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h4. *Courses by Institution* 

|| *Name of Institution* || *Name of Course* ||

| [Kamehameha Schools (2007)|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+%282007+Course%29] | Hawaiian Pacific Literature |
| [Kamehameha Schools 2008|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+2008] | Hawaiian Culture |

| [Utah State University|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Utah+State+University] | Intro to Deafness/Blindness |
| [Virtual High School|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Virtual+High+School] | Cultural Identity Through Literature |
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h4. *By Discipline* 

|| *Name of Course* || *Discipline* ||
| [Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues, Theories and Concepts|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Capella+University+2009] | Public Safety |
| [Advanced Technical Composition|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/San+Juan+College] | Writing |

| [General Biology|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Iowa+Department+of+Education] | Science and Technology |

h4. *By Level of Learning* 

| [General Biology|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Iowa+Department+of+Education] |
| [Hawaiian Culture|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+2008] |
| [Hawaiian Pacific Literature|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+%282007+Course%29] |
| [Ōlelo Hawai'i - Ku'u Wahi Noho|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+2009] |
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|| *Post-secondary Education* ||
| [Advanced Research in Public SAfety Issues, Theories and Concepts|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Capella+University+2009] |
| [Advanced Technical Composition|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/San+Juan+College] |
| [American Civilization|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Salt+Lake+Community+College] |

h4. *Previous Winners* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| [US History and Reconstruction|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/CCCOnline] | Karen Kaemmerling | CCCOnline |
| [Technical Report Writing|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Embry-Riddle+Aeronautical+University] | Thomas B. Cavanagh | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| [Psychology of Women|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Florida+International+University] | Dionne Stephens | Florida International University |
| [Computer Literacy and Applications|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Iowa+State+University] | Shu-Hui H. (Susan) Chang | Iowa State University |
| [Hawaiian Culture|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+2008] | Kelly Cua | Kamehameha Schools |
| [Organizations & Operation of Training & Development Programs|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/North+Carolina+State+University] | Julia Storberg-Walker | North Carolina State University |
| [Advanced Technical Composition|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/San+Juan+College] | Aundrea Carillo | San Juan College |
| [Freshman Compositon I|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Tulsa+Community+College] | Lynnda L. Brown | Tulsa Community College |
| [UNPAC|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/University+of+Northampton] | Jill Pickard | University of Northampton |

h4. *2007* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| [Public Speaking|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Capella+University+2007] | Nick White and Adonica Aune | Capella University |
| [General Biology|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Iowa+Department+of+Education] | Gail Wortman | Iowa Department of Education |
| [Hawaiian Pacific Literature|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Kamehameha+Schools+%282007+Course%29] | Kelly Dukelow and Christy Sato | Kamehameha Schools |
| [Web Design and Publishing|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Regent+University] | Tracy Stewart | Regent University |
| [Nuclear Phenomena for Engineering Applications|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Rensselaer+Polytechnic+Institute] | Don Steiner, Thomas Haley and Marie-Pierre Huguet | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| [The Sacred Feminine in Latin America|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/University+of+Houston+-+Clear+Lake] | Teresa Van Hoy and Azalea Boehm | University of Houston, Clear Lake |
| [Allied Health Education|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/University+of+Pittsburgh] | Joanne Nicoll and Carol Washburn | University of Pittsburgh |
| [Intro to Deafness/Blindness|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Utah+State+University] | | Utah State University |
| [Cultural Identity Through Literature|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Virtual+High+School] | Lisa Pupo | Virtual High School |

h4. *2006* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Women, Culture & Economic Development | Irma Alonso | Florida International University |
| Digital Literacy & Research Skills | Veanne Jones | Georgia Perimeter College |
| Introduction to Online Learning | Jan Engle & Bonnie Correia | Governors State University |
| Learning About Learning Online: A Faculty Institute | Gail Matthews-DeNatale & Lynn Foord-May | Simmons College |
| Project Management for IT Professionals | Stacey Clawson & Liz Frame | Capella University |
| Introduction to Research in Education | Dr. Colla J. MacDonald $ Dr. Emma J. Stodel | University of Ottawa |
| E-Commerce Development | Terry Morris | William Rainey Harper College |
| Community Nursing Service: Fun 2 B Fit | | University of North Florida |
| Standards for Teachers Through Educational Projects | | Wichita Public Schools |
| Earth Science | | Fayetteville-Manlius High School |

h4. *2005* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Copyright & Intellectual Property Issues in Education | Virgil E. Varvel, Jr. | University of Illinois |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Gail B. Wortman | Iowa Learning Online |
| Expository Writing | Donna Matsumoto | Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii |
| The American Film | Thomas Valasek | Raritan Valley Community College |
| General Linguistics | Shobhana Chelliah & Patrick Cukor-Avila | University of North Texas |
| International Business | Frank Wright | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |

h4. *2004* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Eastern Religions | Dan Barnett | Butte College |
| Philosophy of Quality | Maurice Paul Levy Matarrasso | Universidad Anahuac |
| Supervised Practicum | Michelle Koroll | University of Victoria |
| Synthesis Seminar | Colla Jean MacDonald & Terrie-Lynn Thompson | University of Ottawa |
| Technical & Scientific Writing | Melane McCuller | Stephen F. Austin State University |

h4. *2003* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Open Thinking | Ann Pollock | BC Open University |
| Living Belief: Introduction to the Bible | Rev. Dr. Susan Lochrie Graham | University of Exeter |
| GUI Building | Michael Danchak | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Web Site Development | Anita Philipp | Oklahoma City Community College |
| Linear Systems and Control | Cheryl B. Schrader & Johnny Flores | University of Texas at San Antonio |
| Spanish 101 | Dr. Robert Sanders | Portland State University |

h4. *2002* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Clinical Calculations | Marilyn Halaska | Middle Georgia College |
| Coaching Principles Online | Mary Robson | Carl Sandburg College |
| Ethics for Healthcare Professionals | Kathleen Hernlen | Medical College of Georgia |
| Interactive Distance Learning | Atsusi "2c" Hirumi | University of Houston-Clear Lake |
| Nursing Process for the Certified Paramedic | Maureen Tremel | Seminole Community College |
| Learn & Apply HTML | Kevin Reeve | Utah State University |
| Modern English Grammar | Beth Rapp Young | University of Central Florida |
| Pain Management | Dr. Stephen Loftus | University of Sydney |

h4. *2001* 

|| *Course* || *Course Author* || *Institution* ||
| Accounting - Taxation of Business Entities | Amy Dunbar | University of Connecticut |
| Program Planning in Adult Education | Chris Chinien | University of Manitoba |
| American National Government | Bruce M. Wilson | University of Central Florida |
| Computing Application | Lynda J. Williams | University of Northern BC |
| Customising an Online Course | Catriona Ward | TAFE South Australia |
| Education Comparee au Canada | Pierre Michaud | University of Ottawa |
| Educational Research for the Classroom Teacher | Nick Eastmond | Utah State University |
| Measurement & Evaluation in Education | Robert Paugh | University of Central Florida |
| Financial Accounting | Nada Borden | College of the North Atlantic |
| Water & Nutrient Management Planning for the Nursery and Greenhouse Industry | John Lea-Cox, David Ross, K. Marc Teffeau & Ellen Varley | University of Maryland |
| Informatics Issues and Applications for Health | Jeanne Sewell | Georgia College & State University |
| Information Literacy & Research Skills | Thomas W. Eland | Minneapolis Community & Technical College |
| Occupational Therapists Assistant and Physiotherapists Assistant | Lucy Miller | College of the North Atlantic |
| ETrain: Online Training for Training Online | Melanie Glass | WestOne Services |
| Physics | Nick Zaparyniuk | Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton Public Schools |
| World Politics | Steven F. Jackson, PhD | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
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The Blackboard Exemplary Course Program began in 2000 with the goal of identifying and disseminating best practices for designing engaging online courses.  Using a rubric instructors and course designers are able to evaluate how well their own course conforms to best practices for Course Design, Interaction & Collaboration, Assessment and Learner Support. 

h2. Meet the ECP Directors

Learn more about the [Blackboard Exemplary Course Directors|http://kb.blackboard.com/display/EXEMPLARY/Blackboard+Exemplary+Course+Directors].

h2. ECP Winners in the News

The 2009 Awards Ceremony was held at BbWorld'09 in Washington, DC

The 2008 Awards Ceremony was held at BbWorld'08 in Las Vegas.

[Photo Gallery|Photo Gallery]
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