Distance Learning Training for Faculty: If you build it, will they come? by Kathy Keairns & Alex Martinez, Instructional Designers Elizabeth Anthony, Instructor, Social Work University of Denver

Residential campus Undergraduate enrollment – 4542 Graduate enrollment – 5,486 University College – Professional & Continuing Studies

Distance Learning Workshop Project Background What? Who? How? Why?

Important Course Goals Provide instructors with experience and comfort when using Blackboard.Blackboard Stress the importance of early preparation, structure and detail. Demonstrate new communication strategies. Learn best practices and learn by example.

Our Course Syllabus **Refer to Handout** Workshop Description Prerequisite Skills Course Goals Weekly Topic Schedule Evaluation Rubric

Weekly Check List

Misconceptions Course conversion Use of PowerPoint and other traditional strategies Role of peer interaction Role of the instructor Class time

Experiencing Online Learning as a Student Role of the CTL training workshop –Framework –Conceptualization –Reality check –Proper planning time –Go to BlackboardBlackboard

Lessons Learned Plan ahead Think differently Seek substantive area and technical reviews

Feedback Q3. I feel more confident about teaching with Blackboard after completing the Week 1 Blackboard assignments and modules. Percent Strongly Agree31% Agree50% Disagree13% Strongly Disagree0 Unsure 6%

Advantages/Benefits Participant Feedback “I’m really looking forward to developing and teaching online and this workshop has helped me to feel more confident in my ability to offer a course that will be informative and interesting.” “…You also provided helpful suggestions on how to keep it from being overwhelming (letting students know how to get started, providing an estimate of how much time to spend, etc.). VERY helpful!” “…and I have a better understanding of the work involved in teaching online (it's alot!). I'm looking forward to developing an online course.”

#1 Challenge – High Dropout Rate “Unfortunately some unexpected health issues have arisen and I need to discontinue participation in the DL Workshop. I can't tell you how much I have learned, not only regarding DL, but also about myself and how I learn…” “…after much deliberation, I have decided to not proceed with the course…I realized that teaching in an on-line format isn't for me--at least for now.” “despite the best of intentions, I just do not have the bandwidth to do anything right now but write my thesis. I am hoping hoping hoping that this on-line training is offered again.”

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Week 1 Checklist You should plan 5 hours this week to complete the readings, discussions, Blackboard Assignments, and other activities. Preparation ___ Review the Syllabus and Student Orientation. ___ Post a short biographical description in the Discussion Forum entitled, “Who is Out There?” and read the postings of your colleagues in order to gain a familiarity with the interests represented in this course and potential resources for you. ___ Read Week One materials and begin reading your supplemental text. Send the professor an regarding your book selection. ___ Rent and view the movie “Thirteen” (2003) directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Reflection & Discussion Assignments ___ 1. After reading all modules, complete the Self-Assessment Quiz located at the end of Module 2. ___ 2. Complete Assignment 1: Remembering the Adolescent Voice and post your analysis in the Discussion Board. Check this discussion again later in the week to see what your colleagues have found through their interviews. ___ 3. After reviewing all modules, complete Week 1 Feedback.