My constantly evolving vision of what it can be.
Program Goal
To create and deliver a quality learning experience which is affordable, relevant and engaging for all older adults.
College of Emeriti
Educational program Quality education experiences Content designed by and for the
older adult Anytime learning for all learners Low cost to free
C of E - Distance Education
•Wide range of topics within traditional courses•Wide range of delivery modes•Wide range of audiences/locations/facilities•Features interactive lessons, live classroom, social networking and more…
Endless possibilities for enrichment
Lecture
Virtual attendance in real time or archived
Group projects
Group activities
Small group discussions
Delivery modes
Large groups (health fairs)
Weekly discussion groups
Ongoing class
Virtual classroom or world
The College of Emeriti rethinks concepts…
It rethinks the concept of attendance
Old school Head
count Should be
awake
C of E student attends by: Attending live class From home computer From library Reading article Small group discussion Engaging in group activities &
projects Following a video designed by C of E Participating in forums Communicating with email Researches & completes individual
study plan
It rethinks the concept of a successful class
Old school: Huge
group Stay the
whole time
College of Emeriti: Student chosen content
will be more motivating to learn
Proactive planning by focusing on current student needs
Not reliant on size of group but quality of course offerings
Instruction for all learners regardless of abilities
Recognizes that learning is not always in real time.
It rethinks the concept of curriculumOld school Formal Static
C of E Dynamic Based on student
feedback Freedom to create
pertinent lessons Students define
content, then design, deliver, implement, evaluate and sample
It rethinks the concept of content
Old school: Rigid Static
College of Emeriti: Content means to end Instructor and student
developed Instructor as facilitator Student and faculty
collaboration
It rethinks the concept of census
Old school: Sign in Timed Nearest 15 min
College of Emeriti: Sign in sheets available Website will track
attendance Virtual class meetings
can be tracked Students can self register
and self report Student can send
completed “time card” to instructor
It rethinks the concept of open entry
Old school: Live is open entry Online is not open
entry
College of Emeriti: All courses open
entry. Attendance
accounting more accurate than online, less than live sign in.
(my (my dream)dream)
the future