1. Reduced Seat-Time with On-Line Learning: A Winning Combination!" Nancy Miller, MS, LPC Assistant Professor of Human Services Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota

2. Teaching to the Max! Incorporating online learning, collaborations and choices in seat-time to enhance student- centered teaching and learning

3. Session Agenda Sunday, August 10th 11:45-12:15 Hennepin Room 11:45-11:50 –Introductions and Mr. Wright 11:50-12:05 PowerPoint –Set the tone with humor –Accessibility Option #1 - D2L and reduced seat-time –Accessibility Option #2 – Attendance and reduced seat-time 12:10-12:15 –Benefits of reduced seat-time

4. Set the Tone – Use Humor! “Teachers must be creative because of the critical role they play in creating an environment conducive to optimal student learning. Humor is often identified as a teaching technique for developing a positive learning environment… Humor is a catalyst for classroom ‘magic’…” College Student JournalCollege Student Journal, Sept, 1999 by Neelam Kher, Susan Molstad, Roberta DonahueSept, 1999Neelam KherSusan MolstadRoberta Donahue

5. Center for Teaching and Learning: Metropolitan State University “Curriculum should include alternatives to make it accessible and appropriate for individuals with different backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and disabilities in widely varied learning contexts.”

6. Accessibility Option #1 Online Learning to enhance options and accessibility

7. D2L & Reduced Seat-Time D2L* in conjunction with in-person reduced seat- time class D2L for all quizzes, assignments, Q & A, announcements, news and mentoring D2L to increase future options for students D2L to teach computer skills in a relaxed environment * Desire-to-Learn online software

8. Demonstration Social Casework Reduced Seat-Time class

9. Technical Assistance for D2L Include technical assistance contacts! Example: For D2L assistance at Metropolitan State University: online.learning@metrostate.edu 651-793-1392 D2L Support Services: Located on your D2L homepage http://d2l.custhelp.com/cgi- bin/d2l.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.phphttp://d2l.custhelp.com/cgi- bin/d2l.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

10. Considering using online learning? Ten reasons NOT to use online learning: http://asstudents.unco.edu/students/AE- Extra/2005/6/Jones.html

11. Accessibility Option #2 Reduced Seat-Time Attendance Policy “My Experiment”

12. Developing Attendance Policies Use a consultant:

13. Attendance Policy Examples Required classes to attend: eight full classes. Attendance will be taken by the instructor at the beginning of the class. You will be required to sign out at the end of the class. If you leave for any significant time during the class outside of the assigned breaks (more than 15 minutes) it will not be considered a full class for you. You have YOUR CHOICE of which eight classes to attend. Save your time away from class for weather emergencies or personal events. It is strongly encouraged, for your learning experience, to come to all classes.

14. Benefits of Reduced Seat-Time Empowerment through choice Encourages commitment Facilitates time-management Avoids excuses Respects schedules

15. Attendance Options as Choices Make everything clear from the start Promote choice and flexibility Encourage discussions and collaborations Use class mentors Share experience in discussion postings Address procrastination through study plans and individual goals

16. Help Desk Assistance YouTube Medieval Help Desk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

17. Q & A Questions?