Distance and Distributed Learning at Virginia Tech Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

The Context for Change: Knowledge based economy Need for advanced & continuing education Education and training must be accessible IT is the driving force in the world economy Higher education more responsive and accountable Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

The University Plan Serve a growing student population with new expectations; Create an atmosphere where learning can occur regardless of time and distance; Enable graduates to work with many different kinds of people over a lifetime; Generate research that addresses human concerns and anticipates future action; Be an active partner with learning communities of all kinds to design what is needed for future success. Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Identified Need for: A holistic approach distributed learning A central coordination point for distance learning One-stop-shop for faculty and students Elimination of barriers to educational access New ways of doing things Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Establishment of the Institute for Distance & Distributed Learning Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Resulting Action to provide leadership, coordination, management, and support to the University’s distance and distributed learning activities. IDDL is an academic initiative with cross-university participation & collaboration

Virginia Tech will be a world-class leader in providing quality learning opportunities anytime and anywhere throughout the Commonwealth, the nation and the world. Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Electronically Extend the CampusProvide an Open Campus International Education Specialized & Contractual Research and Development

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning IDDL Departments Program Support Services Instructional Program Development Outreach and Special Initiatives Planning, Assessment & Research Marketing

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning IDDL Standing Committees IDDL Policy Board Institute for Distance & Distributed Learning IDDL Advisory Council Strategic Planning Model Development Accreditation Issues Policies & Procedures Vision & Mission Revenue Plans DL Consortium ECVA, SREC, etc

IDDL Policy Board (15 members) Provost (Chair) VP for Information Systems Associate VP for Budget & Finance Vice-Provosts –Academic Affairs – Research – Outreach – Special Initiatives Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Dean representative Associate Provost for Resources, Planning & Space Faculty representative Dean of Graduate School Associate Dean of Graduate School for Extended Campuses Director of Continuing Education IDDL Directors

Representatives from all eight colleges One representative each from: –Educational Technologies/FDI –Center for Innovation in Learning –Instructional Services –University Libraries –Student Affairs –Extended Campuses –Continuing Education –Extension Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning IDDL Advisory Council (18 members)

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning IDDL Standing Committees (6-8 members each) Program & Content Evaluation Technology & New Directions for e-Learning Faculty Development Evaluation and Assessment Key Stakeholders

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Recognizes individual faculty enthusiasm, enterprise and effectiveness in e-Learning Fellows serve as spokespersons and resources within their departments and colleges Opportunity to teach in Faculty Development Institute $5,000 grant to complete an online course IDDL Fellows ( 14 per year ) Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

IDDL Partnerships Faculty Graduate School Library Alumni CNS IS & C Budget & Finance Bursar Enrollment Services CEUT/ CIL Instructional Services FDI Colleges & Departments

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Growth in Distance and Distributed Learning number of DDL course offerings IDDL proposed IDDL established

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Current Offerings –14 Masters Degrees –6 Post-graduate Certificates –245 credit courses (2000/01) –8 non-credit online knowledge units –7 non-credit online subscriptions In Development –2 Masters degrees –3 Post-graduate Certificates –30 credit courses –12 non-credit mini & short online courses Virginia Tech’s DDL Portfolio

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning DDL Enrollments by College 2000/01 Human Resources & Education 30.4% Agriculture & Life Sciences 5.7% Architecture and Urban Studies 3.8% Arts & Sciences 25.9% Business 8% Engineering 25.5% Natural Resources; Vet Med >1% 7,383 enrollments

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Full Spectrum of Distance and Distributed Learning Course Offerings Colleges Knowledge Unit Credit Certificate Credit Degree VTOnline Mini-Course CEU Certificate Short Course Credit Course Leadership CoordinationManagementSupport IDDL Agriculture & Life Sciences, Arts & Sciences, Architecture & Urban Studies, Business, Engineering, Human Resources & Education, Veterinary Medicine LeadershipCoordinationManagementSupport Colleges VTalumnNET

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning PHASE 1 Planning & Development PHASE 2 Component & Module Production PHASE 3 Component & Module Evaluation Material Development Content Formatting Course Management Tool Streaming Production ADA Compliance Audio Graphics Learning Outcomes Design and Flow Instructional Delivery Production Values LEARNER Course Feedback DELIVERY PRINT CD-ROM INTERNET SERVER  Distance Learning  Instructional Design  Online Education  Course Transformation Considerations  Identify Delivery Methods  Course Re-design Plan  Component Design Plan  Production Plan DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT Master Faculty and IDDL Staff LEARNER INSTRUCTOR Course Development Model

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Course Development Model Course Delivery Model MASTER FACULTY Plan Course Design Content Maintain Content Instructor of Record IDDL Programmatic Support Course Transformation Develop Course Media Coordinate Delivery DL INSTRUCTOR DL INSTRUCTOR DL INSTRUCTOR DELIVERY N N N INSTRUCTOR Monitor Student Progress Manage Logistical Tasks Guide, Mentor, Coach Lecture & Provide Feedback Design Learning Experience DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERYMANAGEMENT Course Feedback LEARNERS

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Project Teams & Key Dependencies Human Resources Campus Pipeline DDL Fast Track IRM - Security Student Systems Finance Data Warehouse DBMS Alumni DDL Fast Track Project Information Systems & Computing and IDDL Collaboration

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning IDDL Assessment of Online Courses Two Year study (Spring 1998 – Fall 2000) –Access –Technology Issues –Education –Communication –Satisfaction

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Student Responses on Access 89.72% - I was able to take this course 89.28% - Better able to arrange course and home responsibilities 90.61% - Less time traveling from campus or delivery site 96.36% rated services about the same, somewhat better, or much better

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Student Responses on Technology 88.99% - Adequate support for technology in the courses 93.34% - Instructor was knowledgeable about technology used 91.50% - Technology was appropriate for performing tasks required

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Student Responses on Communication 76.88% - Received detailed comments on assignments from instructor 81.46% - Received comments back from instructor quickly 44.40% - Discuss academic goals and career plan with instructor 61.94% - Discuss ideas taught in course with instructor 66.31% - Discuss ideas and concepts in this course with others

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Student Responses on Communication 36.61% - Feel isolated from instructor 41.16% - Feel isolated from other students The issue of psychological distance

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Student Responses on Education 73% - better able to understand course ideas and concepts 78% - more confident that they could reach academic goals 69% - felt they put more effort into their work

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning 89.45% - I would recommend this online course to others 89.87% - I would recommend this instructor to others 85.62% - I would recommend that others take a totally online course 91.1% - Overall rating regarding this course Student Responses on Satisfaction

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Learner centered Multiple methods of delivery & interaction Focused on educational access and equity High level of customer service Innovative & collaboration Economically scalable Continuously improve Qualities of Successful e-Learning Organizations

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning New Initiatives IDDL Enterprise Fund VTalumnNET

Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning For More Information Dr. Tom Wilkinson, Director Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning 3046 Torgersen Hall Virginia Tech http. http.