The Process of Transitioning to the Distance Learning Mode
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The Process of Transitioning to the The Process of Transitioning to the Distance Learning ModeDistance Learning Mode
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White board
Skype
Online Screen Sharing
Phone Conferencing
Podcasting
Videocasting
Adaptive File Distribution
Online Discussion Board
Simulation-based Training
Classroom Video Capture
Emerging ApproachEmerging Approach
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Delivery ModesDelivery Modes
• Asynchronous : Asynchronous : Independent of TimeIndependent of Time• Text based (readings, discussion board, text-based interaction)Text based (readings, discussion board, text-based interaction)
• Multi-media based (video, podcast, PowerPoint with audio, Multi-media based (video, podcast, PowerPoint with audio, discussion board)discussion board)
• SynchronousSynchronous: Time Dependent: Time Dependent
• Webinar-style delivery (e.g., WebEx, GoToMeeting, Adobe)Webinar-style delivery (e.g., WebEx, GoToMeeting, Adobe)
• Webcasting (e.g., Cornell-Queens partnership)Webcasting (e.g., Cornell-Queens partnership)
• Pure online Pure online versusversus hybrid-online hybrid-online
Categorization of Categorization of Distance Course FormatsDistance Course Formats
(A) Synchronous(B) Asynchronous
Text-based Multi-media Based
Video castingPhone Webinar
Examples of Tools Used:-Audio conferencing-Video teleconferencing (VTC)-Webinar hosting
Examples of Tools Used:-Discussion Board-Pre-recorded class videos- PowerPoint with embedded audio-Instant messaging-Podcasts-Computer simulations
Synchronous Online Class SessionsSynchronous Online Class Sessions
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Lecture A
Lecture B
Lecture C
Face-to-FaceSession
Lecture D
Lecture E
Face-to-FaceSession
Lecture F
Lecture G
Lecture H
Lecture I
Lecture J
Asynchronous (Hybrid Online) FormatAsynchronous (Hybrid Online) Format
Face-to-FaceSession
Face-to-FaceSession
Face-to-FaceSession
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From the Student Perspective … From the Student Perspective … Face-to-Face Class Session
Download Online Lectures
Read the Assigned Material
Post Questions on Blackboard
Submit Assignment
ONLINE
Note: Beware of designed redundancies and order effects !!!
Transition RequirementsTransition Requirements Distance courses must Distance courses must meet or exceed meet or exceed the learning the learning
outcome standards of their FTF counter-partsoutcome standards of their FTF counter-parts
Faculty must map out and execute their Faculty must map out and execute their session-by-session-by-session transition plansession transition plan
Supplemental Supplemental student surveys student surveys will be conducted to will be conducted to assess course deliveryassess course delivery
Decision to offer a courseDecision to offer a course belongs to the area chair belongs to the area chair
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Dimensions of Dimensions of Distance Course DeliveryDistance Course Delivery
(1) Dissemination of (1) Dissemination of knowledgeknowledge– Readings, PPT, videos, podcasts, lecture captures,...Readings, PPT, videos, podcasts, lecture captures,...
(2) (2) InteractivityInteractivity– Discussion board, webinars, voice threads, FTF meetings, etc.Discussion board, webinars, voice threads, FTF meetings, etc.
(3) (3) ApplicationApplication– Weekly exercises, cases, simulations, project … Weekly exercises, cases, simulations, project …
(4) Continuous (4) Continuous assessmentassessment– Problem sets, case analyses, quizzes, examsProblem sets, case analyses, quizzes, exams
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Transition StepsTransition Steps Step 1:Step 1: Consult your area chair Consult your area chair to ensure that there exists a need for delivering the course in a distance learning to ensure that there exists a need for delivering the course in a distance learning
format.format.
Step 2:Step 2: Complete the Complete the Application for Distance Learning Course DevelopmentApplication for Distance Learning Course Development (Appendix B) and email to (Appendix B) and email to [email protected] along with the course syllabus you use for the face-to-face version of your course. [email protected] along with the course syllabus you use for the face-to-face version of your course.
Step 3:Step 3: Once you have submitted the application form in Step 2, you will Once you have submitted the application form in Step 2, you will receive a review receive a review (typically within 72 hours) (typically within 72 hours) and you can begin to complete the and you can begin to complete the Week-by-Week Course Transition TemplateWeek-by-Week Course Transition Template (Appendix A) to transition your face- (Appendix A) to transition your face-to-face course into an online format. Once the week-by-week templates are complete, please email them to to-face course into an online format. Once the week-by-week templates are complete, please email them to [email protected] to arrange for a discussion of your course transition strategy. [email protected] to arrange for a discussion of your course transition strategy.
Step 4:Step 4: You can You can commence production commence production of your course material on a week-by-week basis. If needed, please contact of your course material on a week-by-week basis. If needed, please contact Fordham's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing group (ftc@fordham; 212-636-7788) to obtain the Fordham's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing group (ftc@fordham; 212-636-7788) to obtain the necessary technology training.necessary technology training.
Step 5:Step 5: Upon completion of the production of the course material, please forward the material to Upon completion of the production of the course material, please forward the material to [email protected] for a [email protected] for a final reviewfinal review. .
Step 6Step 6: With the approval of your area chair ensure that your : With the approval of your area chair ensure that your course is scheduled for delivery course is scheduled for delivery for an upcoming term for an upcoming term and commence delivery of the course. Given the unique nature of courses in the distance learning format, a mid-and commence delivery of the course. Given the unique nature of courses in the distance learning format, a mid-semester student survey as well as an end-of-semester evaluation will be done using an online survey tool, and you semester student survey as well as an end-of-semester evaluation will be done using an online survey tool, and you will be asked to post the links to these surveys for the students.will be asked to post the links to these surveys for the students.
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Course Development MilestonesCourse Development Milestones
Face-to-Face Class Delivery
Development of Instructional Material for Online Delivery
Development of Student Assessment Instruments
Course Set Up on Courseware System
Course Administration
Course Refinement
Course Development MilestonesCourse Development Milestones Development of Lecture Material Development of Lecture Material for Online Deliveryfor Online Delivery
– Text material (e.g., articles, textbooks, Internet postings)Text material (e.g., articles, textbooks, Internet postings)– Multi-mediaMulti-media
Digitized lecture videosDigitized lecture videos PowerPoint with audio overlayPowerPoint with audio overlay
Development of Development of Student Assessment InstrumentsStudent Assessment Instruments Blackboard exam poolsBlackboard exam pools Computer simulation-based assessmentComputer simulation-based assessment
Course Set Up on Course Set Up on Courseware SystemCourseware System Blackboard adaptive releaseBlackboard adaptive release
Course AdministrationCourse Administration Blackboard assessment toolsBlackboard assessment tools Web-hosted class sessionsWeb-hosted class sessions
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