ID&T Orientation

1. ID&T Orientation August 24, 2010 7:00 ET

2. Introductions • Faculty • Dr. Gary Morrison - gmorriso@odu.edu • Dr. Ginger Watson - gswatson@odu.edu • Dr. Amy Adcock - aadcock@odu.edu • Dr. Jim Marken - jmarken@odu.edu • Student Presenters • Ms. Sonya Williams sblon001@odu.edu • Mr. Brett Cook - bcook013@odu.edu • Ms. Michelle Hudiburg - mhudi001@odu.edu • Ms. Jennifer Maddrell - jgold018@odu.edu

3. Agenda • Preparing for the First Semester (Sonya) • Plan of Work and Registration Process • Getting Books and Software Resources • Logistics: Virtual and Campus-based Students • Surviving the First Semester (Brett / Michelle) • Advisors: Support and Expectation  • Classes: Workload and Expectations • Library: Services, Finding Articles, & Citation Management • Getting Help: Student-to-Student Connections • Beyond the First Semester (Jennifer) • The Comps Process and Beyond • Research Opportunities and Responsibilities

4. First Semester Preparation(Sonya and Dr. Morrison)

5. First Things First (Sonya) • Know your UIN & MIDAS username/password • Join professional organizations (IDT GSO/AECT/ISPI/SALT) • Establish a work/study space • Bookmark https://my.odu.edu • Library Connection & ILLiad • Teletechnet Sites • Financial Aid - 757-683-3683 • Ms. Debra May DMay@odu.edu • Ms. Angel BakerABaker@odu.edu • Office of Computing & Communications Services • Virtual Printing & PayPrint • Getting Connected & Getting Help (Phone: 877-348-6503)

6. Before Arrival (Sonya) • On-Campus Students • Parking - 757-683-4004 • Safety First--Be Careful! Library Construction  • Distance Students • Gornto-The Bridge 757-683-5169 • Teletechnet Site Coordinators • Schedule visit on campus!

7. Plan of Work (Dr. Morrison) • Ask advisor for current Plan of Work on ID&T website • Complete in consultation with your advisor • Submit the plan of work before you complete 9 hours - it can be modified • Electives must be approved by your advisor • Transfer in up to 12 hours with approval of advisor and GPD • (If not used for another degree)

8. Registration Process (Sonya) • Go to MIDAS to activate your MIDAS ID and activate services • Search Leo Online for classes based on Plan of Work • Contact your advisor well in advance of each semester • Include your University Identification Number (UIN #) in all registration correspondence • Reference the specific class by CRN # and name (from Leo Online) • Things to consider: • Take required classes early in the program • Be aware (ask) which semester classes are offered, especially those outside IDT (and if you are a distance student) • Use your Plan of Work as a registration road map • Always use your odu.edu e-mail 

9. Getting Books & Software (Sonya) • "Official" ODU Options • Free Downloads: http://occs.odu.edu/hardwaresoftware/downloads/studfacstaff/studfacstaff.shtml • University Bookstore and Higher Education Centers • ODU Express- see ODU Distance Learning website www.odudlbooks.com • Online Used and Discounted Book Vendors • Popular web retailers, such as Amazon.com and Half.com • e-book vendors, such as ebooks.com • Book rentals by the semester, such as Chegg.com • Academic Software Discounts • Search online for academic discounts • Consider "renting" software, such as e-academy.com

10. Attending Class The Technical Tools

11. Virtual Classroom - Blackboard (Sonya) • Blackboard is the online "home room" for all discussions and class communication • Login to Blackboard via my.odu.edu  or http://blackboard.odu.edu  with your MIDAS username and password • All courses will be displayed only after the professor makes the course available • Depending on the way the course is set up you may be able to see grades, electronically submit assignments, etc. • Archive...Archive...Archive!

12. PolyCom PV (Sonya) • Two way audio / video (no text-chat) • Students must purchase and install PolyCom PVC software • Installation instructions & Purchase link at:http://dl.odu.edu/tools/pvx_installation_instructions.pdf • Must use headset microphone and webcam • Test PolyCom set up with Master Control prior to 1st Class • ODU Master Control Room: • 1-800-462-0959 •  mastercontrol@odu.edu • PolyCom Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answered at:http://dl.odu.edu/ats/faq/operations.shtml

13. Video Streaming (Sonya) • One way audio / video with text-chat • No headset microphone or webcam needed • Log in from the distance learning page http://www.dl.odu.edu/tools/vstream/index.shtml#courses • Distance students see the lecture live • Non-distance students can see the lecture as a video archive: http://dl.odu.edu/tools/vstream/09fall.shtml • Most likely distance students may take a statistics course in this format • Live recordings can be purchased with professor permission

14. Video Streaming - Test of System (Sonya) Step 1: Watch the VS Interface Orientation video at: http://dl.odu.edu/tools/vstream/orientation/vs_orientation.htmlStep 2: Verify that your system meets all hardware/software requirements at:http://dl.odu.edu/tools/vstream/computer.shtml Step 3: Run the Web Browser Configuration Check at:  http://www.clt.odu.edu/browser/index.phpStep 4: View the LIVE test class (though 09/18/09) at:http://vs.odu.edu/interface/?cid=200910_TST000VS_91248

15. Adobe Connect Web-conferencing (Sonya) • Web-based conferencing system • Two way audio / video with text-chat • Use headset microphone and webcam • Classes can be recorded and viewed as an archive at http://connect.odu.edu

16. Campus Logistics Campus Map http://www.odu.edu/oduhome/campusmap.shtml

17. Buildings to Know Ted Constant Center "The Ted"  Referenced Often Bookstore - Small Building The Ted GorntoTeletechnet CenterDistance Classes Perry LibraryExtremely Helpful Staff

18. Buildings to Know Parking Garage Office Decals/Passes Fees Webb CenterThe Student Union Education BldgFaculty Offices - 2nd Floor

19. Surviving the First Semester(Brett and Michelle)

20. Advisors: Support and Expectations (Brett and Michelle) • Initial advisor is assigned based on interest and match • Get to know the backgrounds and interest areas of faculty in the department • Discuss your interests with a potential mentor to see if there is a “match” • The backgrounds and interests may allow you to help participate in new and upcoming research

21. Classes: Workload and Expectations (Brett and Michelle) • I gave up television altogether to accommodate the 10-15 hours I spend outside of class for EACH class. • Tips for survival?  Take statistics courses in a televised format and use the archives to play back the lectures • Learn to use Google Scholar and the library online • Connect with two or three other students ahead of you as guides • Know your assignment deadlines and plan accordingly. • It's OK to feel lost and confused the first semester.  Most of us did. • The three R's:  Read, relax, and repeat. • Know how you learn and learn how you know.

22. Student-to-Student Connections (Brett and Michelle) • ODU IDT Graduate Students Organization (IDT GSO) • An offically recognized ODU student organization • Provide a forum for professional development, social networking, and communication • A community for both local and distance students • Communicate University wide events and activities  • To join: • Create an ODU co-curricular account • Join the "Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Students Organization"  • On Facebook at: ODU IDT • Our first meeting is tentatively scheduled September 27, 2010 • Officers:  Brett Cook, Nena Barley, Alan Reid, Mike Sovay • Spokespersons:  Enilda Romero, Scott Weersing • Advisor:  Dr. Ginger Watson

23. Student-to-Student Connections (Brett and Michelle) • Online Student Collaboration Tools • Google Docs - see docs.google.com • Skype - see Skype.com • Social Bookmarking Sites • Delicious.com • Diigo.com • Librarything.com • Zotero.org • Blogging and Networking Platforms - Some ideas ... • Facebook Groups: AECT • WordPress.com: see http://oduidtnetwork.edublogs.org/ • Ning.com: see AECT group at http://aectgsa.ning.com/ • Twitter.com: follow at http://twitter.com/oduidt • Academia.edu: join others in ODU IDT

24. Library: Services (Brett and Michelle) Online library orientation http://www.lib.odu.edu/libassist/tutorials/index.htm Graduate Assistant Workshop http://www.lib.odu.edu/libassist/tutorials/gradwkshp-web/gta-ra_svcs.htm Get to know your subject librarian for EducationNancy Schafer nschafer@odu.edu  757-683-5909   IM a librarian  http://www.lib.odu.edu/services/instantref/ Interlibrary loan http://www.lib.odu.edu/services/illiad/ Have books sent to you! http://www.lib.odu.edu/distance/index.htm Look for resources in multiple disciplines.

25. Library: Citation Management (Brett and Michelle) • EndNote • Free software download for ODU students • Desktop management of citations • Integration with MS Word • Zotero • Free online Firefox extension • Online and desktop management of citations • Integration with MS Word and OpenOffice Writer

26. Getting Help (Brett and Michelle) Communication: • Keep an open channel between you and your advisor • Help them understand • Assist in finding your passion • Talk to your professors - They've probably heard it • Talk to other students - They've probably been there • Most Important • Keep family & friends involved and close • They're your best support group • Networking - get to know your physical & virtual classmates (Skype is good) • Bragging - How is this helpful? • Faculty (Dr.M) • Your Best Work If you don't know, ask. This is normal.

27. Beyond the First Semester(Jennifer)

28. Research Residency (Jennifer) • Proposal development in Research Residency course • Conduct study with your advisor • Submit for publication or presentation before comps

29. The "Comps" Process (Jennifer) • Comprehensive exams taken before dissertation • Must complete research residency prior to starting exams • Consists of two parts: • Written exam with 3 sections taken over 4 weeks • Instructional Design & Human Performance • Issues in Instructional Design and Technology • Research Question and Proposal (2 weeks) • Oral exam after written exam is submitted • Preparation: • Submit list of 6 to 10 significant articles relevant to the research question • Work with your advisor before starting this one

30. Research Opportunities & Responsibilities (Jennifer) • Consider carefully the list of available classes and tie to an area of YOUR research interest • If you aren't interested it will be a struggle  • Consider you enjoyment and passion • Focus each paper or assignment on an area of interest • Build on your prior work in future classes with an eye toward potential dissertation topics

31. Questions?