Course Redesign Mid-Course Assessment 1/18/2012

Lessons Learned from Pilot Mathematics Models diverse Emporium Replacement Linked Workshop All reported some improvement relative to stated problem Linked Workshop didnt work as optional for students and they will make it mandatory

Lessons Learned from Pilot Bio/Chem/Psychology Multiple models with emphasis on Replacement Issues Too many adjuncts Make classes more interactive DWF rate high in science courses Worked well GAs and UGAs Clickers Publishers both worked well and not Big impact on the redesign Get through more material rather than less in one case Campus logistic as issue Dont identify it as a pilot Didnt work Online discussion board had mixed value depending on course. OLA ran the blog seemed to help Group with common final saw 10% improvement as part of the data collection

Lessons Learned from Pilot Diverse collection of courses Things that were problematic State of campus college Customer care by OIT can be improved Diversity of end user technology being used Faculty involved were working on Overload Re-educate upper administration about initiative and goals Department Chair is an important factor in solving these issue Comparative value of f2f vs online component----role of human factor Less faculty resistence if progress f2f hybird- online Too top down as opposed to bottom up Realsitic assessment of use of money Dealing with non-traditional students and resources needed What happens when grant funding runs out Develop Course FAQ/wiki Recongize this changes the course culture Need to have structure Paradigm shift of putting responsibilith on student Conveying etiquette in use of technology.

Sustaining the Redesign You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign

Sustaining the Redesign You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign Our hope is three fold This investment will be sustained

Sustaining the Redesign You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign Our hope is three fold This investment will be sustained Your redesign will stimulate similar rethinking in other departmental courses

Sustaining the Redesign You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign Our hope is three fold This investment will be sustained Your redesign will stimulate similar rethinking in other departmental courses Your department will be a model for similar thinking in other departments

Sustaining the Redesign Redesigns have many inter-connected components Underlying academic and/or financial issue Faculty TAs and ULAs Assessment assistance OIT Departmental, Dean, Provost support Lab resources

Sustaining the Redesign Redesigns have many inter-connected components Underlying academic and/or financial issue Faculty TAs and ULAs Assessment assistance OIT Departmental, Dean, Provost support Lab resources These cant be depended upon forever

Sustaining the Redesign What can go awry? Staffing changes Especially if redesign isnt a full team effort Need for additional resources due to enrollment growth Loss of support from department Desire to do something new even though redesign is working Lack of commitment for ongoing data analysis Reward system does not encourage academic innovation

Factors Contributing to Sustaining Your Investment Ongoing success Student Faculty satisfaction Cost effectiveness Continuous Improvement Effective reinvestment of saved resources Communication with all stakeholders regarding effectiveness and efficiencies achieved Work to develop a climate for academic innovation USM Strategic Plan Specifically Includes This