imooc‐leveraging; badging, gamification, and social‐learning to prepare students for success in...
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iMOOC‐Leveraging; Badging, Gamification, and Social‐Learning to Prepare Students for Success in - Course Technology Computing Conference Presenter: Michael Kolodziej, Ashford University Many students enter the world of online education without basic skills and knowledge required to be a successful learner in the online modality. For this study, we have created a self-paced, open, non-credit course that focuses on factors of success (internal and external), strategies for learning, institutional resource awareness, and community building. Retention, learning outcome achievement, and academic performance are being tracked and early results will be presented for discussion.TRANSCRIPT
iMOOC- Leveraging; Badging, Gamification, and Social Learning to Prepare Students for Success Online‐
Michael Kolodziej, Associate Director of Instructional Design and Quality Ashford University
Jeff Hall, EdDProgram Chair ,College of Education
Iris Laferty, EdDProgram Chair, College of Education
Andrew Shean, EdDVice Provost, Curriculum & Innovation
Joanna Savarese, PhDFaculty,College of Education
Michael KolodziejAssociate Director of Instructional Design & Academic Quality
iMOOC Team
Ashford University- Who are we?
Formerly Franciscan University of the PrairiesFounded in 1918 in Clinton, IA.
Bridgepoint Education, acquired the institution in 2005, and its name was changed to Ashford University.
Ashford University- Serving a diverse and non-traditional population
On Campus Learning 1% Online Learning 99%
GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.
On Campus Life… Online Learning Life?
GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.
GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.
Key Challenges:
How can we make the Online Experience more like Campus?
How can we Prepare Students for Success in an Online Environment?
Literature speaks of xMOOCs?cMOOCs?
MOOCs- I thought they were all the same…
internalMassiveOpenOnlineCourse
Why iMOOC?- Is it really a MOOC?
• Get in the Mood– Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success
• Create Your Space– Intentionally managing your environment
• Get Smarter– Brain Science and Study Skills
• Trust Your Online World– Tour your virtual campus
• Start Your Success NOW.– Get connected with AU staff and students
ORGANIZING OF CONTENT – Vogue Magazine Style
WIIFM? – Seriously, What’s in it for me?
iMOOC – Get paid to get ready.
• Social eLearning• Badging• Gamification
iMOOC – Maybe Technology does change Everything
Students are able to:
• Add a photo• Post a short
description• Customize email
notification settings
• View enrolled museums
iMOOC – Student Profile
Badges are awarded for:• Objects viewed• Comments made• Leveling up• Custom Badges
iMOOC – Badging
iMOOC – Always on?
Welcome Page:• Activity stream• Leader Board• View and interact
with peers• Share content
with peers
Features:• Non-linear • Simple and
student-centered.• Gates allow for
level specific assessments
COURESE HOME – Step 1
“Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1
Purpose:• Set Expectations• Begin to think like
a college student• Connect to goals
and help focus
iMOOC GATES- Passing through levels
Features:• Multiple Choice• Contribution of
Item• Written
Responses
“Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1
Purpose:• Set Expectations• Begin to think like
a college student• Connect to goals
and help focus
“Get in the Mood”- Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success
Design features:• Media rich• Transparent
Pedagogy• Student Centered• Comment
Features spur interaction
Purpose:• Discuss
importance of the environment
• Think about when and where to study
• Plan school times into regular life
“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills
Purpose:• Learn what
science says about learning
• Begin to study and work like a college student
• Approach Learning Intentionally
“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills
Virtual Campus
“Trust Your Online World” - Tour your virtual campus
Features:• Library• Writing Center• Student Services• Career Services• Student Access
and Wellness• Online Classroom
“Trust Your Online World” Tour your virtual campus
“Get Connected”... Start Your Success NOW
Ashford Social • Facebook• Twitter• Google+• Pinterest• Blog• LinkedIn
Thank You.Please ask Questions!