The Next Step in Online Learning Preparation Welcome to STEMtech Concurrent Session October 30, 2012 2:30-3:30 p.m. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Distance Learning.

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The Next Step in Online Learning Preparation Welcome to STEMtech Concurrent Session October 30, :30-3:30 p.m. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Distance Learning Programs and Support Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Why did you choose this session? What do you want to learn today?

AGENDA Introduction and History Mandatory Policy Impact & Future Questions Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

An Introduction and History of “How to Succeed in an Online Course” (HTS) What is the Course? What is the purpose of the course? History of HTS Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

What is HTS? An orientation to online learning at Sinclair Community College A free, non-credit, online mini-course that takes 1 – 3 hours Housed in ANGEL (Sinclair’s LMS) Automated, monitored by staff Requires student login and password Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

What is the purpose of HTS? Familiarize students with ANGEL Acclimate students to online courses at Sinclair Align students’ expectations of online learning with reality Help students assess their comfort level and readiness Offer students resources and strategies for success Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

QUIZ Here are actual questions from quizzes 1 & 2. Let’s see how you do! Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Question 1 Online students may take an online course at their own pace. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 2 Online students must complete an online course within a one-term time frame. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 3 Online students are usually required to interact with other students in their online class. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 4 Online courses are easier than classroom courses. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 5 Online courses require approximately 9 hours per week for a 3-credit hour course. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 6 If someone upsets you in a discussion forum, you are allowed to talk badly about that person in the discussion forum. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 7 Plagiarism is representing another person’s work as your own. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 8 You will not fail one of your courses just because you cheated one time. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 9 Using all capital letters is appropriate netiquette if you are trying to get your point across. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

Question 10 Netiquette is etiquette on the internet. Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH A.True B.False

History of HTS HTS creator, Sherry McAndrew, Web Course Development Team, Need for assessment tool to determine students’ readiness for online learning Funding for developing HTS was not available Early attempts to create HTS were unsuccessful HTS ultimately created using existing resources Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

History Research used as foundation for HTS Dr. Marcel S. Kerr’s ToOLS ™ (Test of Online Learning Success) 1. Computer skills 2. Independent learning 3. Dependent Learning 4. Need for online delivery 5. Academic Skills Course is focused on readiness for online learning Tone of course is friendly and interactive Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Mandatory Policy Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Prior to the Mandatory Policy HTS was: Voluntary for students in good standing Used as a tool by advisors for students with low GPAs Used by some faculty to orient students to ANGEL

Mandatory Policy Created programs and routines to note completion of HTS When a student completes HTS their transcript is updated Must happen in real time without human intervention Allows the student to register for online courses without signatures or special permissions Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Mandatory Policy Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH ANGEL Grade Report from HTS Datatel Entry on transcript

Mandatory Policy Integrated HTS with student records by grandfathering: 1,100 students who completed HTS between 2007 and ,000 students who earned a “C” or better in an online course since Fall 2008 HTS made a mandatory pre-requisite for online courses effective November 7, 2011 (start of registration, Winter 2012) Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Anticipated challenges… Campus Awareness Assisting staff with the new policy Assisting students with HTS completion Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Campus Awareness New Logo New materials: cards and posters New web page and video More in-person facilitation of course Articles in internal publications s to all faculty and staff News items across campus Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Assisting Staff Communicated announcements and information about: help labs for students on demand assistance for students updated policy page Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Assisting Students Set up HTS Help Lab near advising center (no longer needed) Provided personal assistance on demand (no longer needed) Contacted students that began but did not complete HTS (ongoing) Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Impact and Future of HTS Between 2007 and 2011 (5 years) 1,100 students completed HTS Between November 7, 2011 and January 10, 2012 (2 months) 1,900 students completed HTS Compared to Spring 2011, Spring 2012 success rates for all online students increase by 3% (success = A, B, or C grade) Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Impact and Future of HTS A detailed study of HTS’ impact on student success is needed to support: Investment in maintenance, improvements, and facilitation Continued institutional commitment to the Mandatory Policy Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Jana Lehman John Tomoser Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Questions?

Jana Lehman John Tomoser Distance Learning Programs and Support Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH