Course RedesignMid-Course
Assessment1/18/2012
Lessons Learned from Pilot
MathematicsModels diverse
Emporium Replacement Linked Workshop
All reported some improvement relative to stated problem
Linked Workshop didn’t work as optional for students and they will make it mandatory
Lessons Learned from Pilot Bio/Chem/Psychology
Multiple models with emphasis on Replacement Issues
Too many adjuncts Make classes more interactive DWF rate high in science courses
Worked well GAs and UGAs Clickers Publishers both worked well and not
Big impact on the redesign Get through more material rather than less in one case Campus logistic as issue Don’t identify it as a “pilot”
Didn’t work Online discussion board had mixed value depending on course. OLA ran the blog
seemed to help Group with common final saw 10% improvement as part of the data collection
Lessons Learned from Pilot
Sustaining the Redesign
You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign
Sustaining the Redesign
You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign
Our hope is three foldThis investment will be sustained
Sustaining the Redesign
You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign
Our hope is three foldThis investment will be sustainedYour redesign will stimulate similar rethinking in
other departmental courses
Sustaining the Redesign
You, your institution, and the funding source have a big investment in your course redesign
Our hope is three foldThis investment will be sustainedYour redesign will stimulate similar rethinking in
other departmental coursesYour department will be a model for similar thinking
in other departments
Sustaining the Redesign
Redesigns have many inter-connected componentsUnderlying academic and/or financial issueFacultyTA’s and ULA’sAssessment assistanceOITDepartmental, Dean, Provost supportLab resources
Sustaining the Redesign
Redesigns have many inter-connected componentsUnderlying academic and/or financial issueFacultyTA’s and ULA’sAssessment assistanceOITDepartmental, Dean, Provost supportLab resources
These can’t be depended upon forever
Sustaining the RedesignWhat can go awry?
Staffing changes Especially if redesign isn’t a full team effort
Need for additional resources due to enrollment growthLoss of support from departmentDesire to do something “new” even though redesign is
workingLack of commitment for ongoing data analysisReward system does not encourage academic innovation
Factors Contributing to Sustaining Your Investment
Ongoing success Student Faculty satisfaction Cost effectiveness
Continuous Improvement
Effective reinvestment of saved resources
Communication with all stakeholders regarding effectiveness and efficiencies achieved
Work to develop a climate for academic innovation USM Strategic Plan Specifically Includes This