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Volume 2 Number 1
Successful Integration of Asynchronous Collaborative Learning
Into the Traditional Anatomy and Physiology Classroom
Susan M. Caley Opsal
Anatomy & Physiology Instructor
Illinois Valley Community College
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ABSTRACT
In a pilot project completed during the fall 2001 semester, I used online
collaboration as a way of integrating an environmental theme into the
content of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 1007). Students did research
on bioterrorism and anthrax infection, which culminated in a “fact sheet” about
anthrax infection. Students met with their groups both during class
and online and were required to post all assignments to their private
group conferences. Groups were monitored throughout the semester to
ensure 100% participation. Course and project-specific evaluations at
the end of the semester suggested the project resulted in a more well-connected
class, with the majority of students appreciating the benefits of using
online discussions. The successful outcome of this project suggests
the possibility of offering BIO 1007 as a reduced-seat time course, where
some course content and objectives would be covered online in lieu of
meeting face to face.
Integrating Methods to Achieve an Effective Online Learning
Environment
Dr. Jim Grubbs
University of Illinois at Springfield
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ABSTRACT
This paper examines the design and structure of the Blackboard online
classroom for Media from a Liberal Arts Perspective (COM 458) offered
at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
This study supports the case for an integration of both online and offline
course materials and both computer-based and more traditional media.
Discussion centers on the effective integration of each of these items
in order to enhance student satisfaction and retention in an online environment.
This paper includes a close examination of ways to match bandwidth demands
for streaming Real media with
student needs. It also includes discussion of how to enhance and analyze
discussion board participation. Finally, discussion addresses ways to
work around limitations of the Blackboard courseware.
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