How Disruptive Innovation Is
Changing Higher Education Now!With Rob Straby
The Presentation Web
1. Background
2. Your opinions
3. My experience
4. The big research
5. The future
About Rob’s Background
What do you think about technology and learning?
• Write down 3 opinions about the use of technology in learning
• You have 3 blank 3X5 index cards
• Write one idea per card
What do you think about technology and learning?
• Technology can accelerate students’ learning
• Technology can accommodate a wider range of learning styles
• Computers will put educators out of work
• Technology alienates students from teachers
CDP History
1995: Traditional in-class delivery
1996: Survey assesses demand for distance ed
1997: First WebCT course
2000: All courses have a website
2004: Pilot delivery of Teleclasses
2005: All courses available 100% online
2009: Adoption of synchronous Webinars
2014: 500+ Graduates Across Canada!!!
Learning Design
CDP Research Data
1. Distance Education Surveys
2. Student Appraisals of Teaching
3. LMS Learning Analytics
4. Key Performance Indicators
CDP Distance Surveys
CDP Distance Surveys
What Students Say
“I love the flexibility of learning at your own pace and accessing course assignments, posting discussions and doing assignments when it fits into your schedule (based on assignment due dates of course). Online learning allows students to work full time and meet other personal and family obligations that would not be as convenient as a classroom schedule. Plus there is a savings in not having to drive anywhere to attend campus.”
What Students Say
“Extremely flexible schedule that allows you to complete the course from a distance (so there is no travel time or expense). You get to network with people of diverse culture and learn about geographical areas they are from - sharing in their perspectives on the learning. The assignments are life enriching as well as knowledge/course based for learning and very practical. They are affordable and cost effective since you don't have to add travel time and costs, the bonus is you can study and attend webinars/class in you pj's if you like. It makes for a pleasant experience - instead of attending a class at the end of a long work day when you are tired and hungry.”
What Students Say
“For me, the strengths of a web-based course is that it gives me time to process information before providing an answer. If I was in class, I would not be able to provide answers very quickly.”
“It's easier to attend online classes and collaborate with peers online than to do so in person. I felt there was more collaboration with the discussion forums than there would be in class as it provided a forum for everyone to be heard (even those who might otherwise remain quiet in a classroom setting).”
Key Performance Indicators
Average Statistics: 2007-2012
Graduate satisfaction = 88%
Graduate employment rate = 95%
Employer satisfaction = 100%
The BIG Research
Hypothesis = “No Sig Diff”
“The meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning conditions performed modestly better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”
What Works?
Project based learning
Case study presentations
Peer supported learning
Reflection on practice
Practicum experiences
Innovation! ~ Disruption?
Innovative Degree Programs
Impact on Careers?
• Accessibility to skills and knowledge
• Increased career opportunity
• Direct links to employers
Impact on Education?
• Deconstruction of what creates value
• It’s not about content
• Certification and accreditation
• Increase demand for niche leaders
Impact on Global Economy?
What are your….
Observations?
Reflections?
Interpretations?
Credits• Slide 1: CLUC• Slide 2: Brenda Anderson• Slides 3, 7 & 8: Personal
images• Slide 16: U.S. Department of
Education• Slide 18: Stuart Alldred,
modified on Phrase.it• Slide 14: Wikimedia
Foundation• Slide 20: Links embedded in
logos• Slide 21: blog.udacity.com• Slide 24: WizIq.com
• Slide 16 Quote: U.S. Department of Education. Evaluation of Evidence Based Practices in Online Learning. Retrieved January 17, 2014: http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf