TELL Session: Busting through the Maze: Building and Supporting our First Mooc
Transcript of TELL Session: Busting through the Maze: Building and Supporting our First Mooc
Busting Through the Maze:
Building and Supporting our First MOOC
Sharon Hu, UBCIan Linkletter, UBC
"This course will enable educators to envision how Indigenous ways of knowing, content, perspectives, and pedagogies can be made part of classrooms, schools, and communities in ways that are thoughtful and respectful."
Course Staff
Instructor: Dr. Jan HareTeaching Assistant: Sara DavidsonTeaching Assistant: Anita Parhar
Advisory Group
DeDe DeRose, Kamloops School DistrictDiane Jubinville, District Aboriginal Principal, Delta School DistrictGail Stromquist, Aboriginal Education, British Columbia Teacher’s FederationDr. Jo-ann Archibald, Associate Dean of Indigenous Education, UBCStarleigh Grass, First Nations Education Steering CommitteeDon Fiddler, District Aboriginal Principal, Vancouver School Board
Dr. Jo-ann ArchibaldKaleb ChildLarry GrantPeggy JanickiDr. Verna KirknessVirginia Morgan
Dr. Cynthia NicholGerry OlemanDr. Jean PhillipsShane PointeRoberta PryceDr. Andrew Schofield
Contributors
Development Staff
Team Lead: Natasha BoskicMultimedia Producer: Sharon HuVideo Production: UBC StudiosTech Lead: Ian LinkletterGraphic Designer: Bill PickardQuality Assurance: Eleanor HoskinsQuality Assurance: Austin LeeQuality Assurance: Andrea Gonzalez
Barry MagrillHeather McGregorJeff MillerJason MyersNicole RonanDerek WhiteJenny Wong
Saeed DyanatkarMark EdwardsWill EngleMairin KerrGregor KiczalesSarah LockmanBeni Loti
Our Students: Who are they?
Our Students: Who are they?
● 8316 students from 134 countries
● 5334 from Canada (64%)● 892 from US (10%)● 152 from Australia
Our Students: Learning Goals
Guiding Principle: Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning
Multiple ways of representation
Multiple ways of expression
Multiple ways of engagement
Multiple Ways of Representation
Use a variety of delivery methods and learning approaches
Multiple Ways of Representation
Provide transcription for video content
Multiple Ways of Representation
Allow the videos and transcripts to be downloaded
Multiple Ways of Representation
Create corresponding YouTube playlists
Mobile AccessibilityMultiple ways of representation
Multiple Means of Expression
Encourage different ways for students to interact with each other.
Design activities that allow for active participation, exploration, and experimentation.
Multiple Means of Expression
Use a Variety of Learning Activities
Multiple Means of Expression
Progression of the complexity of activities
Multiple Means of Engagement
Capture the students’ attention through a variety of different teaching methods and learning activities
Multiple Means of Engagement
Embed activities after each segment of content
Multiple Means of Engagement
Concluding video at the end of the modules
Multiple Means of Engagement
Flat hierarchy in the discussion forum
Multiple Means of Engagement
Pin the most insightful comments/FAQ to the top
Lessons Learned: Media Production
Tracking filming scheduleLessons Learned: Media Production
Tracking transcription & edX scheduleLessons Learned: Media Production
Embedded/linked Videos Vs. Uploaded Videos
Lessons Learned: Media Production
Vs.
Auto-generate transcript Lessons Learned: Media Production
Consent to create transcript (i.e., making a derivative copy)
Lessons Learned: Media Production
Consent to re-use the videos in other contexts
Lessons Learned: Media Production
Check the video analytics and modify the video accordingly
Lessons Learned: Media Production
Lessons Learned: MOOC Delivery
● Getting Oriented● Assessment at Scale● Due Dates and Times● Beta Testing● Grade Allocation● Scaling Support● Acquiring Testimonials
Lessons Learned: Getting Oriented
Lessons Learned: Getting Oriented
● Welcome Announcement
● Walkthrough Videos● Planning Your Weeks
Lessons Learned: Assessment at Scale
How might a peer-assessed assignment lead to frustration? How could it be designed to ensure fair and helpful feedback?
Lessons Learned: Assessment at Scale
● Walkthrough Video● Example Assignment● Clear Rubric● Multiple
Assessments
Lessons Learned: Assessment at Scale
● Assignment was clear● Everyone received feedback● Feedback could have been deeper
Lessons Learned: Due Dates and Times
Lessons Learned: Due Dates and Times
● UTC Clock and Countdown
● Deadline Extensions● The “Fake” Deadline
Lessons Learned: Due Dates and Times
● Deadline was at midnight on a Saturday● We emailed a reminder on Friday● We planned to make an exception● We extended for one week● Students received an email announcing
this
Lessons Learned: Due Dates and Times
Initial Deadline: 451 submissions
After Extension: 721 submissions!
625 students ended up completing the first offering..
Lessons Learned: Due Dates and Times
STICK TO THE PLAN.
Lessons Learned: Beta Testing
Lessons Learned: Beta Testing● Stick to the plan
● Simplify simplify simplify● When testing something new, start
small● Never test on the production
environment● Listen carefully
Lessons Learned: Grade Allocation
Lessons Learned: Scaling Support
Lessons Learned: Acquiring Testimonials
TestimonialsThe discussion posts have been very reflective and encouraging.
I think the course touched many subjects and was easy to understand even for those who have never been in an aboriginal education environment. The material was easily accessible and the assignments were very reflective.
TestimonialsI really appreciated the structure and clarity of the course. Though I already knew a lot that was presented in the content, still, I learned a great deal more. And I had never taken a MOOC! So this was a great opportunity for me to take a course where I did know a great deal about the content previously, but also course acquire some new knowledge about taking an online course. The videos were terrific! And I shared them in my own teaching. Ho'waa
TestimonialsOne area of potential with the MOOC format is that I can see different groups and communities taking this course together and working through the units with organized times for off-line discussions as well as online. I took this course as an individual but found myself bringing the topics and themes into various conversations with friends and colleagues. For that reason, I'd really recommend taking this course with a friend or group of friends to go through together. In fact, I am recommending the course to my teaching colleagues! So much to learn and so many ideas to take straight into an educational environment.