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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Portal DevelopmentPortal Development
Approach:
• Re-constituted Web committee
• Constituent mapping
• Alignment with strategic objectives
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