IDL6543 T-Slice Blueprint
Getting Started with IDL6543
by George Bradford, Project Manager
Sue Bauer, Eileen Narozny, Daniel Seigler, Amy Sugar, and Jessica Vargas
No. (Calc) No. Event Goals Topics Objectives Assessment Instructional Strategies Interaction Time Estimates Resources Products - Learner's Completed Migration Scalability
1 1 Unit 1 - Module 1: Online Instruction                
2 2                          
3 3   Set clear expectations and learner outcomes pertaining to IDL6543 and the development of their course. IDL6543 Orientation - Syllabus, schedule, protocols, course structure 1. Identify the components of IDL6543 1. View material 1. Read course materials for comprehension Learner to content 0.75 Content management system, IDL6543 syllabus, schedule & protocols     No Problem Yes - fully
4 4       2. Define course expectations 2. Take IDL redesigned syllabus quiz with feedback about its usefulness as a strategy       Syllabus quiz, CDL unit video       Yes - fully
5 5       3. Define your role in IDL6543                 Yes - fully
6 6     Overview of CDL unit, resources, ADDIE Model, and support services 1. Recognize UCF units that support its distributed learning initiative 1. Matching game: items linked to scenarios on services available and contact details from web site 1. Watching videos for CDL unit structure and online support information Learner to content 1.25 Letter from Joel Hartman and Provost, Kogneato game, Prezi presentation, unit Bios, ADDIE model     No Problem Yes - fully
7 7       2. Establish a profile within the Ning community of interest 2. Post in discussion group following a leading question on trends influencing online programs 2. Join a Ning community of interest Learner to systems   Ning account needed       Limited - requires ID reviewing posts
8 8       3. Identify trends influencing online programs         Articles or case studies        
9 9       4. Locate UCF support service information         Web sites        
10 10     Participant/Course Info 1. Complete the online Participant and Course information survey 1. Submit Limesurvey 1. Gather feedback from an online survey Learner to systems 1 Survey instrument     No Problem  
11 11                          
12 12 Bridge:                
13 13                          
14 14   Summary of Unit 1. IDL Orientation     Read summary Learner to content 0.25         Yes - fully
15 15     2. Finding resources                    
16 16     3. Webcourses tools                    
17 17   WhatÕs coming next 1. Consultation 1     Read what's next Learner to content           Yes - fully
18 18     2. Begin developing course map                    
19 19     3. Explore resources for developing content materials                    
20 20   Leveraging what you learned 1. Participation and course information is used to develop course map     Read what you have learned that you will apply in the next section Learner to content           Yes - fully
21 21     2. Begin considering which Webcourses tools might be used to support course map                    
22 22               TOTAL          
23 23               3.25          
24 24                          
25 25 Unit 1 - Module 2: Consultation                  
26 26                          
27 27   Provide the scope for the overall course design and begin to build a relationship with the participant. Participant and Course Information Survey 1. Review the information provided by the participant 1. Informal assessments reviewing participant and course information survey, and course map creation 1. Discussion based interaction Learner to instructor 0.5 Consultation room Skin/Banner Submitted by ID     No - One on one interaction
28 28   Systematic Approach 1. Explain the value of using a systematic approach when designing their online course       0.25 Survey tool, articles, case studies, course map models, course map guideline       No - One on one interaction
29 29   Course Mapping Concepts 1. Explain course mapping concepts 1. The assessment carries into further weeks where they will design their course with those concerns in mind   Learner to instructor (Learner to content) 0.75   Course Map prototype   Terminology No - One on one interaction
30 30     2. Model course mapping concepts using a systematic approach               Terminology No - One on one interaction
31 31     3. Build a prototype course map                 No - One on one interaction
32 32     a. Provide IDL Jump drive                  
33 33     1. Ability to store IDL resources, information and indexed jump page         Jump drives     No problem  
34 34     2. Ability to record the documents they will need to work on               No problem  
35 35   F2F vs Online Commitment and Effort 1. Explain the challenges of learning a new delivery mode 1. The assessment carries into further weeks where they will design their course with those concerns in mind   Learner to instructor 0.5         No - One on one interaction
36 36     2. Explain the adjustment in the development cycle.                 No - One on one interaction
37 37   Content Creation 1. Consider original content creation vs leveraging other resources 1. The assessment carries into further weeks where they will design their course with those concerns in mind   Learner to instructor 0.5   ePack if applicable     No - One on one interaction
38 38       2. ePacks 2. Content creation:               No - One on one interaction
39 39       a. Explain the concept of an ePack a. Select skin and consult on banner       Reach skin and banner search web site     ePacks will be Course Carttridges  
40 40       b. Explain the pros and cons of incorporating an ePack into an online course b. Determine how content will be collected – assess them by ensuring module content submission is completed by date designated in overall plan                
41 41       c. Explore ePack options specific to the participants course c. Determine whether ePacks will be used       Blackboard ePack/course cartridge web site        
42 42                          
43 43 Bridge:                        
44 44                          
45 45   Summary of Unit 1. Finished the participant survey     Review and summarize discussion Learner to instructor 0.5         No - One on one interaction
46 46     2. Reviewed the value of a systemized approach to designing instruction                    
47 47     3. Reviewed the value of a systemized approach to designing instruction                    
48 48     4. Built a prototype of your course map                    
49 49     5. Discussed the challenge with designing for online versus for f2f                    
50 50     6. Discussed and possibly explored ePacks for your course needs                    
51 51   WhatÕs coming next 1. In a live seminar, listen to and consider the perspectives from faculty with online experience     Review using a checklist of what's next Learner to instructor           No - One on one interaction
52 52     2. Define your teaching style                    
53 53     3. Outline design strategies that leverage experienced faculty perspectives and your teaching style                    
54 54   Leveraging what you learned 1. Plan to adjust how you develop courses for online delivery using a systematic approach     Summarize how skills will be leveraged next section Learner to instructor           No - One on one interaction
55 55     2. Use your prototype course map for designing your outline                    
56 56     3. Consider the use of ePacks         TOTAL          
57 57               3          
58 58                          
59 59 Unit 1 - Module 3: Face-to-Face Seminar                
60 60                          
61 61   Consider experienced view Points Consider Experienced View Points     Guided presentations of experienced view points           Presentations need to reflect the changes in a migrated course No - large room occupancy limitation
62 62     Navigate a course activity 1. Volunteer (faculty) leads a tour of a well designed course as a student. 1. Participate as a group to explore the features of a well designed course. 1. Exploration and reflective discussion Learner to learner (learner to systems) 1 ID facilitator required        
63 63       2. Discuss as a group what is good about the design.                  
64 64     Web Vets 3. Discuss and model best practices in selected topics with teaching and learning online (based on collected information pre-IDL) 2. Participate in Q&A of Web Vets discuss course environment 2. Guided presentations of experienced view points Learner to learner (learner to systems) 1.5 Web Vets required       No - large room occupancy
65 65     Course Environment - Large Class a. Sample: Describe and determine the context of the large class   3. Web Vet seminar presentations: Selection process for Web Vets should include the broad definition of a ÒWeb VetÓ – this includes faculty who have online delivery experience, as well as students who also have online course experience              
66 66           4. Group recap discussion – How can we apply what was presented in the design of your online class              
67 67           5. Post notes into online form – in Ning Interest Group area              
68 68           <Break>              
69 69     RITE Online Statistics 4. State UCF student satisfaction statistics with fully online vs. mixed mode courses 3. Consider the validity and utility of the RITE Online Statistics 6. Presentations – RITE Learner to other (Learner to environment) 1 RITE representive required Prioritized strategies   No Problem No - large room occupancy
70 70       5. State UCF student satisfaction statistics by generation in fully online vs. mixed mode courses                  
71 71       6. State the decision rule for the probability of receiving an overall rating of excellence in an online course     Learner to other (Learner to environment)            
72 72       7. Consider partnering with RITE for research on the effectiveness of your online course design     Learner to learner (learner to systems)     RITE research options      
73 73     Administrators Introduction 8. Listen to institutional perspective of online learning at UCF 4. Administrator introduction – no assessment 7. Presentations – Joel Learner to learner 0.25         Yes - fully
74 74           8. <Break – Lunch?>              
75 75   Define teaching style Define Teaching Style 1. Define, discuss and establish an online persona 1. Creation of course structure developed in later unit 1. Small group discussion Learner to learner 2.5 Articles or case studies - online persona, teaching philosophy, interaction Instructor Introduction   No Problem No - small group room occupancy limitation and number of IDs facilitating
76 76     Online Persona 2. Discuss, discover and articulate a personal teaching philosophy 2. Have an opportunity to participate in discussion of Teacher focus and learner focus 2. Video of Bill presenting and discussing – online persona Learner to content   Video of Bill       Yes - fully
77 77     Teaching Philosophy 3. Describe and discuss teacher centered vs learner centered delivery styles   3. Discussion: How can we apply (what was presented) to the design of your online class Learner to learner           No - small group room occupancy & IDs
78 78     Teacher Focus vs Learner Focus 4. Determine appropriate style for online delivery   4. Discussion: How can we apply (what was presented) to the design of your online class Learner to learner           No - small group room occupancy & IDs
79 79     Communication in Online Courses 5. Decide on a communication strategy for online course delivery   5. Individuals fill in a form to record their teaching style notes Learner to content   Form - to record teaching style       No - small group room occupancy & IDs
80 80           6. <Break>              
81 81   Outline strategies for design Outline Strategies for Design 1. Discuss challenges associated with online delivery, such as technical, communication, student (engagement, online environment competency), time (management, zones), cheating, lectures online, handouts, etc. 1. Consider online strategies for their needs with assessment occurring in later weeks with development of course structure 1. Small group discussion <reconvenes> Learner to learner 1.5 Articles or case studies - online strategies for design, online teaching challenges, communication in online courses     Problem area No - small group room occupancy & IDs
82 82       2. Outline preliminary strategies to mitigate course specific challenges   2. Reflect on teaching style notes – any considerations or changes after thinking about this through lunch? Learner to learner           No - small group room occupancy & IDs
83 83       3. Develop awareness of communication options in online course designs and student data restrictions (FERPA compliance)   3. Discussion on challenges associated with online delivery Learner to learner           No - small group room occupancy & IDs
84 84     Online Teaching Challenges 4. Identify the pros and cons of different strategies   a. Technical, communication, student (engagement, online environment competency), time (management, zones), cheating, lectures online, handouts Learner to learner            
85 85         b. Strategies used by Web Vets Learner to learner     Select communication tools/strategy      
86 86     Course Map 5. Edit their course map to fit their course needs   4. Individuals continue filling in form on strategies that work for them Learner to systems     Course Map     No - small group room occupancy & IDs
87 87           5. Group synthesizes their notes into core styles and strategies and then post notes into online form – in Ning Interest Group area Learner to learner           No - small group room occupancy & IDs
88 88           6. Main group reconvene – Highlights presentation (ie summaries) & QA Learner to learner           No - large room occupancy
89 89                          
90 90 Bridge:                        
91 91                          
92 92   Summary of Unit 1. Identified strategic elements that lead to student satisfaction     Use designed course map to facilitate discussion Learner to instructor 0.25         No - large room occupancy limitation
93 93     2. Discussed best practices (on selected topics) that can be leveraged for your design                    
94 94     3. Determined an instructional style for online delivery that approximates your preferred teaching style                    
95 95     4. Identified a communication strategy for online course delivery                    
96 96     5. Drafted a course map to fit your course needs                    
97 97   WhatÕs coming next 1. Technical lab to develop skills for working with Webcourses     Brief online show 'n tell (or use PPT slide graphic depicting different technical steps to be covered) Learner to instructor           No - large room occupancy
98 98     2. Develop an awareness for and the skill to ÒchunkÓ information for online consumption                    
99 99     3. Prepare a syllabus, protocols, and instructor introduction that meet requirements for conversion into HTML                    
100 100     4. Convert documents into HTML                    
101 101     5. Develop a file directory structure                    
102 102   Leveraging what you learned 1. Use your course map to develop a file directory structure     Add to graphic how what they have learned and completed is used in the lab Learner to instructor           No - large room occupancy
103 103     2. Use your course map to develop a file directory structure         TOTAL          
104 104     3. Integrate appropriate best practices into your course design         8          
105 105                          
106 106 Unit 1 - Module 4: Online Lab                
107 107                          
108 108   Identify the steps for creating and organizing online content Online Lab 1. Identify the requirements for creating documents to be coded 1. Creation of instructor intro, syllabus, schedule, and protocols 1. Tell Me, Show Me, Let Me – design approach of technical lab Learner to content 1.5 Webcourses instructor intro, syllabus, schedule, and protocols   Problem area- it can all change Yes - fully
109 109     Create Instructor Introduction 2. Explain the concept of Òdocument chunkingÓ   2. Use documents faculty will use in their courses for lab exercises (Instructor Introduction, Syllabus, and Protocols) Learner to content            
110 110     Create Syllabus, Schedule, & Protocols 3. Review university endorsed designs for course syllabus and protocols
4. Review sample of syllabus quiz
        UCF endorsed designs for syllabus and protocol        
111 111     Document Submission 1. Review university endorsed designs for course syllabus and protocols 1. Apply document submission to instructor intro and syllabus 1. Tell Me, Show Me, Let Me Learner to content   Examples - of formatted Word documents Upload into their course the instructor intro, syllabus, schedule, and protocols   Problem area- it can all change Yes - fully
112 112     Submission Guidelines     2. Use faculty's documents   0.25 Teach.ucf.edu        
113 113     Accessibility         0.25          
114 114     Formatting         0.25        
115 115                          
116 116     Webcourses Tools 1. Complete a virtual tour (orientation) of Webcourse Tools 1. Complete a task modeled in the virtual tour (orientation) 1. View interactive? Presentation (Prezi) Learner to systems 0.5 Virtual tour Select Webcourses@UCF tools   Tools - terminology will change Yes - fully
117 117     Establish familiarity with Webcourses Tools 2. Identify available Webcourses tools a. Not showing how to turn tools on—just orientation (what are the tools) a. To learn about the webcourses tools available             Could be fully scalable
118 118       3. Describe the purposes and uses of Webcourses tools b. Discuss with Francisca's team about feasibility of creating multimedia simulation (prototype development time – 1 month) or Prezi b. Can be used as a model in online instruction              
119 119       4. Describe the purpose of items in the standard course set-up                 Yes - fully
120 120                          
121 121     Course Organization   1. Convert documents, create a directory structure, upload converted documents, and link to course layout 1. Tell Me, Show Me, Let Me Learner to content   Trident - CP Lab Materials     Problem area- it can all change Yes - fully
122 122     Zapt 1. Use Zapt 1.0, an HTML document conversion tool 1. Use ZAPT to convert documents 2. Use faculty's documents Learner to system 0.5 Zapt        
123 123       2. Create an HTML Syllabus, protocols, and instructor introduction using Zapt 1.0                  
124 124       3. Explain the benefits of creating a file structure in Webcourses@UCF                  
125 125     File Structure 1. Develop a file structure to match online course layout 1. Create a directory structure   Learner to system 0.5          
126 126     Layout 1. Set layout for course learning modules 1. Upload files into directory structure   Learner to system 0.5 Webcourses Create Course File structure      
127 127     Upload and link files 1. Upload converted files into development section and link files for student access 1. Upload files into directory structure   Learner to system 0.5          
128 128                          
129 129 Bridge:
130 130                          
131 131   Summary of Unit 1. Learning and applying requirements for documents to be coded     Screencast that summarizes what they completed Learner to content 0.25         Yes - fully
132 132     2. Use Zapt to convert documents to HTML                    
133 133     3. Considering and selecting a file structure in Webcourses                    
134 134   WhatÕs coming next       Screencast that shows and talks about what's next Learner to content           Yes - fully
135 135                          
136 136                          
137 137   Leveraging what you learned       Screencast that speaks to (and shows?) how they will need to leverage what they learned) Learner to content TOTAL         Yes - fully
138 138               4.5          
139 139