Workshop on Academic Transformation And Collaboration October 26th 2010 Steve Day Pearson Education
Today’s Agenda What is the role of Technology in Course Redesign? What technology tools exist to aid in this process? Math Redesign Case Study at Jackson State Different Models of Redesign Mastering Platform
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Current Teaching Practices And expectations Skill/Knowledge based Quantitative course focus mostly on skills (or skills that should have been learned in previous course.) Graduation Rates and Teacher Accountability Largely teacher centered (lecture followed by homework – maybe) Highly unsuccessful for many students
What is “Course Redesign?” The process of redesigning the way content of an entire course is delivered, using technology to: Increase pass rates Increase retention Improve return on investment Save time Save money Increase Student engagement in the learning process Over the past few days you heard Michelle Renda and Becky Anderson discuss Course Redesign in the Dev Math session and MML session. They say repetition is the key to learning so can someone tell us what Course Redesign is?
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Jackson State Math Lecture Classes Students uninvolved with their learning Students not responsible for their learning Students must keep up with the class (or stay behind with the class) “I hate math” “I can’t learn math” Math unrelated to major Large numbers of failures and dropouts
Jackson State Math Redesign Redesign Mandates Look at the program from top to bottom Must be modular based Must have a technology component Must be individualized Must have open exit Must reduce cost Must raise completion rates
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SMART Math Center at Jackson State JSCC DEVELOPMENTAL MATH REDESIGN 06/28/2010 S M A R T urviv e aster chieve eview ransfer Emporium Style On Demand Assistance by Tutors & Instructors 76 Student Stations Accommodates two classes of 30 students SMART Math Center at Jackson State 16
Results of Redesign 2009—reduced the total cost by 20% Increased the pass rate by 45%
Results Awarded the Bellwether Award for Excellence in Community College Instructional Services and Programs Spring 2010 Given to only one community college annually in each of three categories 100 colleges applied
“Emporium” Model Univ of Alabama All classes in computer lab setting Lab attendance required Online homework & quizzes Prerequisite requirements ensure mastery Students get individualized help when needed “One room schoolhouse.” Multiple courses at same time See notes in slide -
Case Study #1: Univ of Alabama Emporium Model Subsequent Course Completion Rate Success Rates (ABC) More results in MTG Vol 4. Positive results Again: good return on investment!
Hybrid Model Florence Darlington CC Blend face-to-face with online videos & exercises Online self-assessment with immediate feedback Prerequisite requirements ensure mastery Self-remediation using Study Plan 24/7 online learning See slide for description…
Case Study #2: Florence-Darlington Technical College Hybrid Model Subsequent Course Completion Rate Final Exam Scores Have profs open . Making the Grade. This is of interest to Deans and Department Chairs This slide shows good “return on investment”
Supplemental Model College of Sequoias Traditional seated classroom Low-stakes homework & high-stakes quizzes “Contract” to encourage work outside classroom Class time: less lecture, more interaction In-class worksheets; Students “show work” See notes in slide….George Woodbury’s school. .Homework in MML.
Case Study #3: College of Sequoias Supplemental Model Required vs Optional Success Rates (ABC) In the conclusions section of this case study: if MML is not required, student scores do not improve (poor return on investment)
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Questions?
Steve Day Contact Information Steve.day@pearson.com 405-329-0561 Cell 405-740-2889