Redesign of Understanding Visual and Performing Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University National Center for Academic Transformation Redesign Alliance First Annual Conference Orlando, FL, March 18-20, 2007 Dr. Jim Wohlpart Associate Dean, Arts and Sciences
Course Background Emphasis on Technology, Learning Outcomes, and Assessment Strategies –Instructional Technology and Faculty Learning Goal 9: Aesthetic Sensibility Understanding Visual and Performing Arts –Required General Education Course –University-wide learning outcome Primary Problem: Course Drift
Keys to Redesign Strategy Fully Online Course –Fall 06: 2 sections of 500 Assignments focused on Student Learning –3 Module Exams (Multiple Choice + Short Essay) –2 Longer Essays Alternative Staffing Model Intelligent Essay Assessor
Impact on Student Learning: Module Exam Grades (Part 1) Multiple Choice Questions: Average Grades
Impact on Student Learning: Module Exam (Part 2) Short Essay Questions: Grade Distribution
Cost Savings (Cost Per Student)
Produced by Jim Wohlpart Associate Dean, Arts and Sciences In conjunction with Craig Rademacher Director, Course and Faculty Development With special thanks to National Center for Academic Transformation Pearson Knowledge Technologies Prentice Hall Publishers Instructional Technology (FGCU) Division of Humanities and Arts (FGCU)