1. E-Learning at West Virginia University Sue Day-Perroots, Dean of Extended Learning Cindy Hart, Coordinator for Distance Learning John Oughton, ITRC Coordinator

2. Presentation Identify progressive nature of internal grants to stimulate increased use of instructional technologies Examine benchmarks of changing campus culture toward e-learning Provide E-Learning & Distance Ed Overview ITRC role and support Planning for the Future

3. What is E-learning Type of education where students work on their own and communicate with faculty and other students via e-mail, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication.

4. E-Learning Technologies Higher Education Instructional Television (HEITV) The Higher Education Instructional Television (HEITV) is a collaborative program between PBS Adult Learning Service and ten West Virginia state colleges. Interactive Video Network (IViN) The IViN (Interactive Video Network) network is an interactive video and audio network connecting West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus with other campuses throughout the state. Web-assisted course A course in which the Internet is used to supplement course delivery but not as the primary means of instruction. Web-based course (Online) An online course is conducted entirely through Internet interactions. Students access course materials, assignments, quizzes and tests through a course management software such as Vista. Tools used in a course might include chat, email, discussion board, whiteboards and video/audio media.

5. Outreach –Distance education evolution 1970 - Public TV courses 1988 - satellite – SATNET – 3 courses 1990s – Internet & Creation of Academic Computing Office 1998 – Interactive Television Network (IViN) 2000 – WebCT – CMS 2004 – Spring 47 online courses 2004-5 – VISTA Host - S 2005 – Spring 107 online courses; 32 IViN; 3 HEITV

6. Grant – Getting Started Target - Large Enrollment Courses Use Instructional Technology to Address Student Learning, Retention, and Course Management Address Recognized Faculty Need Excellent institutional case study Good institutional citizen with ulterior motives – High demand on =high demand off

7. Invited Courses Psych 101 1,700 enroll $25,882Summer Stipend Math 126 College Algebra $30,7432 faculty & testing software Geology 101 Basic science $13,548Faculty stipend – 2 terms Total$70,173

8. 2000 Distance Education Initiative First institutional emphasis on totally online courses for external audience RFP open to all faculty Required College match of one-third the grant request. 15% grant funds held until course delivery 12 awards made for total of $163,457 $178,457 matching College funds

9. 2000 D.E. Initiative Courses included –Business English –Mass Communication –British Literature –American Religious History –Special Education –Modern Physics –Corporate Finance –Statistics –E-Commerce –Engineering 101 –Physical Education Teacher Education – program –General Methods – Biology for Teachers

10. 2001 Entrepreneurial Learning Initiatives A series of courses for online delivery Require vested involvement from College Grant provided “seed” money but also required: – equal matching from College –AND half of seed money to be paid back after launch of courses (83% return)

11. 2001 ELI - cont 7 projects funded for a total of $567,627 – $284,061 grant & $283,566 matching

12. 2002 Collaborative Online Degree Programs Expanded emphasis to online/blended degree, degree completion or certificate programs Expanded to include faculty at Regional Campuses – to facilitate 2+2 programming Collaboration required (departments, campuses, HSC, programs) Matching required at 25% of request Evidence of program sustainability

13. 2002 COP - cont 4 Programs funded at $114,432 –AAS in Criminal Justice –Shared Library Resource Courses –MA in Athletic Coaching –Grad Emphasis in Rehabilitation Counseling Delivery began Fall 2004

14. Progression Grants – –Instructional technology enhancement –Asynchronous course –Series of Online courses –Blended/Online Degree, Degree Completion

15. Technology BANNER – Web for Students WebCT 3.0 BANNER, Campus Pipeline, & WebCT 3.8 integration Web for Faculty – grades & class lists VISTA – Host site

16. Evolving E-Learning Instructional Technology Dialog Forum –Engage in meaningful dialog regarding the direction and measures for quality in teaching and learning through the application of instructional technologies

17. Dialog Questions Define Instructional Technology and e-learning IT’s impact on learning What competencies do students need to be successful in e-learning How can we prepare faculty Fiscal and resource challenges How can WVU create a supportive environment for e-learning In what ways can WVU stimulate innovation

18. IT Dialog Projects ~ –Faculty survey available electronically & in paper assessing use of technologies –Identification of competencies required for e- learning & development of those competencies into learning objects for inclusion into University 101 –Research on technology enhanced instructional strategies for large enrollment classes – identify faculty mentors

19. Evidence of Impact Distance Education Growth from 1998-2004 Student Credit Hours increased 307% - –From 3,546 to 14,436 –From 10% of Off-campus SCH to 45% Number of Courses increased 546% -From 41 to 265 -With FERPA – increase in Spring 05 to 800+ requests for “course shells” – primary use to post syllabus, handouts and grades.

20. Evidence of Impact - Degrees Complete Degree Programs Graduate Special Education Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Counseling Physical Education/Teacher Education Athletic Coaching Integrated Marketing Communication

21. Evidence of Impact - Courses Minors, AoE’s and Packaged Courses Undergraduate Business Child Development Communication Studies English Entrepreneurship

22. Evidence of Impact – On-campus Psych 101 – paper to online savings –1,500 on-campus students per term –Weekly quizzes (4 sheets paper X 15 weeks) –Syllabus online (5 pages of paper) –Exam – (10 page X 4 instances) –Total savings 24 cases of paper or estimate $1,638 (plus staff time, laser cartridges, etc.)

23. Evidence of Impact - cont Computer Science 101 – On campus –1,400 students –3 tests @ 8 pages –3 quizzes @ 1 page –8 homework assignments @ 1 page –8 homework feedback @.5 page –Electronic homework submission 8 @ 2 pages –Total 77,000 pages or 15.5 boxes of paper

24. On going Initiatives E-Learning Task Force proposed all ug programs have at least one online course (similar to designated “writing” course) Deployment of all syllabi posted online Minors available online WVU serve as VISTA host for Regional Campuses and state virtual learning site D.Ed & ITRC blend E-Learning efforts

25. E-Learning Summary –Internal grant support Large enrollment classes Asynchronous course development Development of Online sequence of courses Development of Online program of study, degree or degree completion Dialog ↔ Research, projects, presentations

26. E-Learning Evolution Change Criteria –Institutional investment – mission driven with administrative commitment –Incentives needed to stimulate growth –Engage and support faculty in process – Incorporate and support research efforts –Recognize and share successes

27. E-learning Continuing progress see: www.e-learn.wvu.edu Grant RFPs available at the above website under Faculty Services or directly at: www.elearn.wvu.edu/FacultyServices/resources. htm#grantswww.elearn.wvu.edu/FacultyServices/resources. htm#grants http://vistainfo.wvu.edu