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Organization of D2L Content and Student Learning

Organization of D2L Content and Student Learning. Lakshmaiah (Ram) Sreerama Department of Chemistry and Physics. Course Management Systems. Many years ago: SCSU used Web-CT Switched to D2L - because of MnSCU system wide contract with D2L. Transition was challenging but inevitable

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Organization of D2L Content and Student Learning

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  1. Organization of D2L Content and Student Learning Lakshmaiah (Ram) Sreerama Department of Chemistry and Physics

  2. Course Management Systems • Many years ago: SCSU used Web-CT • Switched to D2L - because of MnSCU system wide contract with D2L. • Transition was challenging but inevitable • Organizing the content on D2L initially was a challenge, confusing and did not know how to go about. • Got conflicting answers • I was not a technology specialist. • Over the years - invested a lot of time to learn • I am still learning

  3. Challenge(s): Focused on Content Delivery • Traditional Classroom (lecture/discussion) • The average instructor speaks 120 words/min • The average student writes20 words/min • Challenge(s) faced by students • The student has to decide between listening or taking notes. • One possible solution: Provide access to content online • Engage students - discussion/problem solving. • Students listening more intently will retain more – thus improve course performance.

  4. D2L Modular Content • Modular Guide • Recorded lectures • Lecture notes in several formats • Single slides • Multiple sides/page • Study guide/module • Solved problems where and when possible • Study Guides

  5. Develop Best Practices for your Discipline • Go to Conferences and attend • Course management seminars; • Vendor seminar/Webinars • Ask your friends and colleagues • Ask your students • Read educational technology news letters and papers • Discipline specific education journals

  6. D2L Modular Content

  7. D2L Modular Content

  8. Modular Guide

  9. Modular Guide

  10. D2L Modular Content

  11. D2L Modular Content New organization: Content by Topic

  12. D2L Modular Content

  13. D2L Modular Content

  14. Student Learning Success • Students come better prepared for the class. • At the least they bring the printed notes with them. • Quiz and assignment scores – Increased between 20-40% • Exam scores higher • Class average gone from 60% to 70% • Better performance on standardized exams (ACS exams in chemistry)

  15. Best Practices I have used • Choose a simple presentation format: • Will meet your requirements • Make sure it is in your comfort zone • Keep it simple • Don’t assume drop in classroom attendance • Instructors speak about 120 words/min • Students write 20 words/min

  16. Best Practices I have used • Talk to your colleagues in the discipline • Don’t be discouraged by negative advise • Remember you want to do this for your students’ success • Get two things right: • Have your faculty colleagues review your work especially your lectures. • Listen to your own recorded lectures and review your work. • Listen to student feedback

  17. Best Practices I have used • Be aware of privacy issues • If you are capturing live classes you may want to let the students know (they may not want to be seen in your video). • Be aware of the intellectual property rights and policies • You will post your material on the server. • You will be using university resources to create materials • A Quick Route to the Flipped Classroom

  18. Lecture Capture Technologies Used • Mediacite • Live access class remotely • Restricted to certain class rooms on campus; editing your videos is a challenge • Adobe Connect: • Could be used in any classroom and remotely • Live access to your class remotely • Synchronization of voice and illustrations problematic; Editing your videos is a challenge • Camtasia Studio: • Desktop screen capture • Live access to class is not possible • User friendly and Editing is very simple • Excellent for Flipped classrooms and pre-recorded videos.

  19. Questions?

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