Resources
DVD Recording and Duplication
OIT, along with Technology Services, will assist with recording and duplication of distance learning courses onto DVD upon faculty request.
Available hardware allows for non-copyrighted DVD's to be duplicated. A copy of each recording will be placed in the Middletown and Fauquier libraries for students to check out.
Faculty may send recording requests directly to Janet Ping.
PolyCom (Video Conferencing)
Videoconferencing broadcasts have the advantage of two-way video and audio between the sites. Remote students are are able to see and hear instructors and instructors are able to see and hear students on monitor screens.
This technology is available in Rooms 124 and 125 of the Middletown Campus and Rooms 116 and 219 of the Fauquier Campus.
LFCC faculty interested in using video conferencing for their course should contact George Hoffman for consultation.
Facilities Resources
Training Facilities
Technology Services has established a training room (Room 160A) at the Middletown Campus for LFCC faculty and staff members. The Office of Instructional Technology is responsible for maintaining the schedule for this room. If you would like to reserve Room 160A, please contact George Hoffman.
