Holding the Bar and Passing the Baton in Online Education Dr. Susan Gilbert and Professors Marybeth Klein and Robert Saldarini
Agenda
4. Sharing and Q&A
1. The Learning Platform
2. The Course within Online Education
3. Transition from Two to Four-year Institutions
The Learning Platform
User Support
Connectivity
FacultyDevelopment
Technical SupportStudent Training
Learning Platform
The Learning PlatformSeparation of Course Content from
the Learning Management Software and System Platform
Introduction to the LMS
Problems with the LMS vs. Content
The Learning Platform
LMS OrientationTroubleshooting
The Course
Course Management
ControlsExams
Rigor
Expectations(Rubrics)
Student
Instructor
Course Management
Course Controls Clearly
Articulated Directions
Accountability Measures
Close Monitoring of Activities
Promote Social Relationships
Course Rigor
Assessment
Transitioning AS/AAS to BSBA
Advantages to Bergen Students: More BCC credits
(+16) transferring into the BSBA
Early course selection advising; matching BSBA degree templates
"Corporate" tuition discount
Access to services at both institutions
Transitioning AS/AAS to BSBA
Advantages to Bergen Faculty: Opportunities to
mentor higher level courses for TESC
Joint programs may ignite enrollment in niche areas; e.g., sports management
Transitioning AS/AAS to BSBA
Advantages to NJ Higher Education: Shared marketing Collegial
relationships can bring about new initiatives, better practices, etc.
Incents students to get a bachelor's degree...and then master's?
Q&A