Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio Better Retention Through Course Redesign Amiee M. Wagner, MS Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio

Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio Ohio Learning Network with NCAT Awarded Central Ohio Technical College one of nine Technology Innovation grants in December 2004 Implemented the Replacement/Blended Model

Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio Average DFW Rates for HAPI Traditional  % (five years) Blended  8%

Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio Why the low DFW? Students/instructors met once a week –Maintain personal contact Students worked on application based group projects –Students complete “lower level learning” at home –Students must be prepared for group activity Instructor becomes “learning facilitator”

Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio Roadblocks Students/instructors met once a week –Developed asynchronous course Administration wanted to offer students options in delivery method

Human Anatomy and Physiology Redesign Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio

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