The Process of Transitioning to the The Process of Transitioning to the Distance Learning ModeDistance Learning Mode

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White board

Email

Skype

Online Screen Sharing

Phone Conferencing

Podcasting

Videocasting

Adaptive File Distribution

Online Discussion Board

Simulation-based Training

Classroom Video Capture

Emerging ApproachEmerging Approach

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Delivery ModesDelivery Modes

• Asynchronous : Asynchronous : Independent of TimeIndependent of Time• Text based (readings, discussion board, text-based interaction)Text based (readings, discussion board, text-based interaction)

• Multi-media based (video, podcast, PowerPoint with audio, Multi-media based (video, podcast, PowerPoint with audio, discussion board)discussion board)

• SynchronousSynchronous: Time Dependent: Time Dependent

• Webinar-style delivery (e.g., WebEx, GoToMeeting, Adobe)Webinar-style delivery (e.g., WebEx, GoToMeeting, Adobe)

• Webcasting (e.g., Cornell-Queens partnership)Webcasting (e.g., Cornell-Queens partnership)

• Pure online Pure online versusversus hybrid-online hybrid-online

Categorization of Categorization of Distance Course FormatsDistance Course Formats

(A) Synchronous(B) Asynchronous

Text-based Multi-media Based

Video castingPhone Webinar

Examples of Tools Used:-Audio conferencing-Video teleconferencing (VTC)-Webinar hosting

Examples of Tools Used:-Discussion Board-Pre-recorded class videos- PowerPoint with embedded audio-Instant messaging-Podcasts-Computer simulations

Synchronous Online Class SessionsSynchronous Online Class Sessions

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ABC

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ABC

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Lecture A

Lecture B

Lecture C

Face-to-FaceSession

Lecture D

Lecture E

Face-to-FaceSession

Lecture F

Lecture G

Lecture H

Lecture I

Lecture J

Asynchronous (Hybrid Online) FormatAsynchronous (Hybrid Online) Format

Face-to-FaceSession

Face-to-FaceSession

Face-to-FaceSession

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From the Student Perspective … From the Student Perspective … Face-to-Face Class Session

Download Online Lectures

Read the Assigned Material

Post Questions on Blackboard

Submit Assignment

ONLINE

Note: Beware of designed redundancies and order effects !!!

Transition RequirementsTransition Requirements Distance courses must Distance courses must meet or exceed meet or exceed the learning the learning

outcome standards of their FTF counter-partsoutcome standards of their FTF counter-parts

Faculty must map out and execute their Faculty must map out and execute their session-by-session-by-session transition plansession transition plan

Supplemental Supplemental student surveys student surveys will be conducted to will be conducted to assess course deliveryassess course delivery

Decision to offer a courseDecision to offer a course belongs to the area chair belongs to the area chair

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Dimensions of Dimensions of Distance Course DeliveryDistance Course Delivery

(1) Dissemination of (1) Dissemination of knowledgeknowledge– Readings, PPT, videos, podcasts, lecture captures,...Readings, PPT, videos, podcasts, lecture captures,...

(2) (2) InteractivityInteractivity– Discussion board, webinars, voice threads, FTF meetings, etc.Discussion board, webinars, voice threads, FTF meetings, etc.

(3) (3) ApplicationApplication– Weekly exercises, cases, simulations, project … Weekly exercises, cases, simulations, project …

(4) Continuous (4) Continuous assessmentassessment– Problem sets, case analyses, quizzes, examsProblem sets, case analyses, quizzes, exams

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Transition StepsTransition Steps Step 1:Step 1: Consult your area chair Consult your area chair to ensure that there exists a need for delivering the course in a distance learning to ensure that there exists a need for delivering the course in a distance learning

format.format.

Step 2:Step 2: Complete the Complete the Application for Distance Learning Course DevelopmentApplication for Distance Learning Course Development (Appendix B) and email to (Appendix B) and email to estelami@fordham.edu along with the course syllabus you use for the face-to-face version of your course. estelami@fordham.edu along with the course syllabus you use for the face-to-face version of your course.

Step 3:Step 3: Once you have submitted the application form in Step 2, you will Once you have submitted the application form in Step 2, you will receive a review receive a review (typically within 72 hours) (typically within 72 hours) and you can begin to complete the and you can begin to complete the Week-by-Week Course Transition TemplateWeek-by-Week Course Transition Template (Appendix A) to transition your face- (Appendix A) to transition your face-to-face course into an online format. Once the week-by-week templates are complete, please email them to to-face course into an online format. Once the week-by-week templates are complete, please email them to estelami@fordham.edu to arrange for a discussion of your course transition strategy. estelami@fordham.edu to arrange for a discussion of your course transition strategy.

Step 4:Step 4: You can You can commence production commence production of your course material on a week-by-week basis. If needed, please contact of your course material on a week-by-week basis. If needed, please contact Fordham's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing group (ftc@fordham; 212-636-7788) to obtain the Fordham's Instructional Technology and Academic Computing group (ftc@fordham; 212-636-7788) to obtain the necessary technology training.necessary technology training.

Step 5:Step 5: Upon completion of the production of the course material, please forward the material to Upon completion of the production of the course material, please forward the material to estelami@fordham.edu for a estelami@fordham.edu for a final reviewfinal review. .

Step 6Step 6: With the approval of your area chair ensure that your : With the approval of your area chair ensure that your course is scheduled for delivery course is scheduled for delivery for an upcoming term for an upcoming term and commence delivery of the course. Given the unique nature of courses in the distance learning format, a mid-and commence delivery of the course. Given the unique nature of courses in the distance learning format, a mid-semester student survey as well as an end-of-semester evaluation will be done using an online survey tool, and you semester student survey as well as an end-of-semester evaluation will be done using an online survey tool, and you will be asked to post the links to these surveys for the students.will be asked to post the links to these surveys for the students.

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Course Development MilestonesCourse Development Milestones

Face-to-Face Class Delivery

Development of Instructional Material for Online Delivery

Development of Student Assessment Instruments

Course Set Up on Courseware System

Course Administration

Course Refinement

Course Development MilestonesCourse Development Milestones Development of Lecture Material Development of Lecture Material for Online Deliveryfor Online Delivery

– Text material (e.g., articles, textbooks, Internet postings)Text material (e.g., articles, textbooks, Internet postings)– Multi-mediaMulti-media

Digitized lecture videosDigitized lecture videos PowerPoint with audio overlayPowerPoint with audio overlay

Development of Development of Student Assessment InstrumentsStudent Assessment Instruments Blackboard exam poolsBlackboard exam pools Computer simulation-based assessmentComputer simulation-based assessment

Course Set Up on Course Set Up on Courseware SystemCourseware System Blackboard adaptive releaseBlackboard adaptive release

Course AdministrationCourse Administration Blackboard assessment toolsBlackboard assessment tools Web-hosted class sessionsWeb-hosted class sessions

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