This document discusses trends in online teaching in higher education. It begins by outlining why online teaching is important due to developments in K-12, changing student demographics, and increased online enrollment. Three key trends are then summarized: 1) A shift to digital delivery of information and learning management systems; 2) The rise of alternative credentials like MOOCs and boot camps; 3) A movement toward competency-based education focusing on mastery of skills over time. The document concludes by discussing how these trends could influence career services at business schools, through things like blended classrooms, digital curricula, and a focus on professional and life skills.
Millennials are pursuing more master's degrees and online learning opportunities due to decreased job opportunities and the ability to earn higher salaries with an advanced degree. They also prefer collaborative learning experiences over traditional lectures. Higher education institutions need to expand their online and graduate programs to attract these students. When choosing a college, millennials consider academic reputation, cost, career outcomes, and opportunities for collaborative learning to be most important. Schools must market themselves using social media, personalized interactions, and data-driven communications to appeal to millennial preferences.
The VESTA National Center of Excellence is a collaboration between 23 educational institutions across the United States and Canada that provides online and hands-on education related to viticulture, enology, and wine business. It has experienced dramatic growth in student enrollment from 35 students in 2004 to over 1200 students in 2014-2015 across 45 states and 5 countries. The partnership allows for seamless credit transfer between institutions and uses innovative technologies and national expert instructors to provide a rigorous educational program with opportunities for practical experience.
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Nagap winter institute intl enrollment management workshopMarty Bennett
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This document discusses different approaches to virtual learning and training including asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid models. Asynchronous learning is driven by content and allows more time for processing information, while synchronous learning is driven by collaboration and increases motivation. Examples are given of platforms for asynchronous student learning like Blackboard and for synchronous employee webinars. The document also notes virtual learning can accommodate different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
This document discusses strategies for 21st century learners. It focuses on three key areas: improving classroom management through tools that give teachers better visibility of the classroom, providing academic and digital learning through interactive technologies like smart boards, and engaging students through activities that let them demonstrate their knowledge in fun ways. Resources with further ideas are listed at the end.
This document discusses strategies for 21st century learners. It addresses improving classroom management, providing academic and digital learning, and engaging students. The document also includes resources for ideas on using smart boards in the classroom and credits the sources of photos included.
Implementation of Blackboard Communities at Wilmington University (Adam Voyton)Adam Voyton
The Blackboard Communities license enables powerful new features within Blackboard. Get an inside look at Wilmington University's implementation and support processes that have been developed over the last three years. Using these flexible tools, you can improve how your institution communicates with specific segments of the students, staff, and faculty. Learn how department leaders, program chairs, and club advisers have created learning communities to communicate and engage with key audiences. The project plan and usage data will be shared for a unique organization named the Online Student Association; this virtual community allows participants to network with other students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the classroom. Lesson learned and sample communications will also be shared so your institution can get up and running with Communities fast. This session will show you how to better leverage your LMS as a customizable online portal.Speaker: Adam Voyton, Instructional Technology Project Specialist, Wilmington University
Millennials are pursuing more master's degrees and online learning opportunities due to decreased job opportunities and the ability to earn higher salaries with an advanced degree. They also prefer collaborative learning experiences over traditional lectures. Higher education institutions need to expand their online and graduate programs to attract these students. When choosing a college, millennials consider academic reputation, cost, career outcomes, and opportunities for collaborative learning to be most important. Schools must market themselves using social media, personalized interactions, and data-driven communications to appeal to millennial preferences.
The VESTA National Center of Excellence is a collaboration between 23 educational institutions across the United States and Canada that provides online and hands-on education related to viticulture, enology, and wine business. It has experienced dramatic growth in student enrollment from 35 students in 2004 to over 1200 students in 2014-2015 across 45 states and 5 countries. The partnership allows for seamless credit transfer between institutions and uses innovative technologies and national expert instructors to provide a rigorous educational program with opportunities for practical experience.
Out of mind, out of site: Engaging with your Alumni online (Eduweb 2013)Penny Richards Fowler
This document discusses strategies for engaging Victoria University alumni through online channels. It provides an overview of VU, its alumni relations office, and online tools used to communicate with alumni. Specific engagement tactics covered include email newsletters, social media, mobile optimization, and an alumni awards campaign case study. Issues engaging international alumni and general tips for online outreach are also addressed. The goal is to maximize alumni engagement through coordinated online communications.
Nagap winter institute intl enrollment management workshopMarty Bennett
As part of NAGAP's Winter Institute for graduate admissions professionals, I conducted a two hour workshop on international enrollment management along with Fanta Aw, VP for Campus Life & International Student & Scholar Services, at American University
This document discusses different approaches to virtual learning and training including asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid models. Asynchronous learning is driven by content and allows more time for processing information, while synchronous learning is driven by collaboration and increases motivation. Examples are given of platforms for asynchronous student learning like Blackboard and for synchronous employee webinars. The document also notes virtual learning can accommodate different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
This document discusses strategies for 21st century learners. It focuses on three key areas: improving classroom management through tools that give teachers better visibility of the classroom, providing academic and digital learning through interactive technologies like smart boards, and engaging students through activities that let them demonstrate their knowledge in fun ways. Resources with further ideas are listed at the end.
This document discusses strategies for 21st century learners. It addresses improving classroom management, providing academic and digital learning, and engaging students. The document also includes resources for ideas on using smart boards in the classroom and credits the sources of photos included.
Implementation of Blackboard Communities at Wilmington University (Adam Voyton)Adam Voyton
The Blackboard Communities license enables powerful new features within Blackboard. Get an inside look at Wilmington University's implementation and support processes that have been developed over the last three years. Using these flexible tools, you can improve how your institution communicates with specific segments of the students, staff, and faculty. Learn how department leaders, program chairs, and club advisers have created learning communities to communicate and engage with key audiences. The project plan and usage data will be shared for a unique organization named the Online Student Association; this virtual community allows participants to network with other students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the classroom. Lesson learned and sample communications will also be shared so your institution can get up and running with Communities fast. This session will show you how to better leverage your LMS as a customizable online portal.Speaker: Adam Voyton, Instructional Technology Project Specialist, Wilmington University
Lauren Havens and Kelly Clayton are Wilmington University's Online Student Navigators, http://wilmu.edu/navigator. This presentation was first shared at the
2015 Northeast e-Learning Consortium, http://northeastelearning.org/2015-archives/. They discuss how the university comes together to support online students, how they assist our online students, the strategy, our process and next steps.
This document summarizes research on Messiah College's website from various sources such as surveys of prospective and current students. Some key findings include:
- 70% of students say a college website affects their perception of the institution. Many form initial impressions from the usability and helpfulness of the site.
- Navigation was cited as one of the biggest challenges by over half of students. Competitor sites use multi-level navigation structures.
- Prospective students prioritize academic program information, tuition/fees, and scholarships most highly in their college search.
- The homepage receives high traffic but some important areas like study abroad receive few clicks. Changes aim to better prioritize key content areas.
Digitalization of Educational Institutes In Bangladesh by Greyscale ITNur Hossain
The document describes a content management system (CMS) created to digitalize academic institutions in Bangladesh. The CMS allows every academic institute to have its own website and brings all institutes onto a shared network. It has three levels - a central control panel to create institute websites, an institute control panel for administrators to manage content, and a user panel for teachers, students and guardians. The CMS provides benefits like easy communication, online results and schedules, user profiles and social networking features. It aims to support the Bangladesh government's digitalization goals and build a stronger education system through technology.
This document summarizes an annual conference on online learning opportunities in K-12 education. It finds that online course enrollment is growing rapidly, with some states now requiring an online course for high school graduation. The conference covered best practices for online course quality, including virtual classrooms, discussion boards, and regular communication between teachers and students. It also outlined different models for implementing online learning, from supplemental web resources to fully online courses. Finally, it provided information on professional development resources to help teachers provide effective online instruction.
Summer 2012 - Canvas pilot information for UD FacultyMathieu Plourde
The document announces a pilot program to test the Canvas learning management system (LMS) at the University of Delaware in Fall 2012. Faculty can request access for their courses by August 10. The pilot will provide a limited number of students and faculty with access to Canvas to evaluate its mobile support, multi-browser compatibility, multimedia features, grading tools, and social/Web 2.0 integration requested by faculty. Participants are asked to complete surveys and provide feedback on their experience using Canvas.
Online education is rapidly expanding and transforming the role of instructors and learning experiences for students. A survey found that nearly 70% of higher education institutions now consider online education critical to their long-term strategy, up from less than 50% in 2001. The number of students taking at least one online course per year has increased to over 7 million students, or 33.5% of higher education students. As online learning grows, students will need to develop greater self-discipline to succeed in online courses. Instructors will also transition to becoming facilitators of learning rather than deliverers of information.
The document discusses three main points:
1) Why attending college is important and the risks of not graduating.
2) What to consider when choosing a college such as academics, finances, housing, activities and safety.
3) How to get into the college of your choice including grades, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and other factors considered in admissions.
This document provides an overview of the Adult Education Program at Carthage College and competitive analysis data from 26 comparable midwest colleges and universities. Key findings include: most adult/continuing education enrollment numbers were under 2,000 students; Carthage has a relatively low professor to student ratio; 25 of 26 schools offered evening classes for adult students along with weekend and summer courses; Carthage accepts transfer credits within the normal range; and 88% of schools offered online classes, an area where Carthage lags. The analysis also contains detailed profiles of each school.
What's Happening in K-12 Educational Technology - October 2014kimarnold28
The document discusses mobile learning and edtech initiatives at Georgetown ISD. It describes the district's 1:1 iPad program for teachers and administrators, as well as a BYOD program for students in grades 6-12. The district uses these devices and digital resources like online textbooks to support blended learning models. The document also provides tips for students on developing a positive digital footprint through blogging, social media, and online organizing tools.
The document discusses new approaches to teacher professional development from three organizations. It introduces the Southern Regional Education Board's Teacher Center, the Education Development Center's EdTech Leaders Online program, and Michigan LearnPort. It provides information on each organization's goals, programs, projects and usage statistics for online professional development courses.
Ashley University is an online university that caters to students worldwide. It offers online education programs that are accessible anytime from anywhere. Some benefits of Ashley's online programs include convenience, global connectivity, and being time effective. Ashley University has a diverse international student body from over 120 countries. It uses innovative technology and online learning tools to create an engaging educational experience for online learners.
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
More value for money and performance audits need to be done on education as part ensuring programs are leading to results.
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
Dr. Sandra Hirsh, director of the SJSU School of Information, recently met with current and future information professionals to discuss the iSchool’s online educational programs and how the iSchool can help them achieve their career goals.
This presentation provides an overview of the iSchool's exclusively online educational programs, career pathways, numerous electives, award-winning online learning environment, and opportunities for students.
Presented on January 15, 2015 at the Los Angeles Public Library and County of Los Angeles Public Library
The San Jose State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) hosts online and in-person open house events. Find out more about the iSchool's lifelong learning solutions in this presentation, originally given at the Santa Clara County Library District in Campbell, CA on September 29, 2015.
Ifla president forum hirsh april2016_v2 (1)Stephen Abram
This document discusses online education and professional development opportunities for information professionals. It notes that over 25% of higher education students now take at least one online course. Benefits of online learning include increased access regardless of geography and flexibility. Considerations for effective online education include interactivity, program review, onboarding faculty and students, accessibility standards, and costs. Essential skills for information professionals include technology skills, instruction, customer service, content management, and critical thinking. The document outlines certificate programs, continuing education, global networking, and free professional development options for ongoing learning. It closes with open questions about the future of online education models and professional development.
Slldes for Faculty presentation on Moocs 2017 – Possibilities for On Campus and Lifelong Learning. Presented May 31, 2017 at Jiangnan University, China
This document discusses considerations for providing student support services for online learners. It notes that 1/3 of college students are now taking at least one online course. The typical online student is a 33-year-old working woman pursuing a business degree. It emphasizes that online students expect support services that allow them to succeed, from recruitment through graduation. A framework is proposed that incorporates intake, intervention, support, transition and measurement phases to support students regardless of location. It recommends reframing traditional services to meet online students' needs and committing financial resources to distance learning support.
Learn how to boost student engagement, create a strong campus community, and drive higher retention rates.
Examples will include how:
1. Lyon College students were 2.43 times more likely to attend events
2. McGill University saved over 250 FTE employee hours and answered over 1,500 new student questions
3. Lindsey Wilson College saw a 17.5% decrease in semester on semester attrition rate
Lauren Havens and Kelly Clayton are Wilmington University's Online Student Navigators, http://wilmu.edu/navigator. This presentation was first shared at the
2015 Northeast e-Learning Consortium, http://northeastelearning.org/2015-archives/. They discuss how the university comes together to support online students, how they assist our online students, the strategy, our process and next steps.
This document summarizes research on Messiah College's website from various sources such as surveys of prospective and current students. Some key findings include:
- 70% of students say a college website affects their perception of the institution. Many form initial impressions from the usability and helpfulness of the site.
- Navigation was cited as one of the biggest challenges by over half of students. Competitor sites use multi-level navigation structures.
- Prospective students prioritize academic program information, tuition/fees, and scholarships most highly in their college search.
- The homepage receives high traffic but some important areas like study abroad receive few clicks. Changes aim to better prioritize key content areas.
Digitalization of Educational Institutes In Bangladesh by Greyscale ITNur Hossain
The document describes a content management system (CMS) created to digitalize academic institutions in Bangladesh. The CMS allows every academic institute to have its own website and brings all institutes onto a shared network. It has three levels - a central control panel to create institute websites, an institute control panel for administrators to manage content, and a user panel for teachers, students and guardians. The CMS provides benefits like easy communication, online results and schedules, user profiles and social networking features. It aims to support the Bangladesh government's digitalization goals and build a stronger education system through technology.
This document summarizes an annual conference on online learning opportunities in K-12 education. It finds that online course enrollment is growing rapidly, with some states now requiring an online course for high school graduation. The conference covered best practices for online course quality, including virtual classrooms, discussion boards, and regular communication between teachers and students. It also outlined different models for implementing online learning, from supplemental web resources to fully online courses. Finally, it provided information on professional development resources to help teachers provide effective online instruction.
Summer 2012 - Canvas pilot information for UD FacultyMathieu Plourde
The document announces a pilot program to test the Canvas learning management system (LMS) at the University of Delaware in Fall 2012. Faculty can request access for their courses by August 10. The pilot will provide a limited number of students and faculty with access to Canvas to evaluate its mobile support, multi-browser compatibility, multimedia features, grading tools, and social/Web 2.0 integration requested by faculty. Participants are asked to complete surveys and provide feedback on their experience using Canvas.
Online education is rapidly expanding and transforming the role of instructors and learning experiences for students. A survey found that nearly 70% of higher education institutions now consider online education critical to their long-term strategy, up from less than 50% in 2001. The number of students taking at least one online course per year has increased to over 7 million students, or 33.5% of higher education students. As online learning grows, students will need to develop greater self-discipline to succeed in online courses. Instructors will also transition to becoming facilitators of learning rather than deliverers of information.
The document discusses three main points:
1) Why attending college is important and the risks of not graduating.
2) What to consider when choosing a college such as academics, finances, housing, activities and safety.
3) How to get into the college of your choice including grades, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and other factors considered in admissions.
This document provides an overview of the Adult Education Program at Carthage College and competitive analysis data from 26 comparable midwest colleges and universities. Key findings include: most adult/continuing education enrollment numbers were under 2,000 students; Carthage has a relatively low professor to student ratio; 25 of 26 schools offered evening classes for adult students along with weekend and summer courses; Carthage accepts transfer credits within the normal range; and 88% of schools offered online classes, an area where Carthage lags. The analysis also contains detailed profiles of each school.
What's Happening in K-12 Educational Technology - October 2014kimarnold28
The document discusses mobile learning and edtech initiatives at Georgetown ISD. It describes the district's 1:1 iPad program for teachers and administrators, as well as a BYOD program for students in grades 6-12. The district uses these devices and digital resources like online textbooks to support blended learning models. The document also provides tips for students on developing a positive digital footprint through blogging, social media, and online organizing tools.
The document discusses new approaches to teacher professional development from three organizations. It introduces the Southern Regional Education Board's Teacher Center, the Education Development Center's EdTech Leaders Online program, and Michigan LearnPort. It provides information on each organization's goals, programs, projects and usage statistics for online professional development courses.
Ashley University is an online university that caters to students worldwide. It offers online education programs that are accessible anytime from anywhere. Some benefits of Ashley's online programs include convenience, global connectivity, and being time effective. Ashley University has a diverse international student body from over 120 countries. It uses innovative technology and online learning tools to create an engaging educational experience for online learners.
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
More value for money and performance audits need to be done on education as part ensuring programs are leading to results.
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
Dr. Sandra Hirsh, director of the SJSU School of Information, recently met with current and future information professionals to discuss the iSchool’s online educational programs and how the iSchool can help them achieve their career goals.
This presentation provides an overview of the iSchool's exclusively online educational programs, career pathways, numerous electives, award-winning online learning environment, and opportunities for students.
Presented on January 15, 2015 at the Los Angeles Public Library and County of Los Angeles Public Library
The San Jose State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) hosts online and in-person open house events. Find out more about the iSchool's lifelong learning solutions in this presentation, originally given at the Santa Clara County Library District in Campbell, CA on September 29, 2015.
Ifla president forum hirsh april2016_v2 (1)Stephen Abram
This document discusses online education and professional development opportunities for information professionals. It notes that over 25% of higher education students now take at least one online course. Benefits of online learning include increased access regardless of geography and flexibility. Considerations for effective online education include interactivity, program review, onboarding faculty and students, accessibility standards, and costs. Essential skills for information professionals include technology skills, instruction, customer service, content management, and critical thinking. The document outlines certificate programs, continuing education, global networking, and free professional development options for ongoing learning. It closes with open questions about the future of online education models and professional development.
Slldes for Faculty presentation on Moocs 2017 – Possibilities for On Campus and Lifelong Learning. Presented May 31, 2017 at Jiangnan University, China
This document discusses considerations for providing student support services for online learners. It notes that 1/3 of college students are now taking at least one online course. The typical online student is a 33-year-old working woman pursuing a business degree. It emphasizes that online students expect support services that allow them to succeed, from recruitment through graduation. A framework is proposed that incorporates intake, intervention, support, transition and measurement phases to support students regardless of location. It recommends reframing traditional services to meet online students' needs and committing financial resources to distance learning support.
Learn how to boost student engagement, create a strong campus community, and drive higher retention rates.
Examples will include how:
1. Lyon College students were 2.43 times more likely to attend events
2. McGill University saved over 250 FTE employee hours and answered over 1,500 new student questions
3. Lindsey Wilson College saw a 17.5% decrease in semester on semester attrition rate
Academically Social:The Social Business and Digital Revolution of Higher Edu...7Summits
The social phenomenon is impacting every facet of Higher Education. From the onslaught of new ways students are communicating, sharing, collaborating, and learning via social media to the innovative digital and social breakthroughs that stand to reinvent the way knowledge is transferred in a Higher Education setting, change is coming to this sector. And it will be disruptive. Learn first-hand what these big changes mean today and how to prepare for their effects tomorrow.
Join Jive Software, 7Summits, Penn Foster, and Milwaukee School of Engineering as they share best best practices and discuss how institutions can apply social technologies to attract new students, engage and retain their existing student population, and inspire and re-connect with alumni for measurable business benefits.
During this presentation, you will learn:
- How social technologies can drive value throughout the student experience (prospects, students, alumni)
- How to engage and influence high school students and their parents
- Suggested strategies for implementing social technologies within your institution
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UX for Higher-Ed: Web Renewal with a User-Focused ApproachSarah Khan
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Orientation for Online Learners at Madison CollegeJLewisGeology
This presentation will be presented at the 2012 SLOAN-C International Conference on Online Learning. See the full presentation details and description here: http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2012/aln/orientation-online-learners-madison-college
The chair of the subcommittee on collaboration and distance learning reported on the winter 2014 meeting. Key points included:
- Distance education goals of improving data, removing barriers, and raising awareness of urgency.
- Potential technology focus areas like LMS/Banner integration, learning analytics, and content delivery networks.
- A report found over 6.7 million students take at least one online course and 32% of students take at least one course online.
- The subcommittee will continue examining supportive technologies for online learning and inform the CIO council on opportunities.
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As part of the MVLRI Research Webinar Series, we will be hosting a series of webinars dedicated specifically to K-12 virtual schools and their research needs. This series devoted to introducing the K-12 online and blended learning research community to a variety of virtual schools and their research needs. The first installment was presented by Ryan Gravette and Jeff Simmons of Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Cindy Hamblin of Illinois Virtual School, and Dr. Joe Cozart from Georgia Virtual School.
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This presentation highlights the numerous professional development and continuing education opportunities for information professionals offered at the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.
The school’s director, Dr. Sandra Hirsh, reviews the skillsets today’s employers seek in applicants, discusses the growing need to re-tool and update skills, and addresses why information professionals should choose the SJSU information school for their career development needs.
Professional development opportunities highlighted include a fully online Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science program that features seven career pathways, fully online graduate-level courses open to everyone, virtual colloquium presentations (FREE online seminars), and MOOCs (FREE online courses), and more!
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Digital student - understanding students' expectations and experience of the ...ELESIGpresentations
Presentation from the JISC Digital Student project team: Helen Beetham, Dave White, Sarah Knight and Paul Bailey.
At ELESIG/JISC Digital Student Symposium, 26 March 2014
1. Higher Education
Trends in Online
Teaching
Micah Lindblad
University of Nebraska-
Lincoln
Graduate Student
2. Agenda
• Why is Online Teaching Important?
• Trends in Online Teaching
• Delivery of Information
• Alternative Credentialing & Pathways
• Competency-Based Education
• Influence on Career Services at the College of Business Administration
• Questions?
Agenda
3. Why is Online Teaching Important?
• Developments in K-12 Teaching
• LPS Students Receive
Technology
• Changing Demographic of
Incoming Students
• Non-Traditional
• Part-Time Students
http://www.omaha.com/news/education/lincoln-school-district-to-
become-largest-in-state-to-provide/article_451b24a6-4a59-550d-bb3b-
cf160b46a7b9.html, http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2015/2015073.pdf, Why is Online Teaching Important?
4. Increased
Online
Enrollment
• 52.67% Undergraduate Students Enrolled in at Least 1
Online Course
• 10,524/19,797, 2014
• 16.78% Graduate Students Enrolled in at Least 1 Online
Course
• 768/4,576, 2014
• 1 in 4 Students (28.4%) Nationwide
4,563
5,137
6,277
7,744
9,847
10,524
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
UNL 09-10 UNL 10-11 UNL 11-12 UNL 12-13 UNL 13-14 UNL 14-15
Undergraduate Students Enrolled in at Least 1
Online Course at UNL*
654
740
685
749
786 768
-
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
UNL 09-10 UNL 10-11 UNL 11-12 UNL 12-13 UNL 13-14 UNL 14-15
Graduate Students Enrolled in at Least 1 Online
Course at UNL*
*Totals
include
both
distance
only & on-
campus
students
http://www.babson.edu/news-events/babson-news/Pages/2016-
babson-releases-2015-survey-of-online-learning.aspx#infographic,
UNL AY1415 Student Credit Hours and Headcount, UNL 2015-2016
Factbook
Why is Online Teaching Important?
6. Trend #1: Delivery of
Information
• Publishing Industry’s Shift to Digital
Curricula
• Accessible through Laptops, Tablets, and
Mobile Devices
• Cost of Print vs. Cost of Digital
• Interactive & Trackable
• Focus on Learning Outcomes
• Free Digital Textbooks?
Trend #1: Delivery of Information
http://www.omaha.com/news/education/lincoln-school-district-to-
become-largest-in-state-to-provide/article_451b24a6-4a59-550d-
bb3b-cf160b46a7b9.html
11. “Is alternative credentialing & pathways worth it?”
Advantages
• Meeting Needs of a Particular
Demographic
• Flexible, Accessible, and Affordable
• University Education from Faculty
• No Cap on Class Space
• Self-Paced Learning
Disadvantages
• Student to Teacher Interaction
• No Formal Accreditation
• Retention/Course Completion Low
• No Cap on Class Space
• May be Better to Learn In-Person
Trend #2: Alternative Credentialing & Pathways
https://www.geteverwise.com/career-success/4-pros-and-4-cons-of-moocs-whether-to-take-
study-from-classroom-to-online/, http://adulted.about.com/od/Adult-Education-in-the-
U.S./a/The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Moocs.htm, http://bloguk.jobandtalent.com/moocs-advantages-
12. Trend #3: Competency-
Based Education
• Traditional Degree Timeline vs.
Personalized & Customizable Education
• Early Adopters Minimal
• Task-Based Learning (Experiential
Assignments, Out-of-Lecture Work)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/03/30/purdue-u-gets-competency-based-
education-new-bachelors-degree,
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/10/28/competency-based-education-arrives-three- Trend #3: Competency-Based Education
14. Influence on Online Teaching
• Demographic of Student
• 1 in 9 Under the Age of 25
• Credit-Hour Standard vs. Direct Assessment
• Allows Students to Progress After Meeting
Certain Assessments
• What Does Student Support Look Like?
• Video-Conferencing Tools, Office [Skype] Hours
• Instructional Design is Key
https://www.luminafoundation.org/files/resources/competency-based-education-landscape.pdf,
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/04/22/competency-based-educations-newest-
form-creates-promise-and-questions, Trend #3: Competency-Based Education
15. “How will these trends
influence Career
Services at the College
of Business
Administration?”
Influence on CS @ CBA
16. Career Services at
CBA
• Professional Enhancement Program
(PrEP)
• Career Development & Planning
• Blended-Styled Classrooms
• Digital Curriculum
• Internship/Job Search Strategies
• Delivery of Information
• LinkedIn Development
• Professional & Life Skills
• Mastery of Other Skills Outside
of Business
Influence on CS @ CBA
http://cba.unl.edu/academic-programs/prep-program/,
17. Thank you for
listening and
participating!
Questions?
Micah Lindblad
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduate Student
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahlindblad
Questions?
Editor's Notes
Humorous cartoon I picture when looking at students in classrooms using technology
Funny as this may be, reality is that more students are accessing technology at younger ages
How many of your children are comfortable with some form of technology?
Comfortability vs. Tech Savvy are two very different things
Trends in K-12 Teaching
Initiatives for students in K-12 to have access to tablets/laptops for learning
LPS Example
Implementing this technology allows information to be updated easily and accessible
Educators and Administrators need to become the technology experts, they’re the ones controlling content, answering parents’ questions when they don’t know how to help their child
Changing Demographic of Incoming Students
Projections from the National Center for Education Statistics
Increase enrollment from older students by 2023 (25+)
Increased enrollment from students going to school part-time vs. full-time
Biggest implications for these two groups of students are that coming to a traditional brick-and-mortar campus might not be convenient for them, might not have the time or ability to get to campus, making sure information is accessible to them is important
Interesting Trends in Online Enrollment
Any guesses out of 10, how many undergraduate students were enrolled in at least 1 online course?
Office of Online & Distance Education – Marie Barber, UNL Annual Year 2014-2015 Student Credit Hours & Headcount
Trend also increasing Nationwide
First Trend I noticed in my research was how information is getting to students today
Publishing Industry’s Shift to Digital Curricula
The biggest pedagogical shift has been the move from traditional print textbooks to online information
Students have the expectation that they’ll be able to access it on multiple devices, and it will all look and work the same way on each device (Includes being interactive)
Cheaper to have information online rather than in print, also accessible almost instantly, option to download hard copies rather than tied to internet access
For publishers, not as great of profit margins for them, need to supplement homework/answer guides along with digital copies to make some money back
Interactive and Trackable
Absolutely my favorite part because I enjoy looking at data and outcomes, but the ability for students to interact with the information in a unique way rather than just reading it in a book
Great River Learning was a great example of the possibilities when it comes to interaction with material
Reading check quizzes, pre-post surveys, time material is accessed, how long is material being accessed for?
If we can create the right formula for a course, will that result in student success? If not, how can we maximize that number to get the most number of students understanding the material
Development of Learning Management Systems
Accessible on multiple devices, opportunity for instructors to customize/create the course that will best serve their students
Development of Learning Management Systems
Another evolving trend is how Learning Management Systems have changed. I had the chance to sit in on a Canvas training workshop this past week, and Leona Barratt who works with Technology Training associate said that UNL was one of the first to implement Blackboard and use it on a large scale. That was in 1999, can anyone remember when it first started? Some things that were different from when it started?
Even for me starting as a freshman, Blackboard has changed it’s functionality and purpose in students’ life
Technology-Enabled Pedagogical Models
Lectures
In-Person: Have to follow the pace of the professor, usually long process where they need to be physical, can interact/ask professor directly at that point in time
Online: Shorter videos, can follow at their own pace, can watch lecture when it is convenient for them, might be harder to reach out to professor through email
Trends in LMS Market Share Data
Important things to highlight from the most recent data from the spring
Canvas is catching on in other institutions. Fast.
Increase in Blackboard institutions does not equal retaining market share
Blackboards market share decreased from Fall to Spring, but still overall share leader in institutions using it’s LMS
Important to note that not everyone leaving Blacboard is going straight to Canvas, universities are realizing how easy it is to transfer to different LMS
Spring data slightly skewed, includes schools with at least 500+ FTE students, fall only includes schools with at least 700+ FTE students
Alternative Credentialing & Pathways (non-degree programs)
Realizing that sometimes the final degree isn’t the only thing they need or they want to supplement their education with another skill or subject area, but don’t either have the time or resource for that.
In come alternative credits (Previously known as badges)
Boot Camp Opportunities
Northeastern, Rutgers, MIT well-publicized institutions publicizing their programs
Provide skill development in specific areas
Rutgers Coding Boot Camp geared towards adult learners and part-time students looking to gain experience and learn more about the coding industry
24-week, blended course with online and in-person sessions open to the public
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Giving students the opportunity to learn online, convenient and accessible for people looking to supplement current training or learning on their own
Different from Boot Camps in that they’re completely taught online, with a beginning and end. Normally university level information
Currently in the Big Ten, 9 other schools offer some sort of MOOC classes, mainly through Coursera which offers the most at this point (660)
Coursera
Platform that offers MOOCs
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
I won’t talk about Udacity and edX as much because they don’t have the same offering size as Coursera, but I’d be happy to share a comparison that I found of all three providers that goes more in-depth
LinkedIn & Lynda?
Important to note that the LinkedIn might be making a play for the alternative credentialing market/alternative education after purchasing Lynda
Would probably be more geared towards suggesting members courses that they could take that could help them stand out as a candidate based on what kind of opportunity they’re looking for
Competency-Based Education
Designing a course/program for a student that’s centered around the mastery of the topic rather than the time the student is forced to sit through the course
Student follow program outline, and then perform certain tasks or assignments to prove mastery throughout the semester like homework, quizzes or exams
Competency-Based Education allows students to move past areas that they understand and spend more time on areas they need help on
For universities and educators, makes sure that students really do understand information
Traditional Degree Timeline vs. Personalized & Customizable Education
Tying this back to online teaching, just how does this relate?
For one thing, the early adopters of competence based education are putting a majority of the courses online
Demographic of Student
Nontraditional student, distance away from where traditional classes are being held
Credit-Hour Standard vs. Direct Assessment
Student moves through courses after showing they’ve mastered certain topic through assessments set by instructors, little teaching is done in this model
Have harder time having this actually accredited
Purdue’s model still follows credit-hour standard
Little instructing being done by professors because content is already created
What does student support look like?
When the student doesn’t have the actual professor in front of them to ask them questions, create relationship with them
Video-conferencing tools, utilizing email/back and forth communication, limits in-person interactions for both students and faculty members, even over skype not the same as in person, demeanor is different, crummy connection?
Instructional Design is Key
Controlling and understanding how to present the information to students should be important
Thinking about how effective is your course/program for the particular student, what if teaching with mix of CBE students and traditional credit-hour standard?
Professional Enhancement Program
Plays a large role in these 3 classes because even though they are geared around different topics dealing with professional development, they all have some form of technology utilized within them
Publish content online, possibly opening for licensing curriculum for students that are not here on campus
Competency-Based Education, can’t say that professional development can ever be mastered or if there is an end goal when looking at professional enhancement, but enjoy the idea of providing alternatives or helping to tailor those experiences students are looking for that may not follow a traditional business route
Career Development & Planning
Blended Classroom Style? Online component combined with in-class exercises, possibility of this translating to MOOC offered to many students because many of the in-class discussions/activities could be replicated through discussion boards, extra assignments, out-of-class assignments
Internship/Job Strategies
Delivery of the information because most of the course interaction is coming online, potential to transfer these concepts and ideas to online? Probably not because missing out on key in-person activities
Professional & Life Skills
Giving students suggestions ideas on what are some other life skills/professional skills you would like to develop for the future? Any idea of connecting with potential MOOCs for the future, another form of publishing information online through digital curriculum?
Career Coaching
Form of professional development for students, have the chance to work through competency-based sessions/topics to work towards putting themselves in the best possible position for a job,