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The MLS OnlineJana Bradley, DirectorLibrary Science ProgramSchool of Information StudiesSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, New [email protected]
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ONLINE DEGREES:Introduction
Alternatives to campus education From online courses to degrees Rethinking online course structure Rethinking online pedagogy Rethinking entire degree delivery
online
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ONLINE DEGREES: Syracuse Experience
School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Library education since 1896 Limited residency distance MLS,
since 1993 Online delivery of 3 master’s
degrees
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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIES Interdisciplinary information school 5 degrees
Master of Library Science Master of Information Management Master of Telecommunication and
Network Management Bachelor of Information Management
and Technology Ph.D. in Information Transfer
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LIMITED RESIDENCY ONLINE PROGRAMS
Limited residency, online delivery options for MLS, IM, TNM digress
Initial 7-10 days on campus Internet courses
with 3-4 day residencies without residencies
Primarily part-time students
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ONLINE MLSTOPICS Enabling Technology Individual Courses Degree Program Faculty Issues Student Issues
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGY Online teaching/learning space Conditions of access Software choices
Internet tools Build your own Vendor online course products
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGY:Functionality Closed environment Document delivery Threaded discussion Chat rooms
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGY:Functionality, con’d Student file space Group support Assignment posting Course management
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IT Support 2 models
Each tub on its own bottom Staff support
Technology as the new instructional infrastructure
24/7 production environment
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IT Support Course creation Course maintenance Faculty training/support
Initial course Continual development
Student training/support
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INDIVIDUAL COURSES Rethinking instructional
activities Four topics
Providing content Structuring interaction Assigning activities Providing feedback/evaluation
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Providing Content Rethinking content provision online Selecting readings
textbook, scanned articles, internet documents
Imparting knowledge Prepared documents Prepared presentations Asynchronous interaction Real-time interaction
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Structuring Interaction Rethinking interaction online Spontaneous vs structured Types of structure
Questions Exercises Student Contributions
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Structuring Interaction Facilitator roles Assuring participation
Laissez faire Participation requirements Graded participation
Guidelines for e-discussion
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Assigning Activities Rethinking assignments online Feasibility of short, frequent tasks
Exercises “Search and summarize”
E-journaling Cumulating student contributions
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Assigning Activities Rethinking activities
Papers/Essays Exercises Bibliographies/resource lists Projects
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Assigning Activities Web pages as a product
Student homepage Pathfinders and resource lists
Other web documents Importance of a closed environment
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Assigning Activities Submission alternatives
Paper –cumbersome Electronic alternatives
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Providing Feedback Developing new patterns Grading online
Interspersed comments Comment message Group comments via e-discussion
E-grades
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DEGREE PROGRAM Rethinking all aspects of the
student experience From paper to electronic Increased individual e-
communication Need for “document” solutions Content ownership and version
control
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DEGREE PROGRAM Curriculum
Relationship to campus courses Support services
“paperwork” of being a student Interaction with university services
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DEGREE PROGRAM Advising
Relationship with advisor Peer advising Advising sites
Extracurricular activities Exploring electronic delivery Student organizations Video conferences/lectures
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DEGREE PROGRAM Student participation in
governance Committee participation Representation
Career Services
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FACULTY ISSUES Reinventing oneself as a
teacher Who teaches online? Support
Technical Pedagogical
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FACULTY ISSUES
Workload issues Expectations of faculty Online presence Sharing Expertise
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STUDENTS Profile of distance students
Part-time students Motivated Often over committed Working, often in libraries
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STUDENTS “Loneliness of the long distance
student” Creating community among students Role of the residency
Initial residency Course residencies
Managing Student Expectations
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SUMMING UPMoving Toward Rethinking the educational
experience online E-interactions for student services 24/7 production environment More staff support Faculty self-sufficiency
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MORE SUMMING UPMoving Toward Strategies for sharing experiences Increased use of electronic
communication in campus-based programs
Higher “bars” for campus-based instruction
Increased instructor teaching time
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SUMMING UPMoving Toward Collaborative learning and
learning communities Strain on traditional faculty
reward system
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THE FUTURE Campus-based and Distance Delivery Can one institution do both well? How electronic will campus-based education go? School of Information Studies: commitment to both