Also, whiteboards can be used for individual as well as group planning. For groups, you can subdivide the drawing area of the whiteboard into halves or even quadrants by drawing lines. Each quadrant can have a designated purpose. For example, the instructor may draw and type within the lower half of the drawing space while students can use the upper half.

Here are some tips for using whiteboards effectively:

• Prepare drawings and clip art ahead of time.
• Establish color codes.
• Set up rules for proper behavior.
• Summarize the session.

Additionally, provide students with some practice time so that they can become comfortable with using this tool. You also may prepare a brief tutorial of how this tool functions.  

Please note that most students will have a tendency to start "playing" rather than concentrating on the task at hand. Therefore, it becomes extremely important to set-up rules of proper behavior or decorum beforehand.

If you have questions on this article or any instructional design topic, contact Faye Bradshaw at: extbrads@isugw.indstate.edu or (812) 237-2346.

References:

Horton, W. (2000). Designing web-based training. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

University of Idaho. (2001). WebCT Whiteboard. Help Guides.
Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 10-03-02.
www.its2.uidaho.edu/help_docs/webct_whiteboard/2_whiteboard_basics.htm

For more information, contact:

Center for Teaching and Learning
127 Dreiser Hall
812-237-3053
http://web.indstate.edu/ctl
ctl@ruby.indstate.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Their services include consultations and course development assistance for on-campus and distance learning courses, multimedia projects, and technical assistance on educational technologies. In addition, each assists with the development and delivery of a variety of workshops for ISU faculty interested in teaching with technologies.

The following offers a brief sketch of each designer. For details and more information, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 812-237-3053 or ctl@ruby.indstate.edu

Faye Bradshaw
As an Instructional Designer, Faye Bradshaw provides training and individualized assistance to faculty members who wish to transform existing face-to-face classes to a web-based environment. Also, she is serving (on a temporary basis) as Associate Project Director for the Virtual Instructional Designer. In this role, Faye is responsible for coordinating all dissemination activities as well as the preparation of project records and reports. Faye is a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology Program at Indiana State University. Currently, she is celebrating her "ABD - all but dissertation" status. In addition, Faye has earned a Rank I Secondary School Administrative Certification from Eastern Kentucky University and an M.A. in Sociology from Western Kentucky University. Prior experience includes education consulting, school governance, and both public and college level teaching.

Bruce Drummond
At the beginning of the spring 2002 semester, Bruce Drummond joined the Center for Teaching and Learning as an instructional designer. Bruce received his master of arts in instructional design from the University of Iowa, where he worked for ten years in the College of Education as lecturer and coordinator of instructional media production. Before moving to Terre Haute, he worked as the director of instructional technology for West Virginia University. Since arriving at ISU, Bruce has been accepted in the Educational, Leadership, Administration, and Foundations program and is pursuing his Ph.D. Part of his duties at the CTL includes working with faculty in the development and implementation of learning-centered design models of instruction for their courses. With his teaching and computing background, Bruce can offer assistance in the development of face-to-face and computer-based instruction.

Cleo Magnuson-Jongsma
Cleo joined the ISU staff in August of this year. In her role as an instructional designer, Cleo is particularly interested in interactivity within the online environment. Currently, she is working with several faculty members who are readying their courses to go online and many who already have web-enhanced courses and/or online courses. Cleo's educational background is diverse. She received her bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. She also earned a Professional "A" Teaching Certificate and taught Grade 1 in Canada for four years. Cleo earned her master of science in speech-language pathology from Minot State University in Minot, ND and several years of work experience. She worked as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of settings including the public schools, a preschool satellite of a major children's hospital, the acute care rehabilitation/ hospital setting, nursing homes as well as the university. For approximately three years, Cleo was an adjunct faculty member in the communication disorders department at Minot State University. She also received her master of science in education (computer education & technology) at Dakota State University in South Dakota. Cleo has enjoyed her first months with the University and "Šis delighted to be here at ISU and to be part of such a creative team as those in the CTL."

David Peter
David Peter is the Instructional Design Specialist for the Center for Teaching and Learning. David arrived here from Texas where he worked for the Texas Engineering Extension Service as an Instructional Designer. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, and graduate degree from Texas A&M University, David enjoys the small campus here in Terre Haute. "The ability to meet faculty and students anywhere makes this job enjoyable. With the instructional designers here in the CTL, staff, and graduate and student workers with the Faculty Computing Resource Center, we are all one extremely cooperative group, all working towards the same results - enriching the educational experience of students, faculty, and everyone." David's passion is the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning. He feels that if it is done carefully and deliberately, then the learning is so much richer, the student grows intellectually, and the faculty member finds different ways to reach students. It's a win-win for all concerned. David has presented at numerous educational conferences focusing the topics on areas of technology integration, accessibility and usability, and instructional design models.

Visit the New York Public Library Picture Collection for over 30,000 public domain images from books, magazines, postcards, and other sources.
URL: http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco
Source: ResearchBuzz (#203 17 Oct 02)

Take a peek at "Ansel Adams at 100" produced by the Department of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
URL: www.sfmoma.org/adams/content_web.html
Source: ResearchBuzz #204 (24 Oct 02)

A new device will help the blind and visually impaired feel and understand images. "Functioning like a sophisticated, novelty store 'bed of nails,' the device has 3,600 pins, about 10 per square inch, that are raised and lowered to mimic images, allowing users to feel what the image looks like." The National Federation of the Blind states that this new device will empower the blind and will be especially beneficial for education purposes. Initially, the device will cost approximately $2,000.
Source(s): United Press International (24 Oct 02); EDUPAGE (25 Oct 02)