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Deal Session 1 Final
1. Distance Education And Learning
(DEAL)
Region IV Public Health Training Center
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Session 1 – February 16, 2016
8. Description
Distance Education And Learning (DEAL) is a 4-part
online course for experienced public health
educators who are currently delivering live, in-
person trainings so that these individuals can adapt
existing curricula for a distance-based audience.
Successful Completion:
Participation in all synchronous
sessions (incl. capstone)
Submission of intersession activities
9. Overall Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be
able to:
Discuss the use of e-Learning standards in distance education.
Describe tools used in distance-based instruction.
Critique distance-based trainings using e-Learning standards.
Incorporate distance-based teaching and assessment
strategies to create a plan for instruction.
Develop a training session related to a public health topic
using e-Learning standards.
10. Overview of Structure
Session 1:
Designing Quality Distance-based
Learning: Terminology, Standards, and
Tools
February 16, 2016
Pre-
session
Session 1:
Terminology,
Standards,
Tools
Inter-
session
Session 2:
Teaching &
Assessmt
Strategies
Inter-
session
Session 3:
Beyond the
Basics
Capstone
Session 2:
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
March 15, 2016
Session 3:
Beyond the Basics
April 19, 2016
May 16, 2016
OR
May 17, 2016
11. Capstone
Initial development of a distance-based training.
Ten minute presentation of the training that you are
planning to develop.
Intended audience
Topic of learning/training session (description of training)
Learning objectives
Teaching strategies
Assessment strategies
Technology(ies) to be used
Areas where you are having trouble
12. What Is Not Included
Adult learning theory
How to write learning objectives
Chunking course content
Etc.
14. Evaluation of DEAL Training
Focus on program operations and program effect
Within 24 hours after each synchronous session,
you will receive an email with a link to a short,
anonymous evaluation survey
Please complete the survey by the date indicated
on the survey. (2 weeks)
Goal: give you the best training possible!
16. Session 1: Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants will be
able to:
Define distance learning terminology.
Describe e-Learning standards for public health workforce
continuing professional education.
Research technology tools for inclusion in distance-based
instruction.
Assess personal learning style.
Critique distance-based trainings using e-Learning standards.
17. Pre-Session Topics
Common Terminology
Quality e-Learning Standards
An Overview of Technology Tools
Learning Self-Assessment
23. Quality e-Learning Standards cont.
STANDARD 2: Learning objectives or competencies
describe what learners will be able to do upon
completion of the course.
Course learning objectives and competencies describe
measurable outcomes.
The module’s/unit’s learning objectives and competencies
describe measurable outcomes consistent with course-level
objectives or competencies.
Learning objectives and competencies are clearly written
from the learner’s perspective.
The relationship between learning objectives and
competencies to course activities is clearly provided.
Learning objectives and competencies are appropriate for the
level of course content.
SOURCE: see other Quality e-Learning Standards slides
37. Checklist for Choosing Technology
What content/learning objectives are you trying to teach?
What type of information needs to be conveyed:
text? pictures? audio?
static? moving?
What is the depth of the information that needs to be
shared (e.g., superficial, detailed)?
What is the immediacy of the information to convey?
Does information need to be "pushed" or can you wait for
the learner to "pull" it?
38. Checklist for Choosing Technology cont.
What type of interactions are needed:
one-to-one? one-to-many? many-to-many?
uni-directional? bi-directional?
How important is portability and mobility?
What are the software and hardware capabilities of the
learners?
Does the solution need to work on multiple platforms
(Macintosh, PC)?
What is the learning curve needed to use the technology
(user friendliness)?
39. Checklist for Choosing Technology cont.
Does an Information Technology department need to
deploy the technology?
Is the technology compatible with current (and future)
computer configurations (e.g., operating systems,
hardware, software)?
How much money do you have to spend on technology?
Is there a comparable technology that is more
affordable?
Will the use of the technology require the purchase of
additional hardware or software – for either instructors
or learners?
40. Checklist for Choosing Technology cont.
Is the software licensed for a single version? For
perpetuity? Or using a subscription model?
How often are updates released and are updates free?
Does the vendor provide support (e.g., online support,
phone support) for technology issues?
What do User Agreements say about things like
intellectual property and ownership?
42. Small Group Activity (1+ hour)
In small groups, each person picks 2 tools to
research (10 min.)
Go to Internet and research tool(s) (30 min.)
What is the tool?
What is it used for?
How might it be used in an instructional setting?
Cost?
Pros and cons?
In small group decide what to present (10 min.)
43. Small Group Activity cont.
Report to big group (20 min.)
Post findings on “Tool Discovery” Discussion Forum
(Feb. 23)
44. Adobe Connect: Breakout Rooms
Communicate
with hosts
Minimize Adobe
Connect window
Adobe Connect
icon in computer
task bar (PC)
DEAL Tab in Browser (MAC)
45. Small Group Activity: Report Out
Report to big group (20 min.)
What is the tool?
What is it used for?
How might it be used in an instructional setting?
Cost?
Pros and cons?
Post findings on “Tool Discovery” Discussion Forum
(Feb. 23)
46. Intersession Activities
Complete the Session 1 evaluation (Brita will email a
link).
Individually, please post your findings from the
Session 1 small group activity to the “Tool Discovery”
Discussion Forum (Feb. 23)
47. Intersession Activities cont.
Please find an example of a distance-based training to review. Using
the worksheet provided (Quality e-Learning Standards Rubric), assess
the training and how well it adheres to the quality e-Learning
standards. Once you have finished, post the following information to
the Intersession 1 Activity: Course Review discussion forum:
title of training
brief description
link to training (if publically available)
brief summary of assessment
In addition, please email a copy of your completed rubric to Moose
(malperi@emory.edu).
The training that you review can be any instructional activity that uses
one of the definitions introduced in the pre-session (online learning,
eLearning, distance-based training).
48. Intersession Activities cont.
Please watch the Pre-Session 2 module on teaching
and assessment strategies. The module will be posted
by March 7 to the following course location: SESSION
MATERIALS >> INTERSESSION 1.
[Manish to mute Moose/Manish]
[Manish to assign microphone rights for participants]
Laura welcomes and ensures audio is working
[Manish to mute Laura/Manish]
Moose starts …
Welcome to the Distance Education And Learning (or to use our acronym - DEAL) training.
I’m Moose Alperin
Delighted to have you participating.
We have a number of housekeeping items to get through so I am going to jump right in.
Also want to let you know that we’ll take ~10-15 min. stretch break around 1:30pm
We’d like to do introductions. We’ve met each other online – so I’d like to be (very) brief.
I’m Moose – one of the lead instructors – but along with me we have a team from the Region IV Public Health Training Center. And so that you will hear all our voices, I’d like each of them to quickly introduce themselves:
Manish
Michelle
Laura
Brita
Arti
In addition to the R-IV PHTC team, I’ve asked two colleagues from the Executive MPH instructional design team to help us with these synchronous sessions:
Julia
Angie
Although I may be the primary voice you hear in these synchronous sessions, we have developed the training as a team and may tag team at times during these sessions.
Again, we have met you online – so if we can quickly have everyone tell us:
Your name
Where you work
Before we go further with Adobe Connect – I want to orient you to a few things:
Down the left side of the screen, three boxes
Attendee list
Chat box – public or private
DEAL files click the upper right corner to get a DOWNLOAD option
Towards upper left corner – see FIGURE w/ HAND RAISED
Under this option – are ways you can interact with everyone else
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To help with audio quality, we are going to mute everyone momentarily – but we will open the mics when we have discussion. If at any other time, you have a question or comment …
RAISE YOUR HAND
USE THE CHAT BOX
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If you want to see the image on your screen bigger – FULL SCREEN Icon (4 arrows pointing out)
To Exit Full Screen – icon that has 4 arrows pointing in
Q: Any questions about Adobe Connect?
[Manish to remove microphone rights for participants]
Distance Education And Learning (DEAL) is a 4-part online course for experienced public health educators who are currently delivering live, in-person trainings.
The intent is to provide you with tools and experiences that will assist you in taking your own curricula and translating them to an online environment.
Successful Completion is determined by:
Participation in all synchronous sessions (incl. capstone)
Submission of intersession activities
Those who complete will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Overall Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Discuss the use of e-Learning standards in distance education.
Describe tools used in distance-based instruction.
Critique distance-based trainings using e-Learning standards.
Incorporate distance-based teaching and assessment strategies to create a plan for instruction.
Develop a training session related to a public health topic using e-Learning standards.
Structure of the training:
Pre-Session (or intersession activities) – YELLOW boxes
Followed by 3 real-time sessions – DARK BLUE boxes
Final capstone (you will each participate in only 1 of the 2 dates)
For the Capstone projects – ask each person to begin the initial development of a distance-based training.
On May 16 or 17 – each person will do a 10 minute presentation on the training you’d like to develop. Presentation will include:
Intended audience
Topic of learning/training session (description of training)
Learning objectives
Teaching strategies
Assessment strategies
Technology(ies) to be used
Areas where you are having trouble
Idea is that we will have a follow-up training (offer TA) for those who are interested – and help them more fully develop their course.
Anticipated this will be summer 2016.
I’ve shared with you what the course is all about. Equally important to share what we have not included:
Because you are all experienced trainers and educators, we have not included basic curriculum topics such as:
Adult learning theory
How to write learning objectives
Chunking course content
CourseSites by Blackboard is where we will house instructional materials.
GO TO SITE AND SHOW THEM WHERE THINGS ARE LOCATED
Announcements Course Overview (syllabus, synchronous dates)
Session Materials (organized by sessions, intersessions)
Discussion Board
Introductions
General Q&A
Content Questions
Eureka … Look What I Found
Session 1 Small Group Activity: Tool Discovery
Intersession 1 Activity: Course Review
Intersession 2 Activity: Initial Training Plan
Resources
DEAL
Sources for PH Trainings
Curriculum Basics
Creating Distance Learning Courses
Course Staff
Q: Any questions about CourseSites?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
This is the first time we have done a training like this – and we look forward to getting feedback from you.
Brita Bergland, who you already met, will be overseeing the evaluation of the training.
Brita …
Q: Any questions about the training?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
In the pre-session, you learned some about the following topics:
Common Terminology
Quality e-Learning Standards
An Overview of Technology Tools
We will delve into these topics in more depth in this session.
In pre-session module, you thought about your own learning style
Here are your results …
9% (n=1) – auditory
27% (n=3) – verbal, visual (each)
36% (n=4) – kinesthetic
Q: What do you think? Are you surprised by this distribution?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
We did this as a reminder that learners in your own trainings, will represent different styles, and it is important to think about how you will meet different learners’ needs.
If we think about the DEAL training, for example:
Pre-session modules (AUDITORY, VISUAL)
Review of content in these live synchronous sessions (AUDITORY, VISUAL)
Hands on opportunity to research tools and later use tools (PSEUDO-KINESTHETIC – you’re exploring on your own vs. watching me)
Share experiences (VERBAL)
Pre-session presented definitions.
Want to note that different people define some of these terms – online, e-Learning, distance-based learning – differently and that’s ok.
I’m not going to spend additional time on these – so that we can cover other topics
To review, see pre-session
[Definitions from … National Training Coordination Plan which is a document developed to promote high quality training, learning and continuing education for the public health workforce within the network of national Public Health Training Centers.]
There are different quality standards for developing distance-based or e-Learning trainings.
In DEAL we are going to use a set that is from a project the de Beaumont Foundation has funded which started with standards from Quality Matters.
Quality Matters is an international organization that has developed quality assurance processes that are used to ensure the quality of online and blended courses in academic and continuing professional education.
de Beaumont then funded a project to modify these Quality Matter’s standards for the public health workforce and continuing professional education.
Although these standards are still in draft form, we have been given permission to share the preliminary standards.
Also want to let you know that the trade-off for our using these is that we’ve promised to provide feedback to the de Beaumont folks on the “use” of the standards. So, not only will you use the standards to evaluate a training – but we will ask you about the ease of use when completing this activity.
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You were introduced to the 8 general standards in pre-session module
Each general standard has sub-standards which we will review
Important to remember that good curriculum design is good curriculum design
As trainers – these standards will be familiar to you (even if you’ve never designed for the distance environment)
Standards don’t address quality of the content – instead it’s really the quality of the teaching
S1: The overall design of the course is made clear to the learner at the beginning of the course.
Sub-standards:
Clearly stated instructions
Course purpose/structure are explained
Pre-req. knowledge and requirements are stated
S2: Learning objectives or competencies describe what learners will be able to do upon completion of the course.
Sub-standards:
LOs/comps describe measurable outcomes
Individual module/unit LOs/competencies – describe outcomes consistent with overall LOs/comps
LO/comps are clearly written
Relationship between LOs/comps AND course activities is clear
LOs/comps are appropriate for level of course content [so you don’t have higher level objectives in a 101 basic course]
S3: Assessment strategies are integral to the learning process and are designed to evaluate learner progress in achieving the stated learning objectives or mastering the competencies.
Sub-standards:
Assessments measure stated LOs/comps
Course description includes methods for successful completion of course
Criteria used to evaluate successful course completion are provided
S4: Instructional materials enable learners to achieve stated learning objectives or competencies.
Sub-standards:
Instructional materials contribute to achievement of course and module LOs/comps
Resources/materials are referenced or cited
Instructional materials are relevant, current and authoritative
S5: Course activities facilitate and support learner interaction and engagement.
Sub-standard:
Learning activities support achievement of LOs/comps
Q: Before I move to the last 3 standards, do these resonate with you? Any comments?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
Comments:
So far, none of the standards are specific to distance-based learning.
Good quality design!
S6: Course technologies support learners’ achievement of course objectives or competencies.
Sub-standards:
Tools, visuals, media elements support LOs/comps
Course tools promote learner engagement and active learning
S7: The course facilitates learner access to support services essential to learner success.
Sub-standards:
Instructions provide info or links to access technical support services
A description or link to accessibility policies or services is provided
S8: The course design reflects a commitment to accessibility and usability for all learners.
Sub-standard:
- Info is provided about accessibility for all technologies required in the course
Q: Any thoughts?
Q: Any of these where we should do a better job?
[Standards 7 and 8 – although folks who work @ federal agencies probably do these.]
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
Comments:
Again, not related to distance-education
Important not to add technology for the sake of technology – all boils down to good quality design
Next we want to introduce you to a myriad of technology tools.
Where we could, we have tried to find free or low-cost options (additionally your institution may have access to some of these)
Reference handout –
In FILES pod of Adobe Connect
Also on CourseSites
You will have a copy in Breakout Rooms later on
In the pre-session, we presented tools for first six categories:
[lots of ways to categorize tools]
Course Management System Tools
Technologies that can be used to host online course materials. Many of these have built-in features such as discussion boards, ability to post instructional materials, and grading capabilities. [CourseSites being used for DEAL]
Authoring Tools
Allows trainers to develop professional, engaging and interactive training content [Pre-session module – Captivate]
Audio Recording Tools
As the name suggests, allows the user to record and edit voice or other audio [Create podcasts]
Video and Screen Capture Tools
Allow the user to create video or capture still images – for inclusion in a training module
Synchronous Meeting/Collaboration Tools
Asynchronous Meeting/Collaboration Tools:
Allow users to meet and collaborate in a training or on a project – either in a real-time synchronous environment or in an asynchronous environment
Synchronous – Adobe Connect, Skype, GoogleHangouts
Asynchronous – project management/collaboration (document management, calendar, email) – SharePoint, GoogleDocs, wikis (Wikispaces)
Q: Before I introduce other tools, did anyone try any – or have experience with any of these that you’d like to speak about?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
Blogging Tools
Used to capture learner-created (often text) content [things like personal reflections, journaling]
Presentation Tools
Probably the most familiar to everyone b/c PPT falls into this category
Whiteboard Tools
Instructor and learners can use a whiteboard [brainstorm session; math/stats]
Image/Video Sharing Tools
Previous category provided tools for capturing or creating images/video – here talking about “sharing”
Personal Response Systems / Polling Tools
Polling tools [Poll Everywhere used to capture learning styles]
Visualization Tools
Different tools for visually displaying information
Dipity interactive timelines
Motion Chart growth of something over time
Newsmap.jp way to see news (by category)
Tableau Public visualize data w/ lots of different types of maps
Wordle word clouds
Survey Tools
Don’t forget about …
- Search Engines
- Text-based Communication Tools
- Simulations/Virtual Worlds refer to handout
There are a huge number of options – so how do you decide what technology to use?
Q: What are some of the things you would pay attention to when picking a technology?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
Let me share a number of questions that you might ask yourself ...
So how do you decide what technology to use?
Share with you a number of questions that you might ask yourself.
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What content and learning objectives are you trying to teach? [teaching how to LIST may be different than how to DO; teaching biostats vs. ethics]
What type of information needs to be conveyed? [see slide]
What is the depth of the information that needs to be shared (e.g., superficial, detailed)?
What is the immediacy of the information to convey? [It’s an emergency – and you need to do JIT training for responders – how approach that?]
Does information need to be "pushed" or can you wait for the learner to "pull" it?
[email vs. discussion board]
What type of interactions are needed … [some technologies are better for certain interactions; w/ Adobe Connect – easy to have audio from speaker – other issues (sound quality) when open mic for lots of people]
How important is portability and mobility? [environmentalists out in the field who need training materials with them]
What are the software and hardware capabilities of the learners? [poll learners but they don’t have “clickers” – need an alternative like smart phone technology]
Does the solution need to work on multiple platforms (Macintosh, PC)?
What is the learning curve needed to use the technology (user friendliness)?
Does an Information Technology department need to deploy the technology?
Is the technology compatible with current (and future) computer configurations (e.g., operating systems, hardware, software)? [There are times when IT dept. will not let new or unknown software on their system]
How much money do you have to spend on technology? Is there a comparable technology that is more affordable?
Will the use of the technology require the purchase of additional hardware or software – for either instructors or learners?
Is the software licensed for a single version? For perpetuity? Or using a subscription model? [currently there are SW program available on the Cloud – so updates on constant but need subscription]
How often are updates released and are updates free?
Does the vendor provide support (e.g., online support, phone support) for technology issues?
What do User Agreements say about things like intellectual property and ownership? [and do you read User Agreements?]
Q: Did we miss anything?
[Manish to assign / remove microphone rights for participants]
Leave everything that way it is … take a stretch break
Be back on time – b/c you may be in a Breakout Room and not know where you are!!
When you go to the INTERNET – do NOT close Adobe Connect (minimize or go to new browser tab)
Q: Questions?
[Manish to assign microphone rights for participants and facilitators (our team)]
For part of each synchronous session, you will be in BREAKOUT ROOMS
You will see a black box in the upper RIGHT corner that indicates you’re in BREAKOUT
In that black box, you can send a message to the HOSTS (and they can send a message to you)
Today, from your BREAKOUT, you will do some research on the INTERNET. How you navigate your screen is dependent on your computer set up.
If PC – may need to minimize Adobe Connect to get to browser
If MAC – probably just need to open new tab in browser
Regardless … do NOT EXIT/CLOSE Adobe Connect (as long as you are still in Adobe Connect, you can still hear each other)
To return to Adobe Connect:
PC: There is a AC ICON (in task bar) – easiest way to return to Adobe Connect
MAC: There is a TAB (DEAL TRAINING – SPRING 2016) in your browser
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One of our team members will be in the BREAKOUT rooms with you!!
GO TO BREAKOUT ROOMS …
Report Out … everyone is back in Main Room
Intersession Activities …
Intersession Activities cont. …
NOTE:
Sources for Public Health Trainings – under Resources
Quality e-Learning Standards Rubric – under Intersession 1 (and DOWNLOAD it)