Preparing to Teach...

A Model for Training Faculty

5 Underlying Principles Guiding our Approach

Mike Meloy and Jennifer LewisMadison College Flexible Learning Conference

October 18, 2013

• CETL Fellows, facilitators of PTTH/O classes

• Classes result of VP of Learner Success request to develop “something” in 2007

• Courses focus:o Skills for successo Quality course development/facilitation

Who are we?

Online courses deliver education using the Internet for self-motivated students who wish to learn in their own environments, rather than on campus, using a computer to connect with the instructor and other course participants. Although these classes have a specific schedule, and have specific start and end dates, they do not require participants to meet on campus. They may require supervised or proctored exams, labs, and activities, depending on the subject matter and instructor’s design. Online courses are demanding; students must manage time well and be self motivated to be successful.

Hybrid courses at Madison College combine the best of traditional face-to-face teaching with innovative online learning methods. Students will be expected to attend scheduled face-to-face class sessions, but the number and/or length of the classroom time will vary depending on the nature of the course and the instructor. As little as 1/3 or as much as 3/4 of the traditional classroom instruction will be replaced with the online instructional methods. The online instruction component will promote student engagement through enhanced interaction with course material.

http://madisoncollege.edu/definitions

Madison College Definitions:

TOPICS:

•Defining the Online Classroom

•Designing the Online Learning Experience

•Course Organization

•Instructor's Presence

•Copyright and Academic Integrity Issues

•Managing the Online Classroom

•Online Learning Activities

What is PTTO?END PRODUCTS:

•Online Syllabus

•Welcome Letter

•Online Teaching Philosophy

•Self-defined Final Project

•Experience with Web 2.0 tools

TOPICS:

•Defining Hybrid Learning at Madison College

•Analyzing the Hybrid Learning Environment

•Adapting Learning Activities for Hybrid Learners

•Facilitation Methods and Logistics

•Academic Integrity Issues

•Curriculum Construction and Creating Hybrid Learning Activities

What is PTTH?End Products:

•Hybrid Syllabus

•Hybrid Teaching Philosophy

•Hybrid Learning Activity

•Experience with Web 2.0 Tools

• Teaching methods

• Facilitation, interaction and communication

• Course design and assessmenthttp://intranet.madisoncollege.edu/forms-db/forms/Course_Quality_Standards.pdf

1) Follow and Model Best Practices

Our Approach: • Course Navigation• Bridge F2F and Online• Three types of activities

Modeling Best Practices: PTTH

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Our Approach: • Overall Course Design• Creating Online Community• Instructor Presence and Role• Three types of activities

Modeling Best Practices PTTO

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• Making an “in demand” course

• Aid in course creation

• Relevant deliverables

2) Create Student/Instructor Centered, Relevant Courses

Our Approach: • Online Student Experience• Discuss and Reflect• Develop Online Deliverables

o Welcome Lettero Online Syllabuso Final Project (self-defined)

Crafting a Relevant Course: PTTO

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Our Approach: • Embed and Reflect• Develop a Hybrid Toolbox

o Syllabuso Hybrid Learning Activityo Backwards Planningo Course Audito Hybrid Learning Plan

Crafting a Relevant Course: PTTH

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• Web 2.0 tools used to enhance, not drive the classroom

• Shift focus away from content and delivery (shoveling content online)

3) Emphasize Process, Engagement, and Interactivity

Our Approach: • Work

Backwards• Mind the weave

Process, Engagement, and Interactivity PTTH

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Our Approach: • Focus on learning activities• Match tools to

activity

Process, Engagement, and Interactivity PTTO

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• Addressing different Learning Styles

• Aids in increased engagement

4) Diversify Assessment Strategies and Activities

Our Approach: • Universal Design:

o Content representationo Action and Expression

knowledgeo Engagement - easiest in PTTO

recruit interest, sustain efforto http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl

Diversifying Assessment in PTTO

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Our Approach: • Facilitating Every

Student• Varied content and

assessment

Diversifying Assessment in PTTH

Blooms Taxonomy: The “Pegagogical Wheel

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• Focus on the student’s learning needs

• Applied learning and critical thinking

• Knowledge retention

http://madisoncollege.edu/in/about-active-learning

5) Promote Active, Engaged Learning

Our Approach: • Use multiple active learning

techniques in each class h

ttp://madisoncollege.edu/in/active-learning-activities

Active Learning in PTTH

The Human Wiki

The Gallery Walk

The Jigsaw

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Our approach:• Use diverse learning activities

each week

Active Learning in PTTO

Small Group Discussions

Case Studies

Wikis

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• Flexible and Online Learning Website: http://madisoncollege.edu/in/flexible-online-learning

• To register for PTTH/PTTO: http://madisoncollege.edu/in/cetl

For More Information on Flexible Learning at Madison College