1. Online Teaching Conference
Going from Good to Great: Supporting Online Learning Program Success at Your Institution
Online Teaching Conference
June 17, 2016

2. Session Agenda Topic Introduction Online Learning Trends
Grossmont College’s Institutional Profile
Grossmont College’s Online Learning Initiative
Grossmont College’s Accomplishments and Lessons Learned
Future Steps
Conclusion

3. Introductions Janet Gelb Distance Education Coordinator/Faculty
Chair of Region 10 SDICCCA DE committee
Matt Calfin, Ed.D.
Online Teaching and Learning Consultant
Katrina VanderWoude, Ed.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs at Grossmont College

4. Introductions Academic Administrator Student Services Administrator
Faculty Member
Distance Education Coordinator
Instructional Designer or similar
Technology Administrator

5. Session Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will learn strategies to:
Assess online instructional needs
Assemble, educate, and mobilize stakeholders for sharing your online learning program vision
Create a sustainable infrastructure for improving and resourcing online learning at your institution

6. Online Course Learning Trends
Students prefer online learning for convenience.
Source: Online student demographics infographic. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, from Education and Careers: infographic/ 6

7. Growth in Online Learning
“The number of California community college students taking an online course has more than doubled in the past decade. Demand for online learning is growing rapidly”
(Johnson, Cueller-Mejia, & Cook, 2015, p. 18).
Source: Johnson, H., Cuellar-Mejia, M., & Cook, K. (2015). Successful Online Courses in California’s Community Colleges. Public Policy Institute of California. Retrieved on June 17, 2015 from

8. Institutional Profile: Grossmont College
Student Enrollment: 19,000
Online Students: 5,000
Full and Part-Time Faculty: 823
Online Courses per academic year : 390
Courses offered online:12%

9. GC Online Learning Initiative Implementation Framework
Assess online learning program infrastructure and current online courses.
Transform
Educate
Assess
Sustainable structure and integrative processes help to Transform online learning program.
Educate key stakeholders and
invest in training.

10. Online Learning Initiative Implementation Framework: Assess
Assess online learning program infrastructure and current online courses.
Transform
Educate
Assess
Sustainable structure and integrative processes help to Transform online learning program.
Educate key stakeholders and
invest in training.

11. Assess
Transform
Educate
Assess
Took an inventory of our current online learning program and established resource priorities.
Prior to Fall 2014
Distance Education Coordinator role vacant for 5 years
Funded a .6 Distance Education Coordinator
2013 Accreditation Visit
Established a Distance Education Subcommittee reporting to Academic Senate
Limited professional development and technical support for faculty using the Course Management System (CMS) (Blackboard)
Engaged a consultant to assist with faculty professional development
Provided 24/7 CMS(Blackboard) support for faculty

12. Assess
Transform
Educate
Assess
Reviewed existing online courses to determine instructional needs.
“Design and delivery of online education in California’s community colleges is idiosyncratic, depending primarily on the initiative of individual faculty members operating within the constraints and resources of their departments and colleges”
(Johnson, Cueller-Mejia, & Cook, 2015, p. 8).
Questions
1. Are the courses designed to meet the needs of the online learner?
2. Do the courses align with online learning standards?
3. Does the instructor follow instructional policies (e.g. Regular and
Effective Contact Policy) in the virtual classroom?
Source: Johnson, H., Cuellar-Mejia, M., & Cook, K. (2015). Successful Online Courses in California’s Community Colleges. Public Policy Institute of California. Retrieved on June 17, 2015 from 12

13. Online Learning Initiative Implementation Framework: Educate
Assess online learning program infrastructure and current online courses.
Transform
Educate
Assess
Sustainable structure and integrative processes help to Transform online learning program.
Educate key stakeholders and
invest in training.

14. Key online program stakeholders at Grossmont College
Transform
Educate
Assess
Educate
Connected with various online program stakeholders.
Key online program stakeholders at Grossmont College
Academic Senate Leadership
Distance Education Coordinator
Faculty
Instructional Technology Staff
Academic Deans
President’s Cabinet
Department Chairs and Coordinators
Chancellor’s Cabinet

15. Training Learning Objectives
Transform
Educate
Assess
Educate
Invested in training for key stakeholders.
Stakeholders
Training Date
Academic Deans
March 2, 2015 and March 16, 2015
Department Chairs and Coordinators
April 27, 2015
Academic Senate Leadership
May 4, 2015
Training Learning Objectives
Understand how instruction in the on-ground classroom differs from the virtual classroom
Apply the categories of the Instructor Evaluation tool to the online environment
Utilize standards to evaluate an online course
Review the components of the CMS that relate to instructor evaluation

16. Faculty Training included:
Transform
Educate
Assess
Educate
Developed online training for faculty consistent with instructional best practices.
Faculty Training included:
“Instructional Strategies for the Online Classroom” presented during Flex Week at the start of Fall/Spring terms
CMS training sessions and 24/7 CMS support for faculty
“Brown Bag lunch” series hosted by the Distance Education Coordinator
“Designing your Online Course “
(½ day workshop)
Accessibility in Online Education Workshops
3C Media Solutions Sessions

17. Online Learning Initiative Implementation Framework: Transform
Assess online learning program infrastructure and current online courses.
Transform
Educate
Assess
Sustainable structure and integrative processes help to Transform online learning program.
Educate key stakeholders and
invest in training.

18. Sustainable Program Structure
Transform
Educate
Assess
Transform
Sustainable program structure supports transformation in the online learning program
Sustainable Program Structure
Expanding DE Coordinator Role
Continue investment in student support (online tutoring)
Offer online training opportunities throughout the year for faculty and administrators
Provide 24/7 CMS support for faculty

19. Integrative Processes
Transform
Educate
Assess
Transform
Implemented integrative processes
to support transformation
Integrative Processes
Faculty Contract
Training in Online Pedagogy is required prior to teaching online
Online course assignments
Course assignments will be offered to instructors with online training
Instructor performance evaluation
Formal feedback for online courses for each online course
Online course peer review
Offer opportunity for faculty to obtain feedback from trained peers

20. GC Online Learning Initiative Implementation Framework
Assess online learning program infrastructure and current online courses.
Transform
Educate
Assess
Sustainable structure and integrative processes help to Transform online learning program.
Educate key stakeholders and
invest in training.

21. Online Learning Program Success Toolkit
Inventory your current online learning program and establish resource priorities.
Review existing online courses to determine instructional needs.
Assess
Identify and connect with various online program stakeholders.
Invest in training for stakeholders.
Educate
Create sustainable program structure support to continue the transformation of your online learning program.
Develop integrative processes to support transformation of the online learning program.
Transform

22. Mission statement for DE committee –
2015 – 2016 Accomplishments
Mission statement for DE committee –
Provide advice and counsel to the Academic Senate and the Grossmont College community regarding online education.
The focus is to promote student-centered, engaging, and accessible Education that meets student needs, and enhances the learning experience.

23. 2015-2016 Accomplishments cont:
Implemented Instructor Certification Program
135 faculty trained Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
Launch Training recommendations for online instructors
Launch of DEFT (DE Friday Trainings)
DE Website
Partnered with Professional Development Committee to include online training in Flex Week
Faculty Mentor Program (in development)
Introduction of CMS Change: Canvas

24. Future Elements to Support Online Learning
Expand Instructor Certification Program
Further implementation of DEFT
Additional Training for Academic Deans, Chairs and Coordinators on Online Course Evaluation
Emphasize Technology in Search Processes
Creating Online Pathway
Implementation of CMS Change
Building Team of Faculty Stakeholders
Examine other opportunities for resourcing online program

25. Questions/Discussion
Thanks so much and we can be reached at:
Janet Gelb -
Matt Calfin, Ed.D.
Katrina VanderWoude, Ed.D.