Academic Technology PortfolioAcademic Technology Portfolio

Jim Woodell

Portfolio FocusPortfolio Focus

•Some tools development•Emphasis on strategic planning activities

•Intersection of academic and administrative technology

Portfolio ContentsPortfolio Contents

•Problem-Based Learning Modules•Online Tools Guidebook•School Improvement Planner•Faculty Development Institute•College Portal Planning

Problem-Based Problem-Based Learning ModulesLearning Modules

Context:

• Need to engage adults in real world, anchored learning.

• Create context for online discussions.

• Interest in enlivening content.

© The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement, Vanderbilt University

Problem-Based Problem-Based Learning ModulesLearning Modules

Approach:

• Adaptation of STAR Legacy framework

• Creation of Flash-based modules

• Links to resources & discussions

STAR Legacy Module

assessment

wrap up

challenge

thoughts

perspectives & resources

Problem-Based Problem-Based Learning ModulesLearning Modules

Results:

•Increased participation

•More breadth and depth in content coverage

•Student-centered discussions

Online Tools GuidebookOnline Tools Guidebook

Context:

• Need for “getting started” guidance.

• Unify multiple help resources.

• Provide examples and inspiration.

Your Course Online:

Services and Tools

to Support Online

Teaching and Learning

at Tufts University

Academic

Technology

at Tufts

© Academic Technology, Tufts University

Online Tools GuidebookOnline Tools Guidebook

Approach:

• Focus on solving instructional problems.

• Examples and quotes from peers.

• Clear contact information.

Online Tools GuidebookOnline Tools Guidebook

Results:

•Increased contacts to Academic Technology.

•Less confusion around options.

•More requests for online accounts.

School Improvement PlannerSchool Improvement Planner

Context:

• Online best practices resource.

• Rich case studies and research content.

• Need for implementation tools.

© The LAB, Brown University

School Improvement PlannerSchool Improvement Planner

Approach:

• Step-by-step process for benchmarking.

• Analysis and planning tools.

• Encourage interaction.

© The LAB, Brown University

School Improvement PlannerSchool Improvement Planner

Results:

•Context for content browsing and searching.

•Application of research and success stories to improvement goals.

•Increased interaction on the Knowledge Loom.

Faculty Development InstituteFaculty Development Institute

Context:

• Congressionally-funded project at SNHU

• Need for diverse faculty development options

• Concept developed based on diffusion of innovations

Woodell and Garofoli, Syllabus Magazine, January 2003

Faculty Development InstituteFaculty Development Institute

Approach:

• Face-to-face and online seminars

• Online community

• Effective practices implementation tools

Faculty Development InstituteFaculty Development Institute

Results:

•Expanded resources and connections for adjunct instructors

•Improved teaching and learning with technology

•More visibility for university

Portal DevelopmentPortal Development

Context:

• Enhanced services, connections for online students, instructors

• Improvement of campus- wide communications

• New branding and marketing effort

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Home My Courses Campus Central Faculty Staff

Portal DevelopmentPortal Development

Approach:

• Re-constituted Web committee

• Constituent mapping

• Alignment with strategic objectives

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Portal DevelopmentPortal Development

Results:

•Increased collaboration between distance education and campus

•More and better support for adjunct community

•Uniting technology with strategic outcomes