1. A conversation about teaching science labs online Keith S. Anliker FACET Retreat, French Lick, Indiana May 18, 2013

2. A conversation about teaching science labs online Introductions and Experiences Name Where are you from? What is your discipline? Have you taught an online lab? Have you been told that you will? What was your first reaction to the idea?

3. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Conversation Starter 1 What the heck is an “online” lab? home lab (do experiments) in house vs. commercialcommercial video lab (view/collect data)video lab real time video (interactive)real time video simulations virtual reality (?)

4. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Conversation Starter 2 What is the motivation for online labs? space/time issues (increased capacity) fill a need (unserved populations) cost savings better education meet the needs of our current students

5. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Conversation Starter 3 What are your concerns? comparable experience future success of students ethics issues cost effectiveness safety, waste disposal, liability

6. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Some of us might need to press pause and breathe. Is a good, online lab really possible? Would it be worth the effort?

7. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Reboot the Conversation 1 What are your learning objectives? Support “lecture” learning, or more? Who is your audience? What do they really need to know or do? What are the expectations of your customers? next course, service partners, employers

8. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Reboot the Conversation 2 Could a 2-credit lab course be split into an online lab and a traditional lab? Could a lab be added to a course that didn’t previously have one? For what courses might an online lab be appropriate, or even an enhancement?

9. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Reboot the Conversation 3 What are some potential advantages? individualized data and analysis new content areas available student engagement and discovery simplifies “makeup” labs

10. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Then comes the hard work Start fresh or adapt? Create or implement? What technologies would you use? Pilot experiments with a regular class? Getting the right students to enroll Assessment, assessment, assessment Online Lab 1.01... Online Lab 2.0

11. May 18, 2013A conversation about teaching science labs online Epiphanies to share? Back of the napkin plans? Tales from the experienced side? Additional thoughts?