1. Academic Technology Portfolio Jim Woodell

2. Portfolio Focus Some tools development Emphasis on strategic planning activities Intersection of academic and administrative technology

3. Portfolio Contents Problem-Based Learning Modules Online Tools Guidebook School Improvement Planner Faculty Development Institute College Portal Planning

4. Problem-Based Learning Modules Context: Need to engage adults in real world, anchored learning. Create context for online discussions. Interest in enlivening content.

5. © The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement, Vanderbilt University Problem-Based Learning Modules Approach: Adaptation of STAR Legacy framework Creation of Flash-based modules Links to resources & discussions STAR Legacy Module assessment wrap up challenge thoughts perspectives & resources

6. Problem-Based Learning Modules Results: Increased participation More breadth and depth in content coverage Student-centered discussions

7. Online Tools Guidebook Context: Need for “getting started” guidance. Unify multiple help resources. Provide examples and inspiration. Your Course Online: Services and Tools to Support Online Teaching and Learning at Tufts University Academic Technology at Tufts © Academic Technology, Tufts University

8. Online Tools Guidebook Approach: Focus on solving instructional problems. Examples and quotes from peers. Clear contact information.

9. Online Tools Guidebook Results: Increased contacts to Academic Technology. Less confusion around options. More requests for online accounts.

10. School Improvement Planner Context: Online best practices resource. Rich case studies and research content. Need for implementation tools. © The LAB, Brown University

11. School Improvement Planner Approach: Step-by-step process for benchmarking. Analysis and planning tools. Encourage interaction. © The LAB, Brown University

12. School Improvement Planner Results: Context for content browsing and searching. Application of research and success stories to improvement goals. Increased interaction on the Knowledge Loom.

13. Faculty Development Institute Context: Congressionally-funded project at SNHU Need for diverse faculty development options Concept developed based on diffusion of innovations Woodell and Garofoli, Syllabus Magazine, January 2003

14. Faculty Development Institute Approach: Face-to-face and online seminars Online community Effective practices implementation tools

15. Faculty Development Institute Results: Expanded resources and connections for adjunct instructors Improved teaching and learning with technology More visibility for university

16. Portal Development Context: Enhanced services, connections for online students, instructors Improvement of campus- wide communications New branding and marketing effort Southern New Hampshire University HomeMy CoursesCampus CentralFacultyStaff

17. Portal Development Approach: Re-constituted Web committee Constituent mapping Alignment with strategic objectives ii ii i ii i   information/transactions > relationships

18. Portal Development Results: Increased collaboration between distance education and campus More and better support for adjunct community Uniting technology with strategic outcomes