Tammy Muhs, Ph.D.Assistant Chair, Mathematics Department
University of Central FloridaNCAT Redesign Scholar
Getting Started with Course Redesign
Webinar Agenda IDENTIFY the problem(s) CHOOSE the learning technology, text, and
method of delivery that best fit your goals BUILD an assessment plan WORK collaboratively START small
Questions and Answers
Identify the problems you want to solve…
Why did we consider a mathematics course redesign?
Increase learning outcomes and success rates while decreasing cost* and withdrawal rates
Received the NCAT Grant in Spring 2008 Cost* - this goal was added as a
requirement for the NCAT participation
UCF Redesign Goals
A) Current success rate of students B) Budget concerns C) Space concerns D) Administration request or requirement E) Creation of online or blended learning
options F) Two or more of the above G) None of the above
Why are you considering a course redesign?
Choose the learning technology, text, and method of delivery that best fit your goals…
What redesign models can you use?Emporium (Lab) Model***Replacement (Hybrid) Model***Supplemental ModelFully Online Model
***Typically produces the best results (student learning and cost) for Mathematics courses
Students spend one hour in class ◦review concepts from the previous week
◦highlight upcoming material◦receive administration information
How does UCF run their classes/lectures, administer exams, and support students?
Students spend a required three hours in the Mathematics Assistance and Learning Lab (MALL)• Online hw and quiz assignments are
completed for the most part in the lab• Proctored environment • MALL staff provide on-demand assistance
for students
MALL Hours:
Testing is completed online in a proctored environment using a password system◦ Immediate feedback◦ Free response questions or multiple choice◦ Challenge week◦ ADA time accommodation adjustments◦ Integrity violations almost non-existent◦ Cost savings
Online Testing:
A) Emporium (Lab) ModelB) Replacement (Hybrid) ModelC) Supplemental ModelD) Fully Online Model
Which model do you think would be most appropriate for your institution?
Current Trend nationwide Provides for immediate feedback
◦Reduces grading Addresses the needs of our students
◦Anytime, anywhere learning◦Flexibility◦Delivery system that they are accustomed to using
Use of Technology
How much do you believe the Help me solve this feature helped you learn College Algebra? (Fall 2011; n=1266)
◦92.1% of students replied with either very much or somewhat
Interactive Online Learning Environment
Will the technology and associated textbook be used in face-to-face classes? blended (hybrid) classes?
a lab setting? completely online classes?
What learning technology choices do I have?
Does my institution require use of a specific LMS? Integration concerns
Provision of technical support?Technical support for students and faculty
Progress monitoring?Does the technology support
Build an assessment plan…
A) YesB) NoC) I don’t know
Does the course you are considering for redesign currently have an established assessment plan?
We cannot state that students are learning unless we have evidence to support the claim.
We do not know if or how to change our strategies unless we have analyzed the data from measures.
We cannot develop our effectiveness as teachers unless we synthesize the results of multiple assessments to improve our performance.
Assessment is a major part of pedagogy
The purpose of Assessment is to provide a continuous process of planning measuring analyzing results using the results to make informed decisions◦preferably, this will lead to improvements
Purpose of Assessment
Assessing the Program
Well defined learning goals
Well defined learning objectives
Two measures for each
Consistency
Identifying reasons for variability
Work Collaboratively! Get everyone—and keep everyone—on the same page…
Creating a workable plan
Sell the plan, keep everyone informed
Faculty should be consulted on all decisions
Faculty buy-in and Administrative Involvement:
UCF team meets weekly to discuss content as well as plan curriculum and assessment
UCF used the “coordinator” function of MyMathLab
Team Meetings and Technology Tools:
Start small…
UCF is the 2nd largest in the country◦ Fall 2013 enrollment 59,770
One of Florida’s eleven public universities
Academic Programs:◦ 91 Bachelor’s◦ 86 Master’s◦ 3 Specialist◦ 30 Doctoral◦ 1 Professional (Medicine)
What was “small” for UCF?
Our pilot was 941 students!
Most successful redesigns have started with a pilot and continued until fully implemented
Add additional technology as comfortable Some institutions start with homework and then
add quizzes, tests, adaptive learning, multimedia, study plan, etc.
Questions…