distance learning @ boston university: disruptive pedagogy sed ap 550 class november 4, 2009
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Distance Learning @ Boston University: Disruptive Pedagogy SED AP 550 class November 4, 2009. Unique Features of BU’s Distance Learning. Full Programs On-line New Audiences of Working Professionals Significant Investment in Infrastructure and Reliance on Marketing Partners - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Distance Learning @ Boston University: Disruptive Pedagogy
SED AP 550 class
November 4, 2009
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Unique Features of BU’s Distance Learning Full Programs On-line New Audiences of Working Professionals Significant Investment in Infrastructure and Reliance
on Marketing Partners Faculty Development – shared experience Ability to Standardize/Share/Focus/Invest -- Potential
for Differentiation and Globalization
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It Takes a Village …Institutional Commitment Full academic programs – not individual, random
courses Carousel calendar – planned, consecutive 7-week
courses Infrastructure for course development, faculty and
student services support National student recruiting effort Financial model – high expense requires high volume
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Faculty Commitment
Complete degree programs
Faculty roles as course developer, instructor of record, facilitator
Department oversight of academic standards – faculty coordinator and program manager roles
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Student Commitment
Full program online
Lockstep progression through program – 20 hours/week/course - high retention
Active learning model – high degree of participation and interaction
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Distance Education Survey – January 2007+
Who are our online students? 72% (78% of alumni) are older than 30 years old 37% reside in Northeast, 7% within 30 miles of BU,
and 5% are international Majority chose distance education for time rather
than geography About two-thirds chose their online program for
personal aspirations rather than specific career goals The two major assets in the BU program are brand
name and course quality
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How do students assess online education? Cognitive Dissonance Factor Before enrolling, 35% (25% of alumni) believed online
education was the same or superior to on-campus
After enrolling, 74% (73% of alumni) believe online education same or superior
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How do students evaluate Boston University, based on their online program? Quality of University 89% (94% of alumni) – excellent
or very good Faculty Access 55% (66%) Faculty Quality 74% (79%) Online Content 71% (81%) Student Services 75% (80%)
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What are students’ longer-term assessment of the online educational experience? 95% expect to benefit professionally from degree <1% received negative reaction at work for their online
program 43% of alumni stay in touch with classmates 90% (94% of alumni) would choose online format
again and 89% (93%) BU again
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Our Challenges are Many
Besides staying on top of technology, funding, enrollment, integrity….we may face
Generational Divergence
Which is? The disturbances caused by up to four generations in the workplace, or in our case….the online classroom, moving in different directions
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Traditionalists
1900-1945
Baby Boomers
1946-1964
Generation X
1965-1980
Millennials
1981-1999
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Recent Snapshot of MSPM
12N = 300
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How Do You Balance?
Pedagogical Approach
Use of Technology
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Life experience creates• Autonomy• Need for immediacy• Goal and relevancy-orientation
Motivated by self actualization, professional advancement, service, social interaction
Understand Student Motivation
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Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 4 C’s Technology has enabled
students to be more participatory learners
Process of content development is key
Developing content is as valuable than the end result
Accountability for Learning
Communication
Collaboration
Creation
Contribution
Source: Selected National Findings, Speak Up 2008 for Students, Teachers, Parents and Administrators March 24, 2009 (www.tommorow.org)
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In 5+ years, today’s baccalaureate grads will look online first for their professional Master’s degrees
Really? What Do You Think?
Nancy’s Hypothesis
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Next Frontiers
• Extending distance learning to other colleges at BU• Creating an infrastructure to support blended programs • Extending our outreach more internationally• Creating the Web-Enhanced Classroom