The Academic Technologies for Learning (ATL) group recently sponsored a "Chart Your Course" competition for Web sites supporting courses taught at the university. Judging criteria included visual appeal, effectiveness, interactivity, sound instructional design and creative use of technology. Here are highlights of some of the winners:

First Prize: Soils 210
http://www.soils.rr.ualberta.ca/tour.html
Dr. Noorallah Juma has a reputation for excellence among his students and academic peers. Now the recognition has extended into the online world with his Soils 210 site. The tour page is a prelude to the larger site but has a wealth of information of its own.

Second Prize (Tie): Biology 108
http://www.ualberta.ca/~eab1/bio108/main.htm
A refreshingly simple structure makes this site easy to work through. Eric Braekevelt presents labs in an accessible way, with good interactivity built in. Having quizzes online is an excellent way to test yourself along the journey.

Second Prize (Tie): English 101
http://www.ualberta.ca/~rbrazeau/rob101.htm
Rob Brazeau and Maximiliaan von Woudenberg have teamed up to produce an English 101 site that's as good as it looks. Links, tips, schedules, university regulations and downloadables all in one tidy package.

Thanks to Dr. Terry Anderson and the ATL group.
Know of any good sites? Pass the addresses along to Randy Pavelich, University Web manager at: info@ualberta.ca