1. Trends in Online Education 2018
Presented by:
Steven McGahan, Karen Premer, Olimpia Leite-Trambly, & Eric Tenkorang

3. Trends Overview

4. Open Educational Resources
Materials for education that are free to use
No copyright or Creative Commons copyright
Can be a large range of learning objects from videos and websites to full textbooks and interactive learning objects
UNK OER Project

5. Augmented/Virtual Reality
Either full 3D simulated worlds or overlays on the real world
Dissemination of information
Gaming and simulation
AR/VR currently limited by technology cost and market penetration

6. Microlearning (Competency Based)
Small learning modules
No more than one learning objective per module
Small bursts of information meant to teach students on- demand
Demonstrate competency then moving on to the next concept
Tied to Stackable Certificates

7. Stackable Certificates
Related to badging and can be tied to microlearning
Achievement is scaffolded using certificates that build upon each other
Mastery is shown not at the course level, but at the unit/chapter/concept level
Extension beyond traditional courses

8. Mobile Learning Use of mobile devices to enable learning
95% of Americans have access to a smartphone
Laptop/desktop ownership is actually down to 73%
Content and activities must be designed with mobile in mind
Content should be adaptable

9. Gamification
Application of game mechanics and game thinking to the process of learning
Adding points or badges to an assignment is not gamification
Gamification directly affects engagement and motivation
The use of multiple stimuli creates a stronger memory

10. Interactive Syllabi Synchronous Online Learning Social Learning Learner/Student/Course Analytics

11. Deeper Look at 4 Trends Interactive Syllabi
Synchronous Online Learning
Social Learning
Learner/Student/Course Analytics

12. Interactive Syllabi

13. What is this assignment? When is that paper due?
Do you have office hours?
What is the late policy?
Source: Getty Images/iStockphoto

14. Traditional Syllabus Class content, teaching methods and requirements
Comprehensive and detailed
Contractual relationship
Never ending black and white text

15. Interactive Syllabus Engaging Captivate and sustain interest
Streamlined
Student-Salient
Visually- appealing ( images, color, font, charts etc.)

16. Syllabus Makeover: The Five ‘R’s
Remove - Redundant content
Reduce - Streamline Content
Redirect - Link to external sources
Reorganize - Front-load salient content
Restyle - Aesthetically pleasing (Graphics, colors, fonts etc.)
- Easy to navigate

17. Tech Tools for creating an Interactive Syllabus
MS Office Word
Google Docs
Populr.me
Piktochart

18. Examples of Interactive Syllabi

19. Synchronous Online Learning

20. What is Synchronous Online Learning?
Instructors, guest experts, student learners are connected through interactive, internet-based technology in real time, from various locations.
Learners can view the recorded synchronous sessions at different times.

21. Synchronous Online Learning Examples
Past:
Current
Distance Education
Telecourse
Satellite
Closed-circuit television
Educational video conference
Interactive webinar
Chat-based online discussion

22. The Case FOR Synchronous Online Learning
Students want interactions with others
Personal engagement
Dynamic learning
Instructional depth
Relevant experiences

23. Synchronous Tools from UNK
Zoom
Canvas - BigBlueButton
Collaborative Classrooms

24. Synchronous Online Learning Tools and Sites
Facebook Live
Instagram Live Video
YouTube Live
Livestream
Periscope (used by Twitter)
Twitch (gaming)
YouNow
Tinychat
Marco/Polo

25. Note about Synchronous Online Learning
Online classes can have online synchronous learning sessions, BUT, instructors cannot REQUIRE students to attend the sessions in real time.
Recorded sessions can be viewed by any student who was or was not able to attend the live session.

26. Social Learning

27. Social Learning is learning with and from others

28. Advantages Of Social Learning
It empowers learners
It appeals to learners of all profiles
It creates a higher impact as learning through collaboration
It helps learners learn faster.
It can be used to support both formal and informal learning.
It empowers learners and is naturally aligned with the way we earn.
It appeals to learners of all profiles including Millennials.
It creates a higher impact as learning through collaboration helps learners learn faster and this can be applied to work quickly.
It can be used to support both formal and informal learning.

29. Social learning channels:
Observation
Reading Materials
Open Educational Resources - OER
Videos

30. Social learning channels:
Collaboration
Collaborative Classrooms
Group Work
Discussions

31. Social Learning Channels:
Interaction with others
Blogs
Wiki
Web Conference

32. Everyone is an Expert

34. What is the future of learning
What is the future of learning? Many things are uncertain about what the future holds, but one thing is for certain: learning is shifting to a remote process, and instructors must prepare to follow suit Amanda Rollins

35. Learning Analytics

36. Analysis of Learning The use of data to evaluate learner performance
Information collected by the LMS yields insights not available in onground settings
Using data analysis of learner behaviors opens a new window
Effective interpretation can reveal the why, not just the what

37. Big Data Vs. Small Data
Big data is the use of large pools of information to identify significant trends
Course level analytics tend to be small data
Human observation of trends in data vs. machine calculation

38. A New Facet
Analytics look at more than just content achievement and mastery
Student behaviors are measured as secondary indicators
Data has been available in the past, but the emphasis has turned to consumption and analysis

39. The Journey Into Analytics
So where do we start?
Basic metrics like time can be an easy starting place
More advanced features are available in Canvas
View Course Analytics from your Canvas course Home Page

40. Canvas Learner Analytics

41. Canvas Learner Analytics Demo

42. Effective Use of Analytics
Evaluation
How well are your students doing and what factors are leading to their success or failure
Intervention
Early identification of at-risk students in your course
Encouragement
Not only used to identify low achievers, but high achievers as well

43. Final Note
Trends can be ephemeral. Some will stay, some will disappear. Use your best judgement when applying these to your teaching.

44. Thank You – Questions? Steven McGahan Olimpia Leite Trambly
College of Arts and Sciences
Natural and Social Sciences
Olimpia Leite Trambly
College of Business and Technology
Karen Premer
College of Education
Eric Tenkorang
College of Arts and Sciences
Fine Arts and Humanities