Online community-building techniques contributed to student success in a face-to- face large-enrollment rigorous undergraduate course Cara H. Cario, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of Biology, VCU Richmond, Virginia VCU Online Summit Presentation May 13, 2014
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Online community-building techniques contributed to
student success in a face-to-face large-enrollment rigorous
undergraduate course
Cara H. Cario, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of InstructionDepartment of Biology, VCURichmond, VirginiaVCU Online Summit Presentation May 13, 2014
Basic Human Anatomy course
Regional-based anatomy in 4 modules Assessments: lecture-lab combined lab practical format Large-enrollment (approx. 300 per semester, with 12 lab
sections) vs. Summer-enrollment (24 students) 3 instructors, 12 undergraduate preceptors Lecture participation with clicker questions-collaborative
learning Lab: traditional hands-on, prosected cadavers, models,
bones, charts Open Lab for independent/group review Online pre-lab assignments Online textbook reading assignments
Final Grades: Large Spring-12 vs. Small Summer-13
41%
59%
36%
64%
Problem: Building Community
Challenge in a large-enrollment course◦Lecture Instructor-student and Student-Student
connections in large-enrollment setting
Benefits students in a rigorous large-enrollment course◦Supportive, nurturing environment, less isolating◦Elevates motivation to keep up with peers◦Breeds self-confidence to pursue knowledge-building,
ask questions, teach and learn from others◦Shared experiences of challenges and achievements
keeps cohorts together beyond the course
Optional Online Community-Building Exercises Used in Fall-13
Inspirational images
Self-evaluations after each module
Peer-reviewed problem-solving activities
Case studies review
Images of Inspiration
Self-evaluation Surveys
Peer-reviewed problem-solving activity
Case-study review and reflection
Data analysis and Conclusion 1
Final grades vs. Participation in Optional Online Activities (Large Fall-13)