http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:52:03 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 12:52:03 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85696 Students will explore ethical decision making and current issues in e-commerce as they follow the developments of E-Kin -- a company started by graduate students. As E-Kin grows and delves into the world of e-commerce, the founders and executives encounter some tough decision making. The case study is presented in a multimedia format, with Flash movies which describe the company background, scenarios of busines ethics issues, and an overview of ethical decision-making. The case studies were written by graduate students of Dr. Beverly Kracher at Creighton University. Permission was given to the author to adapt the materials to a multimedia format, publish to the Web, and submit to Merlot. The case study consists of four scenarios -- each with a Flash movie scenario, company employee bios, and case questions. Additional resources include a page of e-commerce links and an e-commerce newsfeed. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82964 A website learning object that discusses teams, virtual teams, team roles, productive teams, resolving conflicts, first meeting, student success stories (with audio), and reflection activities. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=238970 The Distance Learning Orientation is intended to get students on the right track for success. There are three sections in this orientation: Learning Online, Using Blackboard, and Basic Computer Skills. The Distance Learning Orientation may be completed in its entirety or you may select the sections that best meet the needs of your students. Learning OnlineTaking an online course is different than taking a "regular" course in a classroom. Student find out more about what learning online is like and how to be successful in the Learning Online Orientation. Topics covered include: What are the characteristics of a successful online student? How much time do I have available for a course? What is my learning style? Am I ready to learn at a distance? Is my computer ready for distance learning? How can I find reliable resources on the Web?  Using BlackboardThis section provides an orientation to Blackboard and includes multimedia tutorials. If your school uses Blackboard Version 6, your students may find this helpful Computer SkillsThis section provides a brush-up on basic skills students need to be successful online students-- including using attachments, downloading files, saving files, finding files, etc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=244217 This tutorial will guide students in creating an animated banner using Adobe Macromedia Flash 8, a popular multimedia authoring application. The material is part of the online resources for the textbook Web Design & Development Foundations with XHTML. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=249289 The BlueFish Media Design WebQuest provides learners an engaging, collaborative activity – an opportunity to act in various web design job roles while creating a product for a “client”.   During this WebQuest, students will work in groups to choose a “client”, evaluate competitor’s websites according to a Web Design Best Practices Checklist (see http://terrymorris.net/bestpractices), and propose a page layout design which applies best practices of web design. In each group, students will role play as the Fearless Leader, the TextMaster, the DesignGuru, and the PixelMeister. The WebQuest is intended for use in a web design or web development course and is located in the resource website for the textbook, Web Development & Design Foundations with XHTML, The BlueFish Media Design WebQuest is an authentic activity for learners -- it is relevant, collaborative, and draws from a variety of resources. Rubrics are provided for each task. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=244221 This web-poster session demonstrates how Angelo & Cross' Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) can be adapted and used in online courses. Numerous examples are provided.