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Explore Problem-Based Learning Modules, Online Tools Guidebook, School Improvement Planner and Faculty Development Institute to enhance academic technology. Engage adults, foster online discussions, and improve teaching effectiveness. Achieve strategic outcomes in academic and administrative technology.
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Academic Technology Portfolio Jim Woodell
Portfolio Focus • Some tools development • Emphasis on strategic planning activities • Intersection of academic and administrative technology
Portfolio Contents • Problem-Based Learning Modules • Online Tools Guidebook • School Improvement Planner • Faculty Development Institute • College Portal Planning
Problem-Based Learning Modules • Context: • Need to engage adults in real world, anchored learning. • Create context for online discussions. • Interest in enlivening content.
Problem-Based Learning Modules challenge wrap up thoughts STAR Legacy Module perspectives & resources assessment • Approach: • Adaptation of STAR Legacy framework • Creation of Flash-based modules • Links to resources & discussions © The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement, Vanderbilt University
Problem-Based Learning Modules • Results: • Increased participation • More breadth and depth in content coverage • Student-centered discussions
Online Tools Guidebook Your Course Online: Services and Tools to Support Online Teaching and Learning at Tufts University Academic Technology at Tufts • Context: • Need for “getting started” guidance. • Unify multiple help resources. • Provide examples and inspiration. © Academic Technology, Tufts University
Online Tools Guidebook • Approach: • Focus on solving instructional problems. • Examples and quotes from peers. • Clear contact information.
Online Tools Guidebook • Results: • Increased contacts to Academic Technology. • Less confusion around options. • More requests for online accounts.
School Improvement Planner • Context: • Online best practices resource. • Rich case studies and research content. • Need for implementation tools. © The LAB, Brown University
School Improvement Planner • Approach: • Step-by-step process for benchmarking. • Analysis and planning tools. • Encourage interaction. © The LAB, Brown University
School Improvement Planner • Results: • Context for content browsing and searching. • Application of research and success stories to improvement goals. • Increased interaction on the Knowledge Loom.
Faculty Development Institute • Context: • Congressionally-funded project at SNHU • Need for diverse faculty development options • Concept developed based on diffusion of innovations Woodell and Garofoli, Syllabus Magazine, January 2003
Faculty Development Institute • Approach: • Face-to-face and online seminars • Online community • Effective practices implementation tools
Faculty Development Institute • Results: • Expanded resources and connections for adjunct instructors • Improved teaching and learning with technology • More visibility for university
Portal Development • Context: • Enhanced services, connections for online students, instructors • Improvement of campus- wide communications • New branding and marketing effort Southern New Hampshire University Home My Courses Campus Central Faculty Staff
Portal Development i i i i i i i i • Approach: • Re-constituted Web committee • Constituent mapping • Alignment with strategic objectives information/transactions > relationships
Portal Development • Results: • Increased collaboration between distance education and campus • More and better support for adjunct community • Uniting technology with strategic outcomes