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The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing? As we approach faculty development from the perspective of the adult learner, we need to take into consideration their characteristics, the context in which their learning is occurring, and the process we plan to use to deliver the education and training (Lawler, 2003). However, most faculty development models are designed as a one-size-fits-all solution. Few development models view faculty as adult learners and typically do not consider their prior knowledge, experiences (Layne et al., 2004), or uniqueness. With faculty development’s goal of improving the quality of the teaching experience for faculty and students, and using adult learning theory to frame the development program, the task to build an effective program is no small feat. Gone are the one-size-fits all programs with one-time workshops offered sporadically throughout the academic year. What is needed now are faculty development programs that recognize faculty’s vast reservoir of experiences as learners and as teachers in the classroom and to use those experiences on which to build their learning. Also needed is a recognition of faculty’s teaching needs and concerns to make their learning relevant and increase their motivation for learning. The professional development environment needs to be one in which the faculty feel accepted, respected, and supported. The learning activities need to provide opportunities for active participation, reflection, and collaborative inquiry, all within an authentic context. Finally, an individual action plan is needed to put their learning into action, with a structure in place for continued support as they enact changes in their teaching.
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Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
2001 recipient of the Sloan-C Award for Excellence in ALN Faculty Development
FacultyDevelopmentThe SUNY Learning Network Experience
Alexandra M. PickettAssociate DirectorSUNY Learning NetworkFaculty Development & Instructional Design
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
This presentation will describe:
An introduction and background of theSUNY Learning Network (SLN) forcontext.
The key elements (essentialattributes) in SLN’s successful award-winning online faculty developmentprogram.
Overview
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
SUNY LearningNetwork
30 of the 64 campus participate in SLN.
3,000 online faculty.
107 online degrees offered.
100,000+ online student enrollments.
4,000 + fully online courses.
90+ online inst. designers.
high levels of student & faculty satisfaction.
CC account for 67% of student enrollments.
!SLN was referencedin testimony to theKerrey Commissionin Congress as the2nd largestALN in thecountry.
2008-2009 academic year. . .
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
SLN Context Faculty Development and Training Faculty Training Materials Course Development Process Instructional Design & Support Team – best practices Campus-based MIDs – for ongoing local Faculty Support Research/Data Collection/Analysis Campus-based Academic Coordinator liaison Policy Development Marketing & Promotional Activities Technical Infrastructure (Servers/Telecommunications) Technical Support/7 x 24 Operational Support HelpDesk/7 days a week Central Inquiry Response Capacity Common Student Registration Process SUNY DL Web site Assisting Registrars
!SLN -Is aSystem-wideALN
Visit: http://SLN.suny.edu
Historical Benefits ofMembership in SLN
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
SLN ContextAcademic Authority
Offer CoursesGrant DegreeSelect FacultyAcademic Review
Standard Student ServicesEnrollment ManagementFinancial AidAdvisement
Receive and Manage RevenueTuition, State Aid, Charge Backs, etc.
SUNY CampusResponsibilities
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
SLN Awards2000 EDUCAUSE Award for Systemic Progress inTeaching and Learning
2001 Sloan-C award for Excellence in ALN FacultyDevelopment
2002 Sloan-C award for Excellence in Institution-WideALN Programming
2003 Sloan-C Award for Excellence in Online Teaching
2006 USDLA 21st Century Best Practice Award - OnlineTechnology - Higher Education
2009 NUTN Distance Education Innovation Award
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
FacultyDevelopment
1994-95 research & development period.Objective: what works?We already assumed “no significant difference”http://www.nosignificantdifference.org/
1995-99 synthesis of models, processes, &procedures, infrastructure, resources, support &services.Objective: will it scale?
1999-05 . . . Full-scale production.Objective: institutionalization, sustainability
Our roadmap. . .
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
!SLN’s 5 keyelements
What I have learnedfrom working with over3000 SUNY faculty,from 40+ SUNYinstitutions, andthousands of studentssince 1994.
Model: Rapid Scale: This required that we develop a consistently appliedand thoughtful faculty development process.
Support: Large numbers: Successful online courses have effectivedesigns and effective/prepared instructors. = Instructional designers, HD,templates.
Approaches: Our philosophy: Technology in the service of pedagogy.
Evaluation: Program evaluation and continuous improvements: Iterate!Best practices: what is working, why, what needs to be improved?
Quality: Requires a comprehensive approach to training, support,resources, best practices, exemplars, community of practice,template/standards, formal course review/rubric.
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Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
? What models does SLN usefor online faculty development,course design, and training?
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Key ElementModels
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
Key Element 4-Stage faculty development process.
7 step online course design process.
Challenge: scalability, facultybuy-in, consistency in coursequality and student experience.
SLN faculty development,course design, training. . .
1. Model2. Support
3. Approaches
4. Evaluation
5. Quality
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
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Sloan-C 15th Annual Conference The Essential Attributes of Faculty Development Programs – Which ones are you missing?
• A l e x a n d r a M . P i c k e t t • O r l a n d o , F l o r I d a , 2 0 0 9 •
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