How to Take Your Science Course Online Presented by: Holly Houtz Director of Curriculum and Instruction Product Marketing Director Hands‐On Learning/ Hands‐On Labs Distance Education is here to stay! Review: Dept. of Ed. IPEDS Data Book Preview 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Learner Stereotypes? What percent of students live on‐campus? 14% Forbes Article Learner Stereotypes Median age = 37 Many college students are older than 25 Millennials – Born after 1980 18 hours per day across media (i.e. phone + computer + TV) Entrpreneur.com Article Anonymous Survey Image courtesy of Hands‐On Labs      Age: 30‐40 Employed Has family Juggles commitments Requires flexibility educationplanner.org howtolearn.com psu.edu edutopia.org 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Online Community Instructor Learner Learner Learner Welcome to Gen Bio! During this course, we will discover the science of living beings, including ourselves! We will answer exciting questions, like “Are humans more closely related to bacteria or fungi?” We will extract DNA from peas. And we’ll investigate bacteria by culturing samples from our homes. I love investigating the real world, and I’m excited for us to make new scientific discoveries in this class! I’ve conducted research on aquatic ecosystems (rivers, streams, and wetlands) for more than 10 years. My Master’s degree is from VCU and my undergraduate degree is from Virginia Tech. My personal interests include fly fishing, hiking, and shooting pool! I look forward to see you in our first discussion, where we will introduce ourselves to the rest of the class. -Holly Course value Why am I interested? How am I qualified? Personal tidbits Introduction Video Prof. Buddy Tignor Haywood Community College Dendrology and Bio Courses PowerPoint • Narrate a slideshow • Export as a movie • Upload to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MSMtyc1y2Y Click Here to Learn How to Create a Movie in ppt Communicate Regularly ICEBREAKERS • Why are you taking this course? • List your three favorite websites. • List your three favorite activities. Discussion Boards & Collaboration Pre‐Planned Interactions • Student • Student • Student Content (85%) Instructor (10%) Student (5%) Where should students spend their time? Other Students Instructor 5% 10% 85% Content 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Asynchronous versus Synchronous Communication Mind map by Jessica L Kitchingham https://jessicalkitchingham.wordpress.com/author/jessicalkitchingham/page/2/ Syllabus Checklist 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Hands‐On Learning Learning gained by actually doing something rather than learning about it from books, lectures, etc. “First Chemistry Lab “ in America ‐ U. of Michigan ‐ 1856 Cognitive Abilities:  Critical thinking and analysis  Problem solving  Synthesis Concepts:  Hypothesis  Theoretical model  Taxonomic category Skills:  Inquiry and investigative  Organizational  Communicative Attitudes: • Curiosity • Risk taking • Objectivity The Sanders Chemistry Lab, Vassar – 1940s Science Skills Understanding of the Nature of Science:  Existence of a multiplicity of scientific methods  Interrelationships between science, technology and other disciplines Successful Approaches Anytime, Anywhere Student Photo: Step 1 of Starfish Dissection Don’t sacrifice the science lab! Publication Article 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Become a “curator” of great lessons! Understanding Science‐ http://undsci.berkeley.edu/ Try new assignments Present a current event Use web‐based data Let students take charge Technology Be brave! Try new tools Analytics tools Online gradebooks Multi-device applications Global technologies 1. Learn about the learners 2. Create community 3. Use clear communication 4. Keep it hands‐on 5. Maximize the online environment Learning Outcomes are Greater Online! Students in online conditions performed better than those learning the same material through traditional face‐to‐face instruction. ‐ Dept. of Education 2010 Review: Dept. of Ed. IPEDS Data Want more webinars? Holly Houtz Director of Curriculum and Instruction Product Marketing Director http://holscience.com/webinars/ Hands‐On Learning [email protected] Resources: Jeschofnig, Linda and Jeschofnig, Peter. Teaching Lab Science Courses Online: Resources for Best Practices, Tools, and Technology. San Francisco: Jossey‐Bass, 2011. Print. https://www.linkedin.com/in/houtz