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Hybrid Courses:

The Pros & Cons of Online Learning

Kennesaw State University, Department of Visual Arts:Charlotte Collins, Asst. Prof. of Art, College Of The Arts Core Coordinator

Dr. Linda Hightower, Professor of Art, Department Chair

Natasha Lovelace, Asst. Professor of Art, Department of University Studies


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Hybrid Courses:

The Cons of Online Learning

Some learning techniques require interactive activities:

lab activities

(haptic learning styles) demonstrations

group presentations

class critiques

spontaneousteaching moments


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Hybrid Courses:

The Cons of Online Learning

Some learning techniques require interactive activities:

instantaneous q & a,

group discussions,feedback

personal insights

during lectures

visual & auditory interplaywith speaker and audience

live performances

& guest lectures


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Further Cons of Online Learning:

Learning Style Limitations

Class Size Limitations

Managerial Time Increased (email, discussions, updates,content management, technology problems,

learning curve for faculty and students)

Papers, quizzes & tests require more faculty time

Essential:

Administrative Support

Technology Support


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Pros of Online Learning: that can &

can not be met in Hybrid CoursesOnline Courses:

Students can often work at their own pace

Work and personal schedules can be prioritized

Class space is relieved

Student Responder Pads:

Saves money for xerox copies

Tests and quizzes are graded electronically

Online Website: Information is stored & available 24 hours a day

(saves money for text &/or xerox copies)

Students can monitor their own progress

Email, announcements, & discussions facilitated


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Help for Hybrid Courses:

Responder Pads in the Classroom: Pros & Cons

Is there a remote control that can:

save money for text and xerox copies

grade tests & quizzes electronically, take attendance,

tally surveys,

provide instant feedback & study guides, and

encourage group discussions (even in large classes)?


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What are the PROS that we have

experienced in classes of 20 &100 students?

Saves instructorgrading time & class time

Saves department money: Paperless option

Ability to generate individualized study guides

Receive feedback from quiet students

Ability to call on random students by name

Ability to manipulate assessment methods for each question

Ability to assess reading comprehension & attendance

instantaneously

Fosters brainstorming, discussions, critical thinking,

& critiques

Ability to quiz during PowerPoint lectures

Students love it


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How does it work?

1. Instructor writes questions & answers in multiple choice,true/false, yes/no, or subjective question (not for credit) format.Images can be included in questions, answers, or both. Questionscan also be given orally in a spontaneous method during a

PowerPoint presentation.

2. Each student in the classroom sends their response to a receiver

through their remote pad. Assessments can be teacher managed,

which allows time for discussion & questions. They can also be

student managed, allowing students to move at their own pace.

3. Answers are scored electronically. Faculty can download results

in Excel spreadsheets, orprint & enter into their regular grade

book or website gradebook manually.


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CPS Main Page: Classes Folder(students register themselves)


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CPS Main Page: Lessons Folder


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PROS: Variety of Individual Question Format Options


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Teacher Managed(or paced) questions allow discussion time

Student Managed questions allow them to move at their

own pace.


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Sample Question with Visual (responder pad identification

number appear at the bottom {before students respond})


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Sample Question w/ Visual (pad id number as students respond)

Blue= response recorded; Green= already recorded;

Yellow= answer changed; Red= letter chosen is not an option (D)


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PROS: Saves Grading Time

Sample of Instructor Summary Report


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PROS: Variety of Report Options


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PROS: Ability to call on Random Students for questioning

during PowerPoint Lectures (great for large classes)


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PROS: Ability to Quickly Assess Reading Comprehension

On a Daily Basis, it also Serves as Attendance


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PROS: Attendance Assessment without Questions


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PROS: Example of a Subjective Question (no credit)

Fosters Critical Thinking Skills and Class Discussion


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PROS: Ability to Survey Opinions During Class

Can be anonymous


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PROS: Ability to Deliver Quizzes during PowerPoint Lectures


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What are the CONS that we have


Initial learning curve (our company offered excellent

technical support service, on-line training & manuals)

Student expense: purchase & registration fee (both of these

vary with the company) Difficulty with receivers, software, and response pads

(again, our company offered excellent support service)

Cheating possibilities (radio frequency pads eliminate this,

as do Student Managed questions with multiple tests)

Faculty are resistant to technology

* Please give any suggestions you may have to resolve these

issues in the questionnaire on the table.


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Help for Hybrid Courses:

Online Website: Pros

Online Website software can:

save money for text and xerox copies

grade tests & quizzes electronically

(textbook support software) allows students to take tests & quizzes at own pace

(within instructor deadlines)

store information that is available 24 hours a day

allow students to monitor their progress (gradebook)

allow students to move ahead (optional)

facilitate email, announcements, and discussions

save class time

Is it for you? Go to charcollins.pageout.net


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What are the CONS that we have


Initial learning curve (our company offered excellent

technical support service, on-line training & manuals)

Possible technology problems for students with older computers

Faculty are resistant to technology

Again, please give any comments or suggestions you may have

in the questionnaire on the table.


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Any Questions, Comments or Suggestions?

Please jot them down in the questionnaire on the table.

We would appreciate your input!Contacts:

Charlotte Collins, Asst. Professor of Art, College of the Arts

Core Coordinator, Dept. of Visual Arts, Kennesaw StateUniversity, 770-423-6138, [email protected]

Dr. Linda Hightower, Professor of Art, Department Chair, Dept.

of Visual Arts, Kennesaw State University, 770-423-6139,

[email protected]

Natasha Lovelace, Asst. Professor of Art, Dept. of University

Studies, Kennesaw State University, 770-423-6138,

[email protected]

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