Online LearningSchool of Nursing

Dr. Karen AvinoDr. Kathleen Schell

Web-Enhanced Course Uses web resources to augment an on campus

course. Internet is used to deliver course materials and

facilitate communication. There are regularly scheduled class meetings on

campus. Online tools, resources and communication

methods to support pedagogical needs may include but are not limited to: ◦ syllabus, schedules, email, practice quizzes, additional

visual materials, linked references, required and supplemental readings, grade book, and discussions, etc.

Terminology

Web-Classroom Course Uses internet to deliver 100% of course

content asynchronously. Online tools, resources and

communication methods to support pedagogical needs may include but are not limited to those already described…..

Terminology

Hybrid Course Advertised as hybrid with date and time of meetings listed. Scheduled class meetings deliver less than 50% of course

content. On campus or online synchronous interaction provide

discussion and continued learning opportunities. Students not required to attend the scheduled class meetings. To meet needs of all students, online or on campus meetings

will be taped and provided online through audio streams or video streamed lectures with synchronized PowerPoint presentations.

Online tools, resources and communication methods to support pedagogical needs may include but are not limited to: ◦ Adobe Connect, syllabus, schedules, email, practice quizzes, additional

visual materials, linked references, required and supplemental readings, discussions and grade book, etc.

Terminology

Total Graduates- 665 (1996 Winter)

RN-BSN (1993) ◦ 59 transferable non-nursing credits◦ 30 credits awarded for current RN Licensure◦ 31 credits of UD baccalaureate level nursing

Includes one 3-credit (84 hrs.) clinical course completed in own geographical location

______________ 120 total credits

Online Programs

MSN ◦Health Services Administration (2004)

36 credits, 1 clinical course

◦Clinical Nurse Specialist (2002) 34 credits, 3 clinical courses

◦Nurse Practitioner (hybrid - 2010) 43-46 credits- 19 credits online; 24-27 credits on

campus

RN-MSN (2004) – 134-147 credits◦ Students complete 13 baccalaureate credits

then are transitioned to graduate adviser. ◦ All concentrations listed above are offered….

Online Programs

Additional offerings:

◦ Undergraduate nursing elective courses (3)

Total online courses: 32

Online Courses

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

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Global Reach- 22 States

3 countries- Germany, Japan, Luxembourg

Global Reach

Designated Staff- provides advocacy & support ◦ Program Coordinator◦ Academic Coordinator◦ Recruiter

Established Relationships ◦ Clinical agencies

On site recruitment Developed relationships with education coordinators

◦ Formal agreements with community colleges Transfer credit matrix Free unofficial transcript evaluations Follow up on inquiries On site recruitment

Successful Model

Most successful marketing tool- Colleague referral

Recruitment Display at Affiliating Agency

Understand Population

Use concepts of andragogy ◦ Fits into Lifestyle

Synchronous/asynchronous content delivery

◦ Experience provides basis for learning activities Forum discussions

Connection to others’ experiences Problem centered learning

Teaching Strategies

Provide immediate feedback & relevance to work and personal life ◦ Choice in topics on assignments ◦ Chat room – introductions, Q&A, exam review

Provide internal motivation opportunities for growth ◦ Lead forum discussions◦ Presentations to class online using Adobe Connect◦ Formal papers to develop writing skills

Teaching Strategies

Online courses part of workload during fall and spring semesters◦ Infrequent overload

S-contract (faculty or guest instructors) during special (winter and summer) sessions◦ Paid by the number of students◦ Pay is dependent on faculty rank

Need to commit to teach in special sessions◦ Or willing to have other faculty teach course which they

have developed

Faculty Resources

Course Revision Timelines Courses offered online must be updated each

time course is offered. Lectures are to be reviewed for revisions

minimally every 2 years. ◦ Content, quality of visuals, and new technological

and/or pedagogical methods are to be considered. Courses could be entirely redone or updated

with revisions as needed.

SON Policy for Online Courses & Teaching

Course Revision Timelines Options for semester revision include

re-taping selected modules and/or adding content to the course website.

Lecture revision dates must be listed on the first PowerPoint slide of lecture modules.

Semester revision date must be listed on the Sakai homepage.

SON Policy for Online Courses & Teaching

Maximum Enrollment for Web-Classroom Course The “class size should encourage a high level of

interactivity.” 1

The optimal maximum enrollment per section in 100% online graduate and undergraduate courses is 23.

If additional students wish to enroll, a faculty member has the option to discuss with the Director.

“For online courses that do not have an equivalent live course, student enrollment will require the approval of the Director and the Dean of the college if it exceeds 40 students.”2

1. Higher Education Program and Policy Council of the American Federation of Teachers (2000). Distance education: Guidelines for good practice.

2. UD Online Task Force Recommendations and Implementation faculty guidelines document (n.d.)

SON Policy for Online Courses & Teaching

Professional & Continuing Studies Information Technology • Assist faculty with Sakai and other technology• Assist students with technical problems• Help with online testing setup & logistics• Generate S-contracts/payment

SON Clinical Coordinators • Set up clinical site contracts

Community Clinical Preceptors • Rely on community clinical preceptors to work with

students

Resources

Clinical Nurse Specialist Student Meets Nursing Theorist, Dr. Betty Neuman

Use skilled advisors/faculty Provide students with an orientation course

◦ Online learning, technology, resources, expectations

Have well organized Sakai sites with as much detail as possible

Use a plagiarism program (Turn-It-In) Provide frequent feedback to students Set limits (for students, for self)

Recommendations

Outcomes

Research & Publication PhD in Nursing Science Students

Workplace Promotion Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification

Questions?