Building technology supported learning summary

• Web-enhanced - regular on-campus course with supplemental inclusion of technology
• Hybrid or blended - up to 50% online and/or technology mediated
• Distance learning - 51% or more technology mediated, less than 49% on-campus
• Full online - 100% online, may include required on-campus orientation and/or exams

Learning outcomes for faculty

• experience as a student - student view of primary functions - resources, activities, communications, navigation
• understand faculty legal responsibilities - copyright, FERPA student records, processes for creating and maintaining courses
• practice creating content, using administration and instruction functions - sandbox
• mentoring by experienced Catalyst/ Moodle using faculty
• participate in an online community of practice with other faculty to discuss ideas and implementation of technology supporting student learning
• evaluate and apply Catalyst/ Moodle functions to own course objectives, student learning objectives
• plan and develop actual course specific materials and content - course outline, resources and activities in course Master shell

General guidelines - all courses

• request a faculty Development account - necessary access to Catalyst-specific training.

• Catalyst 1: An Introduction to Catalyst - experience Catalyst/ Moodle as a student, plan and prepare for your own course

• Catalyst 2: Designing & Building Your Catalyst Course - design and build your own Catalyst online course, learn design techniques and tips that promote ease of use and course management.

• sandbox - evidence of resources (links, pages, book), activities (discussion forums with topics, assignments, quizzes), course settings, grading setup

• TSLR Overview and Learning Support (CAOS 198Y) - Seven Principles - pedagogy, best practices, application of Catalyst/ Moodle functions for specific student learning outcomes
  alternative - Catalyst 3 - covers similar some pedagogy and application of Catalyst/ Moodle functions

• request Master shell for building content for a specific course - mentor review checklist prior to request for production course

• request for student accessible course for next quarter

Distance learning course additions

Addition requirements where course work is completed online through the course management system. There is a reduction in on-campus meetings for any of these course formats.

• TSLR Teaching and Learning (CAOS 195Y) - continuing and extending Seven Principles, course management, administration, student support, communication - "self contained" - more extensive because there is little or no other interaction with students other than through the web-based content resources and communication functionality.

• approvals - Dean, Distance Learning, Curriculum Committee

• notification for course catalog as Distance Learning

Technology supported learning readiness Checklist

An undergraduate education should be active, cooperative, and challenging.

-- Chickering & Gamson, 1987

Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education

1. encourage student-faculty contact

2. encourage cooperation among students

3. encourage active/engaged learning

4. give prompt feedback

5. emphasize time on task

6. communicate high expectations

7. respect diverse talents and ways of learning

Moodle

• student view, participation
• activities, resources - add to course - discussion forums, assignments, quizzes
• course setup - lessons, calendar, due dates
• communication, interaction - messages, forums, feedback
• grades, participants
• profile, personalization
• Course Evaluation Checklist based on the Seven Principles

Online teaching and learning

• copyright, FERPA, academic integrity
• student learning outcomes, instructional design
• facilitation - tools, techniques
• student records, activity logs, reports, FAQs
• Learning Environment Technology Considerations

DeAnza Catalyst

• development, live server - access, requirements
• course migration, maintenance procedures
• student records, grade submission
• department oversight
• Distance Learning requirements