End of Semester Reminders (Fall 2008)

As the semester draws to a close there are a few suggested steps you should take to preserve your Blackboard site for the future. Step-by-step text and video instructions for these steps can be found at http://www.philau.edu/ITS/bb/endsem.htm.

• Make your old courses unavailable to students.
• Export your grade book and print a hard copy.
• Save the Discussion Board forums
• Archive your course

NOTE: Be sure to Archive your course and NOT Export your course. Archiving creates a complete snapshot of your course including students and grades (useful if there is a grade dispute down the line).

Fall 2008 courses will remain available to you until the end of the Fall 2009 semester when they will be removed from the server. If you have students who need access to your Fall 2008 course site to finish an incomplete, you may continue to make your course available to them. It will be your responsibility to make the course unavailable once all work is completed.

IMPORTANT: If you have not already archived your Fall 2007 courses, please do so ASAP. All Fall 2007 courses will be purged from the Blackboard server on December 23, 2008.

FYI: All information and current news concerning Blackboard and Instructional Technology at Philadelphia University can be found at http://www.philau.edu/its/ and http://philauits.blogspot.com/.

Regards,

Mark Clauburg, Instructional Design Specialist

Spring 2009 Courses Available

As of today, Instructional Technology Support @ PhilaU will be accepting requests for Spring 2009 Blackboard, eRes and iTunes U Course Sites. If you plan to use any of these three content management systems during the Fall, please complete the ITS Course Request Form located at:

ITS Course Request

Notes:

Reusing Material from a Previous Semester - Faculty who wish to reuse material from a previous semester are asked to indicate the Course Name, Semester, and, if known, the Course ID in the Course Import section.

Using One Course Page for Multiple Sections—If you are teaching more than one section of a course, but would only like one site, please indicate this in the Special Instructions/Requests section.

iTunes U Course—Creation of an iTunes University course is also located on this form. If you are interested in possibly trying podcasts for the spring semester, please indicate this on the form and I will also create a course on iTunes University for you.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please review the Blackboard Policies and Procedures (http://www.philau.edu/ITS/bb/bbpolicy.htm) or contact me via phone (215-951-6332), e-mail (clauburgm@philau.edu) or stop by my office in the Gutman Library

What is Blackboard Project NG?

At its world conference in Las Vegas this past July, Blackboard announced forthcoming plans to further develop the Academic Suite. The plan is called Project NG (Next Generation) and will encompass versions 9.0 and X of the popular course management system. I previously posted about the web site that details Project NG. However, if you want more detailed information, you can join Jessica Frinnefrock, Vice President of Product Development, in a webinar all about Blackboard's Project NG. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 17, and you can register here.

How do I get rid of those weird characters that show up when pasting text from Word into Blackboard?

You may copy and paste text from Microsoft Word into Notepad(PC) or Text Editor(MAC). This will rid the text of any extracted code or special characters before pasting into Blackboard. All formatting will be lost in this process.

In Word, the default setting for quotation marks and apostrophes is something called "Smart Quotes." This setting replaces "regular" quotes with the curly quotes. When you paste text into Bb, the text editor converts it automatically to HTML to be viewed on the Web.

Since Blackboard's text editor doesn't know what to do with "smart quotes, it replaces each "character" with a question mark. There is also a setting that converts two hyphens (--) into a long dash. If you do a lot of copy/pasting from Word you can turn off the "smart quotes" feature:

1. In Word, go to the TOOLS menu --> AUTOCORRECT.
2. Click the Format as you Type tab.
3. The first box is "Straight Quotes" with "Smart Quotes." Uncheck the box.
4. OPTIONAL: Uncheck the hyphen/dash box.

For existing text, you'll have to use FIND and REPLACE (from the Edit Menu) to change the "smart quotes" to "straight quotes" for the changes to take effect.

Blackboard Upgrade Update

Due to unresolved technical issues with the new Blackboard server, the upgrade to Release 7.3 was not successful. OIT has reconnected the original server, and we will continue on Release 6.3 until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Blackboard Down Today

In order to perform a major upgrade, Blackboard will be unavailable on Monday, August 18, beginning at approximately 7AM. Our Network and Systems team expects to complete this upgrade and have the new Blackboard available Monday afternoon. During this time no Blackboard data or features will be available for use. If you plan to prepare your course site for the Fall semester, please take this downtime into account. Course instructors do not need to do anything to prepare for the upgrade.

A message will be posted at http://philau.edu/its when the work has been completed. An additional email message will be sent to all users with current Blackboard accounts upon completion. If the upgrade is not complete by 4PM on Monday, an additional update message will be sent to all system users. We apologize for any duplicate messages you may receive due to multiple course associations.

After the upgrade is completed, Philadelphia University will be running Blackboard Learning System - Basic Edition 7.3. The upgrade will bring some welcomed abilities and features. Please check the previously mentioned ITS web page for announcements concerning information sessions on new features and Blackboard training for faculty and staff. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

IBM To Team with Linux Vendors on 'Microsoft-Free' PCs

According to Campus Technology, IBM has agreed with partner with Linux, in order to develop an alternative to consumers where they will be able to purchase computers that work on their operating system instead of Microsoft.

These new computers will feature programs such as Lotus Notes, Lotus Symphony, and Lotus Sametime. Lotus Symphony is a bundle software similar to that of Microsoft Word and Spreadsheet while Lotus Notes is an alternative to Microsoft Outlook.

The addition comes as a alternative to Microsoft OS, which many individuals have been slow to adopt the new Microsoft Vista OS as well as those who wish to pay a lower licensing fee that accompanies Linux OS. Linux claims that their new desktop computer will be “better equipped to work with lower cost hardware than Microsoft's operating system."

While Linux may provide an alternative to Microsoft and Macintosh, the new addition maybe slow to be put into use at home as well as the office setting due to the fact that many companies require Microsoft to run approximately 80% of their programs.

Read article at http://campustechnology.com/articles/66146_2/

Course Cast 2.0 Adds Pod casting, Streaming Media Features to Free Lecture Capture System

According to Campus Technology, software company Panopto has introduced a new system called Course Cast 2.0 to their product line. Panopto is software that is used in online education which helps to capture and edit streaming audio and video from instructor’s online lectures. The new Course Cast software will allow recorded materials to be embedded and be compatible with other course management systems such as Blackboard Inc.

Different learning institutions have adopted to use this software stating that the program has “simple set-up and an intuitive user interface”, while only requiring a minimal amount of training. Another bonus is that Course Cast is able to be used free of charge if used with Panopto’s Socrates Project.

Features of this software include

• Automatic detection of recording devices
• Podcasting Availability
• Podcasting of audio as well as still images
• Integration with Blackboard Inc.
• Course-Wide search of content
• Increased security for content access

Read article at
http://campustechnology.com/articles/66128

Blackboard Inc. Downgrades Software Support

As of October 1, 2008, Blackboard Inc. has announced that it will be downgrading support on certain editions of software. This includes support to version 6.3 which is currently in use here at Philadelphia University. Blackboard, Inc. reported that software support for version 6.3, along with 7.0 and 7.1 will be converted from Full Support Coverage down to Operational Support. Software under this umbrella of coverage consists of Blackboard Academic Suite, Learning System Enterprise, Community System, Content System and Learning System Basic. Previous versions 6.3, 7.0 and 7.1 were provided with full support that offered active maintenance to Service Packs and Hot fixes as needed.

What this equates to is that although support will still be available for these programs, Blackboard Inc will no longer be developing any fixes for new bugs that are discovered in the system. While Operational Support will be provided as of October, it is also important to note that this will only be in effect for 2 years. After October 2010, these programs will no longer be supported, and all users will be suggested to upgrade to the newest version of software.For more information See: http://philau.edu/its/bb/pdf/Client_Support_Services_Guide.pdf

New Systems Keep a Close Eye on Online Students at Home

Recently, there was an article in the Chronicle of HIgher Education that talked about ways to make online testing more secure. The increased popularity of online courses along with a new bill by Congress may require distance learners to be monitored while in their homes. As part of the plan to renew the Higher Education Act, which will become a law in the Fall, Congress states that “any institution that offers an online program must prove that an enrolled student is the same person who does the work”(Foster). The process of proving that students are actually doing their own work, as opposed to someone else who isn’t enrolled, has fostered the use of technological devices such as fingerprint authentication and web camera monitoring.

Many colleges with online institutions have already started to use software such as Secureexam Remote Proctor (image courtesy of Software Secure, Inc.) which uses a paperweight-sized device that connects to any home computer. This apparatus scans the users fingerprint and also comes equipped with a camera and microphone that monitors 360 degrees around the student. Once the student begins taking a test, they aren’t able to access any online content while in process.

Another software that is similar to Secureexam is Webassessor, which is implemented within the Penn State University System. This software uses online proctors to monitor students’ typing styles along with speeds. The proctor is also able to view the students’ face, keyboard and surrounding work environment. Kryterion Inc.’s software is able to monitor 50 students at a time and has the ability to stop any student at anytime from preceding through the rest an exam if their behavior is deemed as suspicious.

While many see this as a way to decrease academic dishonesty, others feel that it is an invasion of privacy. These detractors point to the fact that there is no evidence that “cheating or fraud happens more often with its students than with students in face-to-face classes." Another factor that has institutions apprehensive is the cost factor. Institutions who used Secureexam Remote Proctor would force students to pay $150 for their device, while those who used Webassessor would have to pay up to $80 on a web-camera, along with Kryterion which charges universities approximately $20,000 to have their software customized as well as for software training.

http://chronicle.com/free/v54/i46/46a00103.htm

Woz Speaks at BbWorld '08

I attended the BbWorld 2008 Conference this past week, where Steve Wozniak (aka Woz) was the keynote speaker. Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, spoke about his role in the development of the personal computer and applied many of the stories in his address to K-12 and higher education. A reporter from The Wired Campus spoke to Woz right after his keynote about his thoughts on computers in education. A short video of that interview can be viewed here:

Project NG: The New Face of Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc. has formulated a new plan to reenergize the future of their software by creating Project NG. Project NG seeks to expand Blackboard by making it more engaging for users as well as incorporating Web CT which is recently acquired.
Project NG has been revamped to be accessible for those in grades K through 12, College, as well as those in the Professional phase while making it fully customizable to fit one’s preference.

The new dynamic and innovating changes that will be showcased in the new Project NG will be seen in the user interface, easy tab navigation and the ability to add content from external links from other Web 2.0 applications.

Project NG will allow future users to have all courses listed and displayed in one module, and will not have to search for them. The Courses page will also feature a calendar displaying important dates as they pertain to individual classes. Not only will this be an addition, but another added bonus will be the featured language support which allows courses to be hosted in 14 different languages. Another anticipated advancement is Blackboard’s integration with other course management systems such as Moodle and Sakai. With this feature, one can access all of their courses on one page with 1 single log-in which will link to all courses and allow them to run at the same time. Students will also be able to communicate through chat along with discussion boards.

Instructor will also receive benefits from Project NG, where they will be able to track student performance, as well at monitor those who don’t log in on an active basis and those who turn in late assignments. Lesson Planning Tools and Test Grading will become easier as well, decreasing on the number of windows seen on the screen and being able to navigate through tests and grades on one page. Instructors will now be able to edit and modify tests by being able to choose from different question types as well as rearranging question by a simple “drag and drop” method. The “safe assign” allows instructors to view students’ submitted work and compares them which detects acts of plagiarism in their writings.

While email has been the preferred method of communication between students and instructors, Project NG will feature Voice Messages as well as Text Messaging.

Click here for more info.

Blackboard Says New Tool Will Synchonize With Competitor

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, Blackboard Inc. has agreed to join forces with Sakai, a free open source that is being used at Syracuse University. Blackboard Inc. has agreed to allow Sakai to link these two programs together in order to use the course-management software along with student electronic portfolios.

In order for these two software's to work in synchrony, Blackboard Inc. has developed the "Blackboard-Sakai Connector" which will be released in the near future. This link will allow users shift between Blackboard and Sakai without having to log out and sign on when switching between the two.

This linkage comes as a surprise to many due to the fact that Blackboard Inc. recently acquired a patent on course management systems which makes it difficult for other course management systems to compete in software production.

While the first collaboration has only occurred with Sakai, Blackboard claims to hopefully collaborate with Moodle, another open source course-management system.

Increase in Stolen Laptops Endangers Data Security

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the incidence of stolen laptops on college campuses has drastically increased and is moreover threatening the security of its students as well as faculty members. Stolen laptops often store valuable personal information including Social Security Numbers which hackers use to committ identify theft, using others' information for unauthorized purchases and transactions, leaving many people obligated to debts that wasn't their own.

Many colleges and universities have taken action to try and curb thefts of laptops which are property of the school by installing encryption software as well as tracking services to retrieve those that have been stolen.

While there is no definitive to keep laptops from being stolen, measures can be take to help reduce risk which includes

• Don't leave laptops in cars/vehicles in plain sight
• Don't leave unattended even if stepping away for a short period
• Turn off device when not in use
• Have a password prompt when returning from an idle state
• Encrypt important data

Added Tips for College Students

• Purchase a Security Cable which can be attached to an immovable device or object.
• Apply conspicious labels- identification marks if able
• USE COMMON SENSE!
• Apply a Log-in password- one that isnt' obvious
• Dont' carry laptop in an "obvious" laptop case
• Purchase insurance that covers theft.

Click to Read Full Article

Blackboard Accuses Desire2Learn of Contempt

The ongoing court battle between rival learning management systems Blackboard and Desire2Learn continues as Blackboard has filed lawsuit against Desire2Learn for contempt. These allegations stem from a claim, according to Blackboard that Desire2Learn didn’t makes changes to their software in order to avoid copyright infringements and patent violations.

Due to this, a jury ruled that Desire2Learn wouldn’t be allowed to distribute their software Learning Environment 8.2.2. As a result of this Desire2Learn resorted to creating a new version, 8.3 where they modified certain features of the application by renaming the user role to “student”, along with deleting default roles. Back in 2006 Blackboard was awarded a patent that allowed them to have sole rights to this feature. When Desire2Learn did this, it violated the patent which Blackboard which subsequently led to the lawsuit of copyright infringement.

Blackboard recently acquired WebCT, another stronghold amongst course management systems, and ultimately is seeking to acquire Desire2Learn as well as being the dominant leader. Because Blackboard holds rights to these patents, it makes it difficult for other companies including those of the open source to develop software, and would ultimately result in them having to pay a significant amount of royalties to Blackboard.

While Desire2Learn has refused to settle, many outsiders support their stand against Blackboard in hopes that the lawsuit will not relinquish all rights of technology control over to Blackboard.

Developing an Online Course Syllabus

A syllabus is a document that most college students have become accustomed to receiving at the start of each course they take, which normally outlines basic information that one needs to know and be responsible for throughout the course. With the steady emergence of online classes, tips have been suggested as to how professors can create an online course syllabus with a convenient "ABC" approach through a virtual learning environment.

The first step is to formulate a syllabus that anticipates and addresses questions that students may have. Course objectives should be easy to understand as well as outline course expectations. All information on the syllabus should be clear and nothing should have to be inferred.

Common information that should be provided to students include professor contacts, as well as books and required texts. The syllabus should also reflect the professors grading policy.

Whether the syllabus is provided to students in hand or online, it is important for professors to update it as necessary if course work changes. Another important factor is to make sure course guidelines stay consistent. If possible, professors should attempt to present their course in a unique and or personal way. The overall objective of the syllabus is that it should set the foundation and future groundwork for the course.

An online syllabus can be easily formatted and broken down into 3 parts known as The Contract, The Map and the Schedule:

The Contract includes:

• Name of the course
• Instructor contact info- whether by email, chat, or appointment
• Course description and goals
• Grading policy and proper ways to submit assignments
• Student expectations and standards

The Map includes:

• Given this is an online class, the syllabus should be easily located through the click of a mouse
• Headings should be clearly identified such as "lectures, discussion forums and other resources"
• Contact information should be listed in the event of technical difficulties

The Schedule includes:

• Course assignments should be laid out in a WEEKLY (or topical) format and should include subdivisions
• Assign specific dates for when assignments should be submitted and deadline times
• Give students flexibility depending on what days sessions are held- Most full time students access material in labs, dorms, and on campus, while working adults tend to do most of their work on the weekends. Allow both types of students to utilize their weekends in order to complete assignments

Fostering Personal Learning Environments thru Web 2.0

The newest advancement in internet technology has been the development of Web 2.0. Web 2.0 is a network of web sites aimed at networking. Common Web 2.0 Websites includes social and peer networking sites including Facebook Myspace, but also blogging and file sharing which are all incorporated under the Web 2.0.

The development of this new innovation can be beneficial in helping students learn in and outside of the classroom since the internet has virtually become part of everyone's life in some fashion. Web 2.0 focuses on building communities thru networking and filesharing, but is also being looked at a means of creating Personal Learning Environments for academia which would allow instructors and students to become organized online as they are assigned work, and after it is completed it is then archived.

http://www.campustechnology.com/articles/63593

Free Online Tool Helps Users Record and Share Research

iBreadcrumbs is a new online application used in conjunction with the Mozilla Firefox web browser that allows individuals to keep track of websites during research and saves them in a way similar to book marking.

One is able to press a button and “record” all the sites visited. When you’re done, you hit "stop" and saved sites appear. Those who use this application can share sites with others, while maintaining their research in an organized manner.

The site also provides an easy way to cite all sources in either MLA or APA format.

How Do I Create Student Groups in Blackboard?

Creating student groups can help your sort and manage large groups of students more effectively. Using groups is useful for emailing, discussion board and collaboration. To create student groups:

• From the Control Panel click on ‘Manage Groups' under User Management.
• Click on ‘Add Group'.
• Type a name for the group and if desired, a description.
• Check the ‘Group Options' that you wish to be available to the group (I recommend selecting all of them).
• Click ‘Submit' and ‘OK'.
• To add students to the group click on the ‘Modify' button next to the specific group.
• Click on ‘Add Users to Group'.
• Without entering anything in the Search field click on the ‘Search' button to show the list of enrolled students.
• Select the students you wish to add to the group by checking the box next to their name.
• Click ‘Submit' and ‘OK'.

To add more groups repeat the steps above.

Podcasting at PhilaU

The word podcasting is a combination of the words iPod and Broadcasting. In its most popular form, it is a way for people to be able to selectively subscribe to audio content over the Internet. This audio content can then be automatically added to a mobile device, like an iPod. Podcasting can also be used to distribute video content for iPod. - Apple’s definition.

Note: You do not need an iPod to listen or view a podcast.

A Podcast is RSS content that you’ve subscribed to & is delivered via the Internet; then captured by a program known as a “podcatcher” or a “content aggregator” such as iTunes. Podcasting has been likened to TiVo because it empowers the consumer to listen or view their selected podcasts whenever they like, and on the go with an MP3 player.

For more information about iTunes University at Philadelphia University, go here:

SBA Transitions to Blackboard

The School of Business Administration has successfully transitioned its online courses from eCollege to Blackboard for the Summer 2008 semester. Course materials were migrated from the eCollege system to Blackboard over the past year. Faculty members attended two informational sessions concerning the differences between eCollege and Blackboard in early May and are now entering the second week of the summer term.

• Students taking online business classes will now log into http://bb.philau.edu instead of http://philau.org.

Any administrative questions can be directed to the School of Business Administration. Technical issues should be directed to the Help Desk at Ext. 4648.

Directions for Uploading Video to iTunes U (Mac & PC)

1. Get started with the uploading process by first downloading and installing iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

2. Have your materials ready to post. Please note that only Quicktime (.mov) and MPEG-4 (.mp4) files are compatible with iTunes U. If you have another format, such as .avi, .mpg, etc., your video must be converted to Quicktime. Using Quicktime Pro ($30) is the easiest way to do this.

3. Log into iTunes U. using your network/email login info by going to http://itunes.philau.edu and clicking the “click here to launch iTunes U” link.

4. iTunes should automatically open on your computer. iTunes U will launch in the iTunes Store.

5. Select your program

6. Next, select your course

7. Once you are on your course page, choose “upload and manage files” from the right hand navigation menu. Note: you may not see any many options as pictured.

8. Clicking “upload and manage files” will launch your web browser and open the “Upload and Manage Files” page. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and click “Add New File.”

9, Click “Browse” and locate the video you wish to upload. Remember: only Quicktime videos will successfully upload.

10. Once you have chosen your video file, it will be added to the upload Queue. You will begin to see the upload progress in MB. Although iTunes accepts file sizes up to 500MB, it is important to note that these files may take VERY long to upload (especially if you are not on a broadband connection). It is highly recommended that your video is edited to a reasonable length and compressed to an acceptable video quality.

If you need further assistance or consultation with editing or video conversion, please contact Mark Clauburg, Instructional Design Specialist, by emailing clauburgm@philau.edu or calling 215-951-6332.

Did You Know?

Instructors are able to enroll other faculty as Teaching Assistants in their online courses.

• From the control panel, select “enroll user.”

• Search for the faculty member’s name. By default, all users are enrolled into a course as a student. You will need to go into the user’s properties to change the role the user has in your course. This is done in the “list/modify users” section of the control panel.

• Please note that only faculty with the role of instructor are able to enroll TAs.

End Of Semester Reminders

As the semester draws to a close there are a few suggested steps you should take to preserve your Blackboard site for the future. Step-by-step text and video instructions for these steps can be found at http://www.philau.edu/ITS/bb/endsem.htm.

• Make your old courses unavailable to students.
• Export your grade book and print a hard copy.
• Save the Discussion Board forums
• Archive your course

NOTE: Be sure to Archive your course and NOT Export your course. Archiving creates a complete snapshot of your course including students and grades (useful if there is a grade dispute down the line).

Spring 2008 courses will remain available to you until the end of the Spring 2009 semester when they will be removed from the server. If you have students who need access to your Spring 2008 course site to finish an incomplete, you may continue to make your course available to them. It will be your responsibility to make the course unavailable once all work is completed.

IMPORTANT: If you have not already archived your Spring 2007 courses, please do so ASAP. All Spring 2007 courses will be purged from the Blackboard server on May 19, 2008.

FYI: All information and current news concerning Blackboard and Instructional Technology at Philadelphia University can be found at http://www.philau.edu/its/ and http://philauits.blogspot.com/.

Regards,

Mark Clauburg, Instructional Design Specialist

Fall 2008 Courses Available

As of today, Instructional Technology Support @ PhilaU will be accepting requests for Fall 2008 Blackboard, eRes and iTunes U Course Sites. If you plan to use any of these three content management systems during the Fall, please complete the ITS Course Request Form located at:

ITS Course Request

Notes:

• Reusing Material from a Previous Semester - Faculty who wish to reuse material from a previous semester are asked to indicate the Course Name, Semester, and, if known, the Course ID in the Course Import section.
• Using One Course Page for Multiple Sections—If you are teaching more than one section of a course, but would only like one site, please indicate this in the Special Instructions/Requests section.
• iTunes U Course—Creation of an iTunes University course is also located on this form. If you are interested in possibly trying podcasts for the spring semester, please indicate this on the form and I will also create a course on iTunes University for you.
  

If you have any questions regarding this process, please review the Blackboard Policies and Procedures (http://www.philau.edu/ITS/bb/bbpolicy.htm) or contact me via phone (215-951-6332), e-mail (clauburgm@philau.edu) or stop by my office in the Gutman Library

My course list is out of control!

There are several reasons why your "My Courses" list in Blackboard could get a little busy:

• First, it is PhilaU policy to keep courses on the Blackboard server for three semesters. This allows us to give faculty a fair warning before courses are deleted and materials are no longer available. It also provides an opportunity to copy course materials from semester to semester and year to year.
• You may also have an overloaded list because the instructor has not yet made a course that has ended unavailable to the enrollees.
• Additionally, instructors can enroll most users on the system into any of the courses they teach.

The good news is you can control your view of your course list. If you want to get more organized in Blackboard, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Blackboard.
2. Click on the "My PhilaU" tab.
3. Locate the "My Courses" box and click on the pencil icon.

4. In the "Display Course" column, deselect any of the courses you don't want to see.

5. Click "Submit."

Summer 2008 - ITS Course Requests

Beginning March 17, 2008, Instructional Technology Support @ PhilaU will be accepting requests for Summer 2008 Blackboard, eRes and iTunes U Course Sites. If you plan to use any of these three content management systems during the summer, please complete the ITS Course Request Form located at:

ITS Course Request

Notes:

• Reusing Material from a Previous Semester - Faculty who wish to reuse material from a previous semester are asked to indicate the Course Name, Semester, and, if known, the Course ID in the Course Import section.
• Using One Course Page for Multiple Sections—If you are teaching more than one section of a course, but would only like one site, please indicate this in the Special Instructions/Requests section.
• iTunes U Course—Creation of an iTunes University course is also located on this form. If you are interested in possibly trying podcasts for the spring semester, please indicate this on the form and I will also create a course on iTunes University for you.
  

If you have any questions regarding this process, please review the Blackboard Policies and Procedures (http://www.philau.edu/ITS/bb/bbpolicy.htm) or contact me via phone (215-951-6332), e-mail (clauburgm@philau.edu) or stop by my office in the Gutman Library