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LAS Online: Reinventing the Academic Enterprise Jim Witte Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Our poster has three (3) parts. ① What is LAS Online? ② Rethinking basic college functions ③ Why “LAS Online” is important for the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign

LAS Online is our college educational technology initiative. PracticesPolicesResources

What we hope to accomplish with LAS Online. Flexibility Scheduling Space Access Residential Non-residential Learning Environment Large enrollment Transfer articulation Cost Right people for the right work

Access: Health Comm graduate program extends courses to non-residential students.

Flexibility: SOC 100 course redesign aims to improve student access. Flexibility Reduced scheduled meetings More anytime/anywhere coursework Scalability Reduced classroom space More computer- based activities

Where are we at with LAS Online? Current Status 80 courses online25 in development

Why not continue business as usual? Why LAS Online now? 17% growth online % F2F 2008 (Seaman & Allen 2010) Higher Ed Growth 50% summer credit is transfer credit Parkland summer transfer credit up 21% Our students seek online Not all courses taken elsewhere prepare students for success here Transfer articulation

What are the challenges in integrating online education into traditional academic structures?

Challenges…….. First time campus has supported online courses targeting residential students. Target residential students as well as non-UIUC students Large course redesign across many depts (Anth, Soc, Psych, Poli Sci, Hist, Bio…….) Scale

Which courses should be online

What does a good online course look like? Diverse modes and media –Video –Simulations –Podcasts –Formative assessment (embedded quizzes) –SYNCHRONOUS component –Etc.

What does a good online course look like? Interactive Engaging Structure –Clear objectives –DEADLINES –Expectations

We have created a new course development process. Course Subject Matter Expert (SME) Instructor Instructional Designer (ID) Instructional Tech Specialist Media Specialist

Professional Development: Teaching Teachers How to Teach Online

Testing Proctored remote sites –OCE handles Online exams –Space –Cheating

How to ensure quality of courses & learning outcomes Online surveys –Mid-semester, end of semester Student focus groups How to ensure that students are learning what is being taught –Learning outcomes assessment pilot

Rethink our IT infrastructure What tools are needed? How to integrate? Toolset For non-residential folks Beyond technical support? Support Learning systems Administrative systems Scale Usual partners like Campus Central IT New partners like Office Online Educ. Partners f2f = online (as much as possible)

Unlimited possibilities Sharing courses with community colleges –Guaranteed articulation –Filling course gaps Can there be ONE PSYC100, SOC100, BIO100….across the state, CIC (Big10), other?