Barry A. Berger Professor of Regulatory Affairs Temple University School of Pharmacy QA/RA Graduate Program 1Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 WE WILL EXAMINE FACTORS IMPACTING THE CHOICE OF A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM OR ON-LINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SETTING.  ARE THESE FACTORS THE SAME AS OR DIFFERENT FROM THOSE THAT HAVE GENERALLY BEEN REPORTED? 2Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 A lawyer by background and not a social scientist.  Not at the beginning a big fan of on line learning alternative for various reasons.  Growth in On-Line learning in recent years  Corporate experience 3Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 On-Line- most of the content is delivered on line with typically no F2F meetings  Traditional classroom- F2F  Blended- balanced between on line and traditional (web enhanced traditional classroom) 4Discussion-BABTechDay2012

THE ROLE OF VARIOUS FACTORS IN CHOOSING BETWEEN A TRADITIONAL OR ON-LINE CLASS 5Discussion-BABTechDay2012

6 Interaction with InstructorInteraction with other studentsOral communicationsFace to Face interactions

7Discussion-BABTechDay2012 LocationTimingRigidity

8Discussion-BABTechDay2012 ConvenienceFlexibleTime Discipline

9Discussion-BABTechDay2012 Like a Structured Schedule – Less LikelyPrefer Oral Communications – Less Likely

Survey  Sent to 315 students via monkey survey  Additional handouts to undergrads - a total of 24 (16 traditional, 8 on-line)  Results consistent  Of the 315 survey ed out, there was a total response of traditional, 75 on-line 10Discussion-BABTechDay2012

TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SURVEY RESPONSES 11Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 Interaction with the instructor %  Interaction with other students % 12Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 Course topics available 46.7%  Convenience 37%  Location of class 30% 13Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I like the face to face contact with the instructor– 46.6%  I like the face to face contact and networking with other students % 14Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I much prefer a traditional face to face class- 69.5%  I prefer on-line classes %  It really depends on the teacher and/or the topic % 15Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 If on-line scheduling was more convenient for me due to work, travel, and/or other family commitments- 58.5%  Convenience of time- 49%  Ease and availability of technology to use Adobe Connect- 34%  Certain instructors are great at teaching in an on line format, so I would consider taking the course— 26.4% 16Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I really prefer the traditional F2F class and would not take an on line class if I did not have to %  The classes I want are not always available in Adobe Connect %  Adobe Connect allows me to know the instructors but I never feel I truly get to know the others students in the class- 22.4%  Some teachers just don’t know how to use on line technology very effectively- 22.4% 17Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I like meeting other professionals in the industry F2F and feel the networking in a Temple classroom works better than on line- 71.2%  I find its easier to focus on school work when I’m in a classroom- 57%  Certain classes are only available in a F2F format- 27.1%  There are too many distractions at home or the office- 25.4% 18Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I have personal commitments which make it easier for me to take classes at home-55.3%  My commute to temple U is too far- 36.2%  Traffic to and from campus is an issue for me- 36.2% 19Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I prefer the presence of the Instructor  I prefer immediate feedback from other students  I cannot go to campus to take a traditional classroom course 20Discussion-BABTechDay2012

ADOBE CONNECT- ON-LINE LEARNING RESPONSES 21Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 Convenience %  Course topics available- 45.3%  Ability to learn with others at companies across the USA- 46.7% 22Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 Interaction with other students- 45%  Awkwardness of participating through “instant chat”— 35%  Technical problems with Adobe Connect- 30% 23Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I live too far away from Temple, so this is the only way I can participate in the program—39.7%  It was the most convenient way for me to take a course that semester- 38.4% 24Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I much prefer a traditional class— 20%  I prefer on line classes %  It really depends on the teacher and/or topic % 25Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 On-Line scheduling is the most convenient for me due to work, travel, and/or other family commitments- 93.1%  Adobe Connect is just as effective as being in a traditional classroom. I can interact with other students across the country and enjoy learning in this format— 40.3% 26Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 The classes I want are not always available in Adobe Connect— 50.8%  Adobe Connect allows me to know the instructors, but I never feel I truly get to know the other students in the class- 39.7% 27Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 I like meeting other professional in the industry F2F and feel the networking in a Temple classroom works better than on-line %  Certain classes are only available in a F2F format- 40.3% 28Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 My commute to Temple U is too far- 61.2%  I have personal commitments which make it easier for me to take classes at home- 52.2% 29Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 On-line course is more flexible (timing)  On-line course is more convenient(format)  I cannot go to campus to take a traditional classroom course  On-line course is the only viable option to take the course  I prefer the presence of the Instructor 30Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 AT LEAST IN THIS SAMPLING. THE FACTORS IMPACTING THE CHOICE OF TAKING A CLASS ON-LINE OR IN A TRADITIONAL FORMAT APPEAR TO BE THE SAME IN A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SETTING AS HAS BEEN GENERALLY REPORTED ELSEWHERE IN OTHER SETTINGS. 31Discussion-BABTechDay2012

YOU CAN NOT CONDUCT AN ON-LINE COURSE LIKE IT WAS A TRADITIONAL COURSE. 32Discussion-BABTechDay2012

BLENDED COURSE IS A GOOD MIDDLE GROUND 33Discussion-BABTechDay2012

 Faculty Learning Circle- As a faculty development model (they) are effective because they bring together a community of scholars from different disciplines to share ideas and challenges and to produce a product to support great teaching practice at the university. An alternative to workshops? 34Discussion-BABTechDay2012

On-line can be effective and a powerful tool if employed to fullest extent. 35Discussion-BABTechDay2012