Michèle Shuster Susan Ceppi-Bussman Sandra Johnson The Impact of Online Professional Development & QM in Transitioning an Introductory Biology class to a Flipped Format. Michèle Shuster Susan Ceppi-Bussman Sandra Johnson

Biol 211G at NMSU Large enrollment Variety of science and allied health majors Historically very low pass rates “gateway” course

NMSU-HHMI Course Reform Variety of models tested “Best” In-class case studies (~every 2 weeks) Facilitated by peer instructors Increase in A’s and B’s Dramatic decrease in F’s and W’s Reduction in performance gap

Next Steps Increase use of case studies Mini-cases during interactive lectures More frequent use of full-period case studies Move towards a flipped classroom format Out-of-class prep work In-class reinforcement, practice & applications

Out-of-Class Prep Work Delivered online How to do that effectively? Applied to NMSU’s New2Online Program Eternally grateful to have been accepted

New2Online New faculty professional development program 1st cohort in progress/finishing QM-based workshops LMS workshops Assignments/discussions Develop specific course elements

Michèle applied to “flip” Course still has substantial F2F component Specific guidance for her situation Individualized mentoring in the program

QM- who knew?!? I had no idea… Many concepts were familiar from F2F & Scientific Teaching E.g. QM2, QM3, QM4, QM5 “good teaching is good teaching” (quote from Sandy) Others were a whole new world

My New2Online Approach 1. Enhance online prep assignments for existing case studies Use more media, fewer textbook readings E.g. NYT, WSJ, NCI, Medline 2. Create new prep assignments To move “straight forward” content online/pre-class Free up class time

Prep Assignments Screencast (&/or choice to do textbook reading) With script for screencast Prep questions To answer before class

In-class Clicker questions to review prep questions Use freed-up time Formative assessment Accountability Use freed-up time Mini-cases/extended examples Support challenging concepts

After-class Review questions More review & practice

Q1: What happened? A1. QM1 changed my life! 150 students, way more moving parts, only 1 question about where to find something At least two informal comments from students that they enjoy the prep videos (screencasts)

Q2: Can students navigate it? A2. Yes Students are coming prepared Able to find & complete prep assignments I have had more time to spend on more challenging concepts

Q3: Is it working? A3. Yes Exam scores are improved relative to previous semesters Presumably will translate to higher final course grades

Q4: Most surprising? A4. QM8! My course design is far more accessible/ negotiable Took a lot of thought re screencasts vs. other video formats And using my own vs. external sources (& it is now so embarrassing to go back to old course websites)

Acknowledgements Biol 211 Course Reform New2Online Ralph Preszler NMSU College of Arts and Sciences HHMI (funding) NMSU OCIP Program New2Online Mentors ASNMSU Student technology fees support the program NMSU Canvas Team

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