The Art of Technology and Teaching
Training for the Whole Campus Community
Amy Jo Swing, Lake Superior College
Lake Superior College’s Online Journey
1996: 1st Online class
2004: 1st internal LSC Online Peer Review
2010: Administrative Online Evaluation Rubric
2012: Joined QM
2013: Revised Peer Review Process
2015: Completed new training program
Program for Online Excellence in Teaching
Part One: Administrative Tool for Evaluating Online Courses
Part Two: Comprehensive Online Instructor Training
Part Three: Online Peer Review
Program based on research and best practices
Online Training Journey
Varied greatly 1997-2012
Week-long workshops
Fully online & one-one-one training
Comprehensive online training Summer 2012
AQIP project on Comprehensive Teacher Training 2012-14
By Spring 2016, 4 levels of POET training offered
POET Training Levels
• Level 1: Learning Environment Fundamentals • 4 weeks online • 3-4 times a year
• Level 2: Online Teaching Fundamentals• 12 weeks online• Currently Offered in Fall semester
• Level 3: Teaching Technologies• 8 weeks online with optional hands-on labs• Currently offered in Spring semester
• Level 4: Online Teaching FIG (Faculty Inquiry Group)• Meets throughout academic year, every other week• Peer review, exploration, discussion
Level 1: Learning Environment FundamentalsCourse Outcomes:
Understand the basic functions of the most used tools in D2L Brightspace
Practice using news, content, discussions, quizzes, gradebook, dropbox and other tools for student contact and assessment
Discuss uses for D2L Brightspace in and out of the classroom
Access resources for additional training on D2L Brightspace
How this course works: https://lsc.ims.mnscu.edu/d2l/le/content/3052799/viewContent/26116800/View
Level 2: Online Teaching Fundamentals
Outcomes:Review the basics of D2L features such as the quiz tool, news features, discussion creation, grade book, and drop box. Create assignments that incorporate best practices for online learning and course design Recognize and implement ADA best practices into online course design, assignments, and communication Distinguish the similarities and differences between online teaching and course design Debate issues regarding online learning interaction, communication, and demeanorSuccessfully create discussion questions, quiz questions, and other assignments that align to the outcomes in their courses Demonstrate how to access D2L and online education resources for further instruction and assistance Construct meaningful assessments techniques in their online courses and learn how to use D2L tracking to gauge effectiveness of assignments and other course elements
Look at course: https://lsc.ims.mnscu.edu/d2l/home/2917030
Level 3: Teaching Technologies
Outcomes:
Discuss issues related to the use of teaching technologies Identify the basic functions and uses for some advanced D2L Brightspace tools Select and use specific D2L Brightspace and other teaching technologies and software in their own online coursesResearch and present information on new or existing teaching technologiesExplore whether or not to implement a teaching technology or D2L Brightspace tool in their own courses Develop methods and tools for making online materials ADA compliant and accessible to diverse student needsDescribe and implement methods and tools for engaging multiple online sections and multiple online classes
Take a look: https://lsc.ims.mnscu.edu/d2l/home/3106133
Level 4: Online Teaching FIG
Outcomes: Discuss issues related to online teaching and student success Participate in hands-on demonstrations of D2L Brightspace tools and other teaching technologies and software Present their own online courses to the group for feedback to improve teaching and learning Evaluate new technologies and tools for their relevance to teaching in a specific discipline or subject Implement new technologies and teaching strategies into their online classes Share resources and ideas with the group
D2L Brightspace shell for sharing: https://lsc.ims.mnscu.edu/d2l/home/2917032
POET Incentives
Certificate of completion
Professional development plan
End of the year celebration
Improved teaching and learning
What the Faculty and Staff Say
LAS Faculty
“I encourage everyone to take POET trainings—they hit you where you’re at, experience-wise, and help you carve out the time to practice tools.”
AdvisorThis course is action packed with hands-on learning and it covers many topics. I also liked the access to the instructors and the great support. In addition, the knowledgeable, experienced guest speakers and large number of resources and that it built my confidence in using D2L Brightspace and many other technology tools. Finally, I like that that the class is structured for both faculty and staff.
Health Faculty
“I would absolutely recommend this training to other faculty and staff! I think it was a wonderful experience that opened several doors for us, but did not shove it down our throats! It gave me lots of options for different things to try and do in my courses.”
Want to know more about POET?
POET Website
http://www.lsc.edu/poet/
POET Training Coordinator
Amy Jo Swing
