Dutton institute overview
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This document provides an overview of e-Learning at the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State University. It discusses the background and founding of the Dutton Institute, which supports online and blended courses. It outlines the program development model and course development process. It then discusses the future of eLearning at the college, including creating personalized learning experiences and strengthening online communities. Key challenges are also identified, such as providing seamless access and increasing financial support.
Dutton institute overview
- 1. + e-Learning in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Ann H. Taylor 21 March 2012
- 2. + Background - The Dutton Institute “Learning design unit of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences” First online program in January 1999 (GIS), Institute founded in 2000 Supports both World Campus and resident instruction Provides leadership for the distance learning community > 80 online and blended courses 6 certificate and degree programs to date 45 FT and PT individuals appointed to the Institute 17 individuals appointed elsewhere but supported by the Institute ~30 hourly personnel
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- 6. + Program Development Model Look for new market potential Conduct preliminary market research Draft program prospectus Create industry advisory board Revise program prospectus Work through traditional University approval processes Develop Program Office and Courses internally – partner with World Campus for program delivery
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- 8. + Course Development Process Learning designers work 1-on-1 with faculty authors Multimedia specialist, programmers, editors brought in as needed R&D team takes on advanced learning technologies Two semester development timeframe Q&A process from design to peer review $10K $1M – all based on time (% of salary) See https://www.e-education.psu.edu/facdev
- 9. + The Future of eLearning in EMS Createnew, strategically-focused online programs – from undergraduate to doctoral, custom contracts to degrees Shift focus from "content development" to "creating personalized learning experiences” Strengthen online communities and engagement Lead the movement away from a single one-size-fits-all LMS
- 10. + Top Institute Challenges Create agile tools, strategies, and models that can adjust to an ever-changing environment Significantly re-invest in mature courses and programs Providetruly seamless access that is driven by student needs, not institutional practices Increasefinancial support through sponsored research and active fund raising (new!) Education is not the filling of a pail but the Engage more members of lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats our departmental faculty and students
- 11. + Contact Information Ann H. Taylor Director, Dutton e-Education Institute atb3@psu.edu
Editor's Notes
- #3: Undergraduate students: 4,176 (EMS), 945 (WD) = 5,121Graduate students: 7 (EMS), 630 (WD) = 637Adult learners (over 24): 677 (undergrad), 601 (grad) = 1,2788.2% international students
- #7: Is there enough of an audience to support a program?Who are our archetypal students?What is the right product for this audience’s needs?What would be their primary learning needs
- #10: Personalized – Retrieve useful information from learning materials,data stored in the learning management systems, discussions, and interactions among learnersDesign and use information retrieval technologies to improve learner's online learning performanceiMPS in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (Ag, CoLA, Eng)Option in Sustainability Management and PolicyOption in Solar EnergyGeneral Undergrad Portfolio in GeosciencesEBF – Undergrad Minor and CertificateUndergrad Certificate of Excellence in Earth ScienceWeather and Climate Risk Management – Short courses and MastersiMPS in GeoDesign (Arts and Architecture)Option in GISiMPS in Intelligence Analysis (IST)Landmen? Marcellus Shale? Climate Change Analysis? BS in GIS?
- #11: Access – RI, financial aid, student services, accessibility