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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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 Current Teaching Practices And expectations
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
MyLabs Products Academic Skills Social Science
MyLabs continued Math & Statistics Business & Economics World Languages
What Makes MyMathLab Successful? to ,519 courses created 23,703,029 tests and quizzes submitted 50,817,508 homeworks submitted 2.2 million unique students Since September grading 1 million assignments per day! Used in 85% of All NCAT Math Redesigns!
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 MandatesRedesign Mandates Look at the program from top to bottomLook 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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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
Case Study #1: Univ of Alabama Emporium Model Success Rates (ABC) Subsequent Course Completion Rate
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
Case Study #2: Florence- Darlington Technical College Hybrid Model Final Exam Scores Subsequent Course Completion Rate
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”
Case Study #3: College of Sequoias Supplemental Model Required vs Optional Success Rates (ABC)
Math Redesign Demo Site User name: courseredesign2010 Password: courseredesign_2010
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Student Success with Mastering Assessment is the Key!! Require Mastering for a minimum of 10% of the final course grade. Assign a mix of tutorials, activities, and test bank problems. Use the recommended grading settings. Set student expectations.
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