TOPkit | Wendy Howard | Activity https://topkit.org/members/whoward/activity/ Activity feed for Wendy Howard. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:43:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 506a7d302778d7261b486ad40bdd4640 Wendy Howard's profile was updated https://topkit.org/activity/p/4594/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:15:40 -0500 0 b5a8f34a24445bd884f7947b47c55ec9 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Remote and Virtual Labs in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/4048/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:59:30 -0400 Here’s the link to the video if you’re interested: [url]https://vimeo.com/444970589[/url]

]]> 0 7a08f28ee65987da19528ccfc8d3321c Wendy Howard started the topic Remote and Virtual Labs in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/4044/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:35:58 -0400 The rapid response to moving hands-on labs to online/remote labs affected universities and colleges throughout the US. To better serve their faculty members, websites were designed to provide resources and links ranging from videos, demonstrations, lab kits, etc. to aid in instruction.
Sourcing material and determining the needs of your faculty…[Read more]

]]> 0 3b2db7d4e9b35bdb694558a33f75b27e Wendy Howard and are now friends https://topkit.org/activity/p/1815/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:01:46 -0400 0 c9fe10ac381af7f71c07ecb57876b51e Wendy Howard replied to the topic Sample Course (IDL6543) in the forum Topical Discussions https://topkit.org/activity/p/1814/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:37:59 -0400 Chris,
I sent you a private message so that we can troubleshoot offline. Once we resolve this error I’ll post the final resolution for other community members.

Thank you!
Wendy

]]> 0 59c98b9c7736cfd2431b7692d92cbf1b Wendy Howard replied to the topic Sample Course (IDL6543) in the forum Topical Discussions https://topkit.org/activity/p/1809/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:58:47 -0400 Chris,
I’m so glad you found the sample course useful! We’re looking into the error message you received to see how we can remedy the Moodle import. I’ll follow up as soon as I get an update.

Thank you!
Wendy

]]> 0 402236cb2f80f2e07b4187e9c28c02c2 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Santa Fe College Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1423/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:09:03 -0400 Ryan,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I enjoyed reviewing your file, especially your SWOT analysis, and then seeing how it resulted in some concrete steps to implement in the next 30, 60, & 90 days. It looks like those next steps are focused on formative evaluation and continuous improvement. Please…[Read more]

]]> 0 928fa5f1dbd3ed0d6354ea1290ab7d65 Wendy Howard replied to the topic FSW Implementation Plan for Program Review in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1422/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:12:04 -0400 Rebecca,
Thank you for attending the workshop. You have clearly given this plan a lot of thought. It sounds like you may have even come with some very specific goals in mind, which is ideal. Because your questions are so focused on evaluation, I have reached out to Patsy Moskal to see if she would be willing to give you some specific feedback. (Of…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f9eafa7bc4a5b4dcccd8e65f6897b69 Wendy Howard replied to the topic TOPkit Implementation Plan for UF in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1421/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:08:00 -0400 Thank you for your positive feedback Jennifer and for sharing your idea for promoting eTextbooks and OER. I think it’s a great idea! Let’s take this offline and discuss in more detail via phone.

Thanks again!
Wendy

]]> 0 b56866c742ea120d3051e043f16461a4 Wendy Howard replied to the topic LSSC Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1494/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:12:27 -0400 Kyle,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I’m so glad you were able to attend the workshop with Michael and work on this plan together. You may want to review Sue’s response to him as well. She provided a link to our LMS Migration page that you may find helpful. Also, Page Jerzak and Geni Wright from…[Read more]

]]> 0 b56866c742ea120d3051e043f16461a4 Wendy Howard replied to the topic LSSC Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1413/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:12:27 -0400 Kyle,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I’m so glad you were able to attend the workshop with Michael and work on this plan together. You may want to review Sue’s response to him as well. She provided a link to our LMS Migration page that you may find helpful. Also, Page Jerzak and Geni Wright from…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c38e9a63fdc669e0a4df2107cd56d6d Wendy Howard replied to the topic Daytona State Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1409/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:45:51 -0400 Hi Bill!
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. Is there anything in particular you would like feedback on?

I noticed you took advantage of the orange action items boxes, and many of those items you’ve already marked complete. That’s great!

We would also like to solicit your feedback and contributions to…[Read more]

]]> 0 cd67fbea4aee1318194279d5ce633cd0 Wendy Howard replied to the topic TOPkit Implementation Plan for UF in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1408/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:39:59 -0400 Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I enjoyed reviewing your file, and it looks like you’re off to a great start. You were very active in the workshop discussions, and I can see you left with some new ideas. One thing I noticed was that you took advantage of the orange action items boxes. Hopefully that…[Read more]

]]> 0 ede50ff12d305889ced68af8023992fb Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation Plan for University of West Florida in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1407/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:32:15 -0400 Cindy,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I just reviewed Sara’s plan, which is pretty similar, so you may want to check out my response to her as well. It’s great that you had the opportunity to attend the workshop and work on your plan together. One thing I mentioned to her was the creative use of…[Read more]

]]> 0 e288f52cb0aa3af1069c3cbe861589af Wendy Howard replied to the topic University of West Florida Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1406/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:19:22 -0400 Sara,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I really enjoyed reviewing the SWOT analysis in your attached file. One theme that jumped out at me as I read through all three tables was time. I think we all struggle with that – never enough time! I know we can’t create more time, but perhaps creative…[Read more]

]]> 0 83d10b2917bb010f2755ef59e836e734 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1405/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:55:15 -0400 Marilyn,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and revising the implementation plan to meet your needs. It looks like you have ambitious but attainable 30, 60, & 90 days goals. I noticed that in Phase 2 you discuss using a rubric to review the current version of your course, which is an excellent idea. I hope you find a rubric that works for…[Read more]

]]> 0 70c679815fa05069961fbd81747e9474 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation Plan in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1404/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:39:23 -0400 Geni,
Thanks so much for attending the workshop and posting your Implementation Plan. I enjoyed reviewing your file with short and long term plans pre/post 90 days. Sounds like you’re ramping up for a big LMS conversion, and after a recent discussion with Page I believe we will have a follow up discussion to share some lessons learned from our c…[Read more]

]]> 0 7a876bf9e78ce3d8fa7b11035f62004e Wendy Howard replied to the topic New Faculty Institute in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1403/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:21:04 -0400 Samantha,
I’m so glad you were able to tweak this implementation plan and still make it a valuable exercise for someone in your role. This is great, and it gave me a few ideas for teaming up with our Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning to get more involved in our New Faculty Orientation program. When I first read your post, I immediately…[Read more]

]]> 0 9f399f73a79710260772f03ac0cad017 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation & 3 TOPkit take-aways in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1371/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:04:54 -0400 Krista,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop. It was such a great opportunity to share and connect with our colleagues throughout Florida!

When I started to read your first takeaway I was going to encourage you to connect with Allison, but then I realized you’re both from UNF. It’s good to know you’re both on the same page! Lol!

In the workshop…[Read more]

]]> 0 b4873dff71af369521d1362971feba29 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation & 3 TOPkit take-aways in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1370/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:04:54 -0400 Krista,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop. It was such a great opportunity to share and connect with our colleagues throughout Florida!

When I started to read your first takeaway I was going to encourage you to connect with Allison, but then I realized you’re both from UNF. It’s good to know you’re both on the same page! Lol!

In the workshop…[Read more]

]]> 0 fab9002f360ab0eabd6b4fd401fd9e65 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementing our own Community of Practice as modeled in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1369/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:46:34 -0400 Allison,
We certainly share some of the same concerns regarding participation in an online community and sustained engagement. One thing you listed that I think we could do a better job of on this site is “explaining the theory and research supporting learning communities.” Please let me know if you come across some resources that we might be able…[Read more]

]]> 0 29a59ebf6c3a675bc8e61abbe5fb42de Wendy Howard replied to the topic Implementation plan for new faculty development online facilitation course in the forum Day 2: Implementation Plan https://topkit.org/activity/p/1368/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:34:52 -0400 Wow, this is a short post full of BIG plans!

First let me thank you for your Phase 1 goals that involve sharing TOPkit with some many groups on your campus. I hope they find it equally useful, and encourage them all to participate in the community. Even though we’re neighbors, it can be challenging to get out of the office and see each other…[Read more]

]]> 0 8b9e31e25bc86893a7628457b46280d4 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Reducing redundant communication through the use of video in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1287/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:20:43 -0400 Yes, I couldn’t agree more Michael! This tip becomes exponentially more valuable as class size increases. I often advise faculty if you get the same question from 2 students, consider messaging the class; if you get the same question from 10 students, consider revising your course content or adding a more detailed explanation via video. Screen…[Read more]

]]> 0 b589473fd4f919c5abfefcdf6fd4630e Wendy Howard replied to the topic Use Biteable to create a video for professor introduction in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1286/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:10:01 -0400 I have not heard of this tool yet Marilyn. It sounds pretty cool. Do you have a sample instructor introduction you might be able to share?

]]> 0 7d1ea409fd28f65352f5350c5471465f Wendy Howard replied to the topic Reducing the Noise – Targeted Communication in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1285/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:08:12 -0400 That sounds almost like the “Message Students Who” feature in Canvas. It’s true, people respond to personal messages – students, faculty, all of us. You point out a very good warning though. It could backfire if you overuse the “automated personalization” and they catch on.

]]> 0 6112cb560cebaaaf57b7acf64875bc49 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Online Course Map in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1282/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:03:30 -0400 I agree this is a great idea Ryan.
When I first read Allison’s post I was thinking in terms of designing a new course, but as I read your reply I started thinking this could also be a great tool for updating an older course. I suspect through the process of mapping out the current course organization, one would spot gaps or areas for improvement.…[Read more]

]]> 0 d9036094de99a9c0e1318ea3622cc208 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Course Blueprint and Module Development in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/2230/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:54:12 -0400 Cindy,
That blueprint sounds like a great resource that serves as the cornerstone of good course design for your faculty. Do you have a template that you might be willing to share?

]]> 0 d9036094de99a9c0e1318ea3622cc208 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Course Blueprint and Module Development in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1276/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:54:12 -0400 Cindy,
That blueprint sounds like a great resource that serves as the cornerstone of good course design for your faculty. Do you have a template that you might be willing to share?

]]> 0 b6d2155293050745b3e0bc99c28e20d0 Wendy Howard replied to the topic The Creative Video Workshop in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/1275/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:50:48 -0400 Thank you for sharing this Alexandra. I didn’t realize Instructor offered this open course. I will definitely share it with our team. We’re working on a 1-pager quick guide for faculty who are recording their own videos in Canvas. I’ll come back and share that once it’s ready.

In the meantime, does anyone else have a quick tips sheet that we…[Read more]

]]> 0 175fd5c17c726719c07eb5359bebf124 Wendy Howard started the topic Tools, Techniques, & Strategies Group Discussion in the forum TOPkit Workshop https://topkit.org/activity/p/1253/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:58:56 -0400 Wow, what a great discussion we had surrounding tools, techniques, & strategies!

As promised, we have transcribed the group report back notes and I have attached them here. I hope this is just the kicking off point for an ongoing discussion surrounding these common challenges and solutions we all face. Does anyone have any follow up questions,…[Read more]

]]> 0 175fd5c17c726719c07eb5359bebf124 Wendy Howard started the topic Tools, Techniques, & Strategies Group Discussion in the forum TOPkit Workshop https://topkit.org/activity/p/1252/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:58:56 -0400 Wow, what a great discussion we had surrounding tools, techniques, & strategies!

As promised, we have transcribed the group report back notes and I have attached them here. I hope this is just the kicking off point for an ongoing discussion surrounding these common challenges and solutions we all face. Does anyone have any follow up questions,…[Read more]

]]> 0 be1e405e2e5df6c1b8cb75dba7501e01 Wendy Howard and Sue Bauer are now friends https://topkit.org/activity/p/1045/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:54:04 -0400 0 5d590ca637c349bf3927704d09d60bed Wendy Howard and are now friends https://topkit.org/activity/p/849/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:34:38 -0400 0 73ba236449e7933edd471ae1b355fbe3 Wendy Howard and are now friends https://topkit.org/activity/p/847/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:34:25 -0400 0 42440b015fa889b3cf88acc27bde9795 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Showcasing Synchronous Communication in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/608/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:25:41 -0500 Allison,
Thank you so much for sharing this effective practice. I think it’s a great example of Providing Instruction in the Required Technologies, which is one of the strategies listed on this page in the toolkit: [url]https://topkit.org/developing/tools-techniques-strategies/provide-instruction/[/url]

With your permission, I would like to…[Read more]

]]> 0 54a1ad95e16cf29311826d1fe0666d25 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Online Proctoring: Lessons Learned & Success Stories in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/484/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:00:58 -0500 Thank you so much for your post Dennis!
I agree with Josh that this video was very helpful, particularly about halfway through starting at the 11:00 minute mark. You truly provided a comprehensive training solution for faculty by setting up the website, offering three different modes of training, and providing tangible things they could…[Read more]

]]> 0 499ca699c855a73243247c926d812367 Wendy Howard's profile was updated https://topkit.org/activity/p/429/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:31:27 -0500 0 c20a7243bae0eb174d29ea70db8d7961 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Reducing the Noise – Targeted Communication in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/239/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:19:17 -0500 Thank you so much for sharing this effective practice Michelle.
So much of what we do really comes down to marketing and communication, and it’s easy to over communicate even with good intentions. As you mention in your post, blanket communications that don’t apply directly to me could create confusion and over time it becomes all too tempting to…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9d3e258ee7e7d9c04ac13b936baab5e Wendy Howard's profile was updated https://topkit.org/activity/p/181/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:26:06 -0500 0 0b9acc131974e43098219e87822e14a1 Wendy Howard changed their profile picture https://topkit.org/activity/p/180/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:21:57 -0500 0 a31ec3e7b947ff3ea91271ddbd6f9216 Wendy Howard started the topic Use Images with the considerations of accessibility and copyright in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/16/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:02:54 -0400 Some concepts are just too difficult to explain with text alone. I found this great effective practice in the Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository that not only suggests using images to illustrate these concepts, but also addresses accessibility and copyright concerns:…[Read more]

]]> 0 cc11aed8d4d795c87512d29745ca1246 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Using photovoice in online discussions in the forum Share an Effective Practice https://topkit.org/activity/p/14/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:02:06 -0400 Yes, I found this very helpful. Thank you Aimee!

]]> 0 042adcc1c1b26d2a7bc1e0d0a77a1434 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Copyright in the forum Topical Discussions https://topkit.org/activity/p/313/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:40:25 -0400 Is anybody aware of copyright issues related to embedding YouTube videos in courses?

For example, I wanted to post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12H1NUDkT0 

]]> 0 042adcc1c1b26d2a7bc1e0d0a77a1434 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Copyright in the forum Topical Discussions https://topkit.org/activity/p/173/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:40:25 -0400 Is anybody aware of copyright issues related to embedding YouTube videos in courses?

For example, I wanted to post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12H1NUDkT0 

]]> 0 042adcc1c1b26d2a7bc1e0d0a77a1434 Wendy Howard replied to the topic Reply To: Copyright in the forum Topical Discussions https://topkit.org/activity/p/171/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:40:25 -0400 Is anybody aware of copyright issues related to embedding YouTube videos in courses?

For example, I wanted to post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12H1NUDkT0 

]]> 0 042adcc1c1b26d2a7bc1e0d0a77a1434 Wendy Howard started the topic Copyright in the forum Copyright https://topkit.org/activity/p/38/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:40:25 -0400 Is anybody aware of copyright issues related to embedding YouTube videos in courses?

For example, I wanted to post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12H1NUDkT0 

]]> 0 042adcc1c1b26d2a7bc1e0d0a77a1434 Wendy Howard started the topic Copyright in the forum [{{{site.name}}}] New friendship request from {{initiator.name}} https://topkit.org/activity/p/27/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:40:25 -0400 Is anybody aware of copyright issues related to embedding YouTube videos in courses?

For example, I wanted to post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12H1NUDkT0 

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