Post-Secondary Problem Statement Sandra Larwill – Algonquin College Patrick Lyons – Carleton University

Algonquin College Next Generation Digital College 1 of Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges New Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre – IgniteAC Provincial leader in online learning

Carleton University Comprehensive university We strive for innovation in research, teaching and learning One third of Carleton’s students choose to register in online courses Ontario leaders in supporting professors develop skills to teach in blended and online contexts.

Technology and the Learning Context All PSE institutions use many forms of administrative, teaching and learning tech: – Student Information Systems, Learning management systems, engagement tools, collaboration and communication tools YET… There is something missing.

Common to the PSE Sector We all care deeply about providing high quality meaningful learning and student success. AND We face similar challenges, like: Capacity limitations, limited resources, diverse and demanding learners, time constraints and sometimes competing priorities.

Focus Group Problem Statements 1.Personalized Learning 2.Student Support Interventions 3.Student Media Creation and Collaboration 4.Analytics 5.Accessibility 6.Sandboxes 7.Data sharing between institutions 8.Resource Creation Tools 9.Exam Management and Processes 10.Teacher Development and Collaboration Tools 11.Curriculum Mapping 12.Online Tutoring 13.Learning Management System Enhancements

Top Problem Statement Priorities 1.Personalized Learning 2.Data sharing between institutions 3.Curriculum mapping 4.Exam management

Data Sharing Between Institutions Student Identity Program and course resources/materials Institutional systems/resources – Letters of Permission

Curriculum Mapping A curriculum map is a matrix or table that cross references course offerings and other program components to learning outcomes. Complicated, messy, collaborative, time consuming, yet critical.

Exam Management and Processes Remote and online proctor – Biometrics Paperless exams Question and exam banks Adaptive testing systems Exam administration

Personalized Learning Changing landscape: Course & instructor- centric to learner-centric model Next Generation Digital Learning Environment – Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning

Tsunami of tools and social networks that can connect learners and teachers. Collaboration is key. – Meaningful learning does not take place in isolation Learning environment should be persistent for students. – Learning doesn’t stop at the end of a course or at the end of a program

Personalized Learning It’s not about you must or you can’t. – Leaners and teachers need to work together to build a learning community. Some things should be private others public. Learners are both receivers and creators Universal Design must be embedded