Harriet Fayne, Ph.D. Otterbein College “We Expect Perfect Attendance, Physical or Virtual—You Choose” Taking Hybrid Course Design to a New Level

Self-Study “Study of the self and study by the self.” (Samaras & Freese, 2006)

Self-Study Researchers Focus on personal as well as professional growth Use personal history to understand current actions (biography, autobiography, narrative) Examine their beliefs and actions in order to determine whether there is a “disconnect” between the two Are willing to be open about their weaknesses, fears, prejudices, etc. Collaborate with others throughout the self- study process

My “Disconnect” Actions: I teach a time and space-bound course that creates barriers for practicing teachers. Belief: Instructors should be inclusive and responsive.

Research Questions Will incorporating hybrid course design and providing students with a choice of a virtual or physical class each week narrow the gap between my beliefs and practice? What impact will hybrid design have on student learning? Classroom community?

Cast of Characters Harriet Fayne Leslie Ortquist-Ahrens Sue Constable Instructional Team

And 33 graduate students…

Teacher as Inquirer is a course focused on inquiry based practice. It is designed to introduce practicing teachers enrolled in the MAE program at Otterbein College to action research and self-study. Teacher as Inquirer

Data Sources Instructors’ Blogs Formative Student Evaluations Work Samples Attendance Records/Grades

Design Experiment Narrative Week One Overview Week Six Data: Surveys Week Seven Data: Interviews Artifacts Week Eight Data Analysis Week Nine Drawing Conclusions Week Ten Sharing Findings Week Two Context Week Three Finding a Focus Week Four Practical Theories Week Five Data: Observation Focus Group BlogWiki Blog Critical Episode Student Responses Note: Click on hyperlinks to access faculty and student data.

Attendance Physical: Attended 9-10 Face-to-Face Classes (36%) Mixed: Attended 3-8 Face-to-Face Classes (46%) Virtual: Attended 0-2 Face-to-Face Classes (18%)

Final Grades PhysicalMixedVirtual A1193 A- 122 B+ 1 B3 B- C1

Lessons Learned Incorporate very predictable routines for online submissions. Provide model assignments. Hold chat room office hours each week. Involve all students in Discussion Boards and structure participation very intentionally.

If You are Interested… Teacher as Inquirer Course Folio

Slides with Audio/Video Files The next three slides contain audio and video files. They have been Hyperlinked to the slide entitled: “Design Experiment Narrative”

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Focus Group Back to Experiment Design Narrative s/fayne/LeslieVideoclip.htmlhttp:// s/fayne/LeslieVideoclip.html

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