Brian Duggan, M.A. Director, Learning Services Office of Information Technology From Chalk to Cathode Ray Tubes - the Leap to Distance Learning.

Brian Duggan, M.A.Brian Duggan, M.A.

Director, Learning ServicesDirector, Learning Services

Office of Information TechnologyOffice of Information Technology

From Chalk to Cathode Ray Tubes From Chalk to Cathode Ray Tubes - the Leap to Distance Learning- the Leap to Distance Learning

What We’ll Cover TodayWhat We’ll Cover Today

Why DL is DifferentWhy DL is Different Planning the CoursePlanning the Course LogisticsLogistics Teaching StylesTeaching Styles TechnologyTechnology

Engagement & Engagement & InteractionInteraction

Clothing Do’s & Clothing Do’s & Don’tsDon’ts

If you remember nothing else If you remember nothing else today... today...

A Successful DL Class Needs:A Successful DL Class Needs: Careful Planning & ScriptingCareful Planning & Scripting Some “Techno-fluency”Some “Techno-fluency” Continual InteractionContinual Interaction

Why is DL Teaching Different?Why is DL Teaching Different? Physical & Psychological SeparationPhysical & Psychological Separation Reduced Visual FeedbackReduced Visual Feedback Reduced SpontaneityReduced Spontaneity Technology IntimidationTechnology Intimidation Passive ReceptorsPassive Receptors Other reasons?Other reasons?

Planning your Course Planning your Course (pt1)(pt1)

Set Learning Goals & ObjectivesSet Learning Goals & Objectives Prepare an “Extended Syllabus”Prepare an “Extended Syllabus” Develop Lesson “Scripts”Develop Lesson “Scripts” Prepare Exercises,Prepare Exercises,

Assignments, Tests,Assignments, Tests,& Evaluations& Evaluations

Planning your Course Planning your Course (pt 2)(pt 2)

Prepare & Test Media, Graphics, Prepare & Test Media, Graphics, Handouts, Video Tapes etc.Handouts, Video Tapes etc.

Obtain Copyright ClearancesObtain Copyright Clearances Meet MDL Support StaffMeet MDL Support Staff Know the Courier’s DeadlineKnow the Courier’s Deadline Get Comfortable with Technology Get Comfortable with Technology

Planning your Course Planning your Course (pt 3)(pt 3)

Create Web Supplementary Materials Create Web Supplementary Materials (Blackboard & Turnitin.com)(Blackboard & Turnitin.com)

Set Office Hours & LimitationsSet Office Hours & Limitations EmailEmail PhonePhone Drop-InDrop-In

Extended Course Syllabus Extended Course Syllabus

Name, Number & Name, Number & TitleTitle

Semester Taught, Start Semester Taught, Start & End Dates& End Dates

DescriptionDescription Learning Goals & Learning Goals &

ObjectivesObjectives Instructor’s Name, Instructor’s Name,

Contact Info, & Office Contact Info, & Office HoursHours

Class Meeting Class Meeting TimesTimes

Significant DatesSignificant Dates Required TextsRequired Texts Lecture/Module Lecture/Module

ScheduleSchedule Description of Description of

Assignment & Test Assignment & Test Formats/CoverageFormats/Coverage

Extended Course Syllabus:Extended Course Syllabus:Planning for Each ModulePlanning for Each Module Specific ObjectivesSpecific Objectives Separate Lesson Plans and/or ActivitiesSeparate Lesson Plans and/or Activities Discussion Questions or TopicsDiscussion Questions or Topics Specific AssignmentsSpecific Assignments Description of Terms or GlossaryDescription of Terms or Glossary Supplementary ResourcesSupplementary Resources

Articles, Book Chapters, URLs, Readers, etc.Articles, Book Chapters, URLs, Readers, etc.

The Lesson “Script”The Lesson “Script”

Begin3:00pm-

End3:05

TopicAnnouncements

SourceElmo

3:05- 3:20 Intro to VisualImpairment Myths

Elmo “Legal Def”& “Time” cover35mm Slides-

3:20- 3:35 UnderstandingVisual Impairment

Video –“Believing”

3:35- 3:45 Discussion Elmo- “How doesADA providefor...”

Psychology of the SensesPsychology of the Senses

Managing the TechnologyManaging the Technology

Managing the TechnologyManaging the Technology

Become “Fluent”Become “Fluent” Attend TrainingAttend Training Private Practice TimePrivate Practice Time

Lesson “Script” Lesson “Script” Actual Course MaterialsActual Course Materials

Prepare Back-Up Plan for both SitesPrepare Back-Up Plan for both Sites

Back-Up PlansBack-Up Plans Fax Materials to Remote SiteFax Materials to Remote Site Conference PhoneConference Phone Post Lecture on WebPost Lecture on Web Video tape LectureVideo tape Lecture Alternate Activities Alternate Activities

DiscussionDiscussion Group WorkGroup Work ProjectsProjects

Engaging LearnersEngaging LearnersThrough the Glass Barrier Through the Glass Barrier (pt 1)(pt 1)

Know Students at Both SitesKnow Students at Both Sites Check for ComprehensionCheck for Comprehension Plan Interaction in Plan Interaction in Lesson “Script”Lesson “Script” Frequent Breaks in Long ClassesFrequent Breaks in Long Classes

Engaging LearnersEngaging LearnersThrough the Glass Barrier Through the Glass Barrier (pt 2)(pt 2)

““Threaded Discussion” or “Chat” on Threaded Discussion” or “Chat” on WebWeb

Encourage Study Pairs or TeamsEncourage Study Pairs or Teams Teach from Remote Site at Least Teach from Remote Site at Least

Twice!Twice! Remind Them of Your AvailabilityRemind Them of Your Availability

Encouraging InteractionEncouraging Interaction

Assignments or Discussion Assignments or Discussion beforebefore Class StartsClass Starts

First Interaction Right AwayFirst Interaction Right Away Shorten Intros & Get to ContentShorten Intros & Get to Content

Encouraging Interaction Encouraging Interaction (pt. 2)(pt. 2)

Peer PresentationsPeer Presentations Invite Discussion, Ideas, Comments Invite Discussion, Ideas, Comments

(not just questions)(not just questions) Reserve 1/3 of Available Time for Reserve 1/3 of Available Time for

Discussion/ActivitiesDiscussion/Activities

Events of InstructionPre-Instruction

Instruction Post-Instruction

1. GainAttention

4.PresentStimulus

7.ProvideFeedback onPerformance

2. StateLearner’sObjective

5.ProvideLearningGuidance

8.AssessPerformance

3. StimulateRecall ofPriorLearning

6.ElicitPerformance

9. EnhanceRetention &Transfer

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ClothingClothingDo’s Do’s Don’tsDon’ts

Patterns, Plaids, & Patterns, Plaids, & PinstripesPinstripes

WhiteWhite Red & YellowRed & Yellow Excessive JewelryExcessive Jewelry

PastelsPastels Darker Jacket Darker Jacket

w/white shirt/blousew/white shirt/blouse Be ModestBe Modest Check with Camera Check with Camera

OperatorOperator

Avoiding the Talking Head...Avoiding the Talking Head...

Remember that Half of your Students Remember that Half of your Students are Watching “Television”are Watching “Television”

Mix Media Throughout ClassMix Media Throughout Class Review Teaching StrategiesReview Teaching Strategies

Video & Print Resources in Media & Video & Print Resources in Media & Distance LearningDistance Learning

Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning& Learning

You Must Remember This...You Must Remember This...

A Successful DL Class Needs:A Successful DL Class Needs: Careful Planning & ScriptingCareful Planning & Scripting ““Techno-fluency”Techno-fluency” Continual InteractionContinual Interaction