Expanding Blended Learning Through Tools and Campus Programs A UCF/AASCU Project Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President, Distributed Learning University of Central Florida

Project Overview Scale the proven UCF Blended Learning model via the national AASCU network of more than 420 institutions and systems Starting with 20 targeted schools selected for their alignment with NGLC objectives (under 26, low income)

Scale UCF Model of Blended Learning Across 20 AASCU institutions and 11 states

Partners Individual Institutions State Coordinating Institutions State Participating Institutions Columbus State University Missouri  Harris-Stowe State University Fayetteville State University Southeast Missouri State University  Lincoln University of Missouri Grambling State University  Missouri Southern State University Northwestern State University (LA)  Missouri State University Indiana University Kokomo  University of Missouri- St. Louis Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Alabama  University of North Alabama The College at Brockport, State University of New York Troy University  University of South Alabama Thomas Edison State College Minnesota  St. Cloud State University University of Maine at Fort Kent Winona State University

Course Evaluation Ratings Course Modality % Overall “Excellent” Blended51.2% Fully Online48.3% Face to Face48.2% Lecture Capture (with classroom)43.4% Lecture Capture (no classroom)41.6% N = 672,185

Student Success Rates by Modality Percent F2F (n=669,51 8) Blended (n=60,309) Fully Online (n=157,922) Spring 10Summer 10Fall 10Spring 11 Summer 11 Fall 11

Withdrawal Rates by Modality Spring 10Summer 10Fall 10Spring 11 Summer 11 Fall 11 F2F (n=749,65 6) Blended (n=60,958) Fully Online (n=158,031) Percent

Student Satisfaction in Fully Online and Blended Courses 39% Fully online (N = 1,526) Blended (N = 485) 41% 11% 9% Very Satisfied UnsatisfiedSatisfied Neutral 38% 44% 9% Very Unsatisfied 3% 5% 1% Percent

Faculty Willingness to Teach Web/Blended Courses in the Future Positive Neutral or negative Online n=71 Blended N=53 Modality 81% 16% 2% 69% 13% 10% 6% 4% Definitely Probably Probably not Definitely not

Management Structure

Composition Coordinators: Elizabeth Wardle & Debbie Weaver English Composition I: Expository writing with emphasis on effective communication/critical thinking. Emphasizes the writing process. “Flexible Template” model Prix Fixe or A la carte 6-week online course for participating faculty to understand the blended format applied to the WAW curriculum. Monthly webinars starting in Fall.

Algebra Coordinator: Tammy Muhs College Algebra: Algebra skills: Inequalities, high degree polynomials, graphs, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and systems of equations. “Flexible Template” will allow for individualized customization. One or more webinar sessions for participating faculty to understand the blended format applied to the modified emporium model of the Algebra curriculum. Monthly webinars starting in Fall.

Assessment Coordinator: Patsy Moskal IRB consultation Assessment / Data Collection Centralized online form Student perception Student success Course retention/withdrawal

Blended Learning Toolkit An open educational resource (OER) Blended Learning Toolkit containing: Best practices, strategies, models, and course design principles. Two OER prototype courses (Flexible Templates) Composition Algebra. Directions for applying the toolkit to create original blended courses. Train-the-trainer materials. Assessment and data collection protocols, including survey instruments and standards.

Blended Learning Toolkit Now available:

BlendKit Generic instruction on blended course design and delivery 5 week free MOOC Register now! Starts 9/24/12.

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