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Meaningful Math and Relevant Science: Engaging Adult Online Learners

Ken Charuk-Faculty Kent Stanton-Technology Evelyn Ting-Assessment SUNY Empire State College. Meaningful Math and Relevant Science: Engaging Adult Online Learners. Our college 4-year, SUNY, liberal arts Adult students Every mode but classroom Individualized degree programs

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Meaningful Math and Relevant Science: Engaging Adult Online Learners

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  1. Ken Charuk-Faculty Kent Stanton-Technology Evelyn Ting-Assessment SUNY Empire State College Meaningful Math and Relevant Science: Engaging Adult Online Learners

  2. Our college • 4-year, SUNY, liberal arts • Adult students • Every mode but classroom • Individualized degree programs • No tests – No grades • Relevant, individualized learning activities Empire State College

  3. Our Online Program “Mature,” asynchronous, degree oriented Course development • Team based, Structured • Designed for delivery by multiple instructors Course design • Consistent format • Active, authentic learning experiences • High value on discussion • Visual pedagogy Empire State College

  4. Empire State College Our Project • Grant funded, 5-years, science/math/technology literacy • Online courses for adult, non-majors • Model to raise all courses to new level of technology integration • Increase technology skills for students • Enhance students ability to be informed, engaged citizens

  5. Empire State College Project Approach • Interesting, interdisciplinary titles • Enhanced development process • Application of technology-enhanced activities • Focused attention on technology tools • Formative and summative evaluation

  6. Empire State College What we will Cover: • Course development process • Technology integration • Assessment and evaluation Time for discussion Sample items & detail in handout

  7. Online Course Development Process Course Development • A Team based Approach • Center for Distance Learning • Center for Learning and Technology

  8. Online Course Development Process The Course Development Team is a multidisciplinary group typically consisting of • Area Coordinators • Course Developers • Curriculum and Instructional Designer • Instructional Technologists • Librarians

  9. Online Course Development Process Interactions Area Coordinator Course Developer The Course Instructional Designer Instructional Technologist Librarian

  10. Our curricular and instructional design goals Promote deep learning through visual and multimedia approaches. Enhance collaborative learning Integrate problem-based/case-based studies to promote learning transfer. Integrate library research and library based activities Our Online Course Model

  11. Our Online Course Model Evaluation is based on a variety of student activities…

  12. Our Online Course Model A typical module contains…

  13. Our Online Course Model We make extensive use of threaded discussions, and courses typically start with an icebreaker discussion…

  14. Technology Integration Invention by Design • Students explore the process of design, and the path from design through engineering to creation • Uses simulations and models to stimulate active inquiry and exploration.

  15. Technology Integration The roller coaster design project uses interactive tools that encourage students to ‘play’ while leaning.

  16. Using Technology Effectively Learning Objects and Technology • Keys to Reuse: Context and Granularity • Reusable • Scalable • Sustainable • Supported • MapBlog Demo

  17. Using Technology Effectively Using real-world tools to understand and solve real-world problems • Spreadsheets: We’ve create 25 narrated Flash tutorials that show students how to solve problems using a spreadsheet. • Climate Modeling Software: Tutorials • Publicly Available GIS software: Tutorials, Data • Synchronous Support Using Wimba

  18. Obligatory Second Life Slide Second life • New Course: The Future of Being Human • We have purchased an Island and are developing resources

  19. Making Math Real • Approach to Math Education • Address different learning styles • Connect with work/life experience • A focus on solving problems • Maple • MapleNet • Excel

  20. www.esc.edu/smart www.esc.edu/smart • S.M.A.R.T - Science, Math, Analysis, Reasoning and Technology • Course Summaries promote the new courses and provide public access to some course learning resources • Math and science resources for students and faculty • Bit Literate: Adult learners need extra help with technology (in case the kids aren’t around)

  21. Project Assessment Student Measures • Student change in attitude and knowledge • pre/post content tests • pre/post attitude surveys • Student end-of-course evaluation • Student course outcomes (grades) • *Student interviews • *future activity

  22. Project Assessment Affective Survey • I see science as a subject I will rarely use; • Generally, I have felt secure about attempting science • I don’t think I can do advanced things with technology

  23. Project Assessment Contemporary Environmental Issues Narrative According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), acid rain “is a broad term referring to a mixture of wet and dry deposition (deposited material) from the atmosphere containing higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids.” In two paragraphs or more, explain the causes of aid rain, and then describe the negative impacts of aid rain on forest and aquatic ecosystems, buildings and human health

  24. Project Assessment Satisfaction • Comparable to all courses Content • increase in knowledge • decrease in variability Affective • increase in perceived relevance • increase in confidence in tech use • decrease in “feeling at ease”

  25. Project Assessment Other Measures • Course evaluation • Peer review (content validity) • Extended course review/revision • Evaluation of technology use • Instructor experience • *Instructor survey and interview • Project evaluation • *Project team reflection *future activity

  26. Project Assessment Next Steps Evaluation • Revision • Dissemination & widespread adoption

  27. Your Turn Comments? Suggestions? Advice? Questions?

  28. Brainstorming Energy • A Multidisciplinary Course • Let’s brainstorm an interactive learning activity for this course…

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