1. Developing an Online Teaching and Learning Ecosystem
Oma. B. Singh PhD
University of South Florida

2. Discussion Topics Exploring the Connected Learning Model
Describing the teaching and learning ecosystem
Analyzing your course development needs
Creating a course development process
Building an Instructional Design (ID) team
Choosing the right technologies for learning interactions

3. Begin with the framework…

5. Connected Learning
"Connected learning is rooted in the active participation of students, instructors, advisors, and collaborators, offering the ability to connect courses, people, and resources to develop unique personalized learning pathways. This vision of education is of particular interest to those concerned with learner success and the growing role that collaboration plays in all facets of higher education."
7 Things You Should Know About Connected Learning, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, May 2013.

6. Connect to Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem …

7. Deconstruct Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem

8. Ecosystem
Graphic by Nat Soti

9. Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem
OERs
Simulation
Clinical
Digital Library

10. Discussion Topics Exploring the Connected Learning Model
Describing the teaching and learning ecosystem
Analyzing your course development needs
Creating a course development process
Building an Instructional Design (ID) team
Choosing the right technologies for learning interactions

11. Exercise 1: Using a blank page or your digital notepad. 1
Exercise 1: Using a blank page or your digital notepad. 1. Individual: itemize components in your online teaching and/or learning ecosystem 2. Discuss with a peer: What components are most critical to achieve successful learning outcomes? Why? 3. Discuss with a peer: What components are least critical to achieve successful learning outcomes? Why? Time: 5 minutes

12. Focus on the process…

13. Analyzing Course Development Needs
Analyze and define purpose
Identify stakeholders
Outline funding sources/revenues
Develop plans
Integrate management & sustainability plans
Plan for adoption & adaption

14. Outline the process…

15. Review of a Course Development Process
Link to Video: Sample Online Course Development Process

16. Course Development Process Highlights
Invest in expertise Identify stakeholders Use evidence-based research Focus on main goals Build a clear process Integrate project management practices

17. Build the team…

18. Building the Instructional Design (ID) Team: What Your Budget Supports
Individual
Team of 2
Team of
Team of >10 … …

19. Instructional Design Skills & Faculty Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Choose the right-fit individual/s Develop skills to match purpose Integrate a variety of skills Identify the right level of skills needed

20. Discussion Topics Exploring the Connected Learning Model
Describing the teaching and learning ecosystem
Analyzing your course development needs
Creating a course development process
Building an Instructional Design (ID) team
Choosing the right technologies for learning interactions
Just as a roadmap, we’ve explored the Connected Learning Model and delved a little into the teaching and learning ecosystem.

21. Exercise 2: Group Reflection Questions: 1
Exercise 2: Group Reflection Questions: 1. Do you have a clear course development process (for face to face and/or online)? 2. If you do/don’t have a clear course development process, how do you measure the quality of your courses? 3. Do you understand the role of instructional design and what value it adds to your organization? Time: 5 minutes

22. Choosing technology…

23. Some Technologies in the Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem…
Learning Management Systems (LMSs)
(Note: >600 different LMS exists)
Canvas [by Instructure]
BlackBoard
Desire2Learn

24. Some Technologies in the Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem…
Course Development Apps
Links
Purpose/Support
Costs
Articulate 360/Storyline 360/Rise
(High Learning Curve)
High level learning engagements/Audio, Video, Animations
High learning curve
Subscription(annual):
Personal = $999
Bulk/Education Pricing available
Lectora
Lectora Inspire = $2,174
Lectora Online = $1908/year
Camtasia
Medium/High Learning Curve
Personal = $199
Adobe Captivate
Subscription (monthly):
Personal = $39.99
MS Powerpoint/Office Mix
Easy Learning Curve
Free add on

25. Some Technologies in the Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem…
Graphic Design Apps
Links
Purpose/Support
Costs
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Illustrator/Other Apps)
Professional graphics
High learning curve
Subscription(month):
Personal = $19.99
Bulk/Education Pricing available
Audio Editing/Development
Links
Purpose/Support
Costs
Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Audition/Other Apps)
Professional audio editing
High learning curve
Subscription(month):
Personal = $19.99
Bulk/Education Pricing available
Audacity
Medium/High learning curve
Free

26. Some Technologies in the Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem…
Images/Videos/Animations
Links
Purpose/Support
Costs
Shutterstock
Professional photos/images/animations
Limited medical imagery
On Demand
Subscription(monthly/yearly):
Personal = $29.99 and higher
Standard/Team Pricing available
iStock
Personal = $40.00 and higher
Creative Commons
Pixabay
MorgueFile
YouTube
Vimeo
TEDTalk
Your organization library
Professional photos/images/animations/videos
Free
Caution: Follow copyright rules

27. Some Technologies in the Online Teaching & Learning Ecosystem…
Assessment
Links
Purpose/Support
Costs
LMSs
All LMS have built in features to build assessments (quizzes, surveys, assignments)
Usually part of system costs
Surveys:
Kahoot
Poll Everywhere
SurveyMonkey
Qualtrics
Socrative
Build surveys, distribute, can
Limited free
On Demand
Subscription(monthly/yearly):
Personal = $0 and higher
Subscription/Limited Education Pricing

28. Exercise 3: Individual Reflection Questions: 1
Exercise 3: Individual Reflection Questions: 1. What technologies do you think are needed in your learning ecosystem? 2. Can you now attempt to outline your course development process (online or face to face)? Group Discussion What could be your next steps in developing your online teaching and learning ecosystem? Time: 5 minutes

29. Discussion Topics Exploring the Connected Learning Model
Describing the teaching and learning ecosystem
Analyzing your course development needs
Creating a course development process
Building an Instructional Design (ID) team
Choosing the right technologies for learning interactions
Just as a roadmap, we’ve explored the Connected Learning Model and delved a little into the teaching and learning ecosystem.

30. References
Alliance for Excellent Education. (2017). Digital Learning and Future Ready Schools. Retrieved from
Alliance for Excellent Education (2017). What is Connected Learning? Retrieved from
Alliance for Excellent Education (2014). Connected Learning: Harnessing the Information Age to make learning more powerful. Retrieved from
Blaine, K. (2016). What is a digital ecosystem? Not what you think. Retrieved from
BYOT Network. (2014). The components of a digital age learning ecosystem. Retrieved from
Educause, (2013). Connected Learning. What is Connected Learning. Retrieved from
Heick, T. (2015). 6 Design Principles of Connected Learning. Retrieved from

31. References
Kainz, C. (2017). Cultivating the learning ecosystem. Retrieved Prince, K., Saveri, A., & Swanson, J. (2015). Exploring the future educational workforce: New roles for an expanding ecosystem. Retrieved from Saveri, A. (2013). 5 Future Trends That Will Impact the Learning Ecosystem. Retrieved from