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March 17, 2013 Theresa Callahan Divine Eseh Camille Ragin Kenyatta Robertson Chris Simon. XY UNIVERSITY Distance Education Program Technology Enhancement Proposal. Mission & Vision. Deliver high quality learning to adults & non-traditional students worldwide
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March 17, 2013 Theresa Callahan Divine Eseh Camille Ragin Kenyatta Robertson Chris Simon XY UNIVERSITY Distance Education Program Technology Enhancement Proposal
Mission & Vision • Deliver high quality learning to adults & non-traditional students worldwide • Deliver learning that is affordable, accessible, and effective • Prepare students for a wide range of careers • Continually enhance educational tools & methods
Student enrollment stagnant over past 3 years • Decline in student retention • Retention rates trail peer institutions • Perceived lack of social presence • Difficulty creating effective learning objects • Difficulty fostering sense of community Challenges
Incorporate new tools & technologies • Facilitate more effective & efficient learning • Enhance the learning environment Technology Proposal • Tools that can eventually replace the LMS
Technologies will benefit all, and most importantly students, teachers, and administrators Students Teachers Technology Enhancements Parents Employers Community Stakeholders University Administration
Tool Selection: • Asynchronous communication • Synchronous communication • Content development • Multimedia development • Assessment & feedback Technology Suite
Facilitate effective & meaningful communication Asynchronous Communication Tool
Provide real time communication with and between students and teachers Synchronous Communication Tool
Deliver and present content effectively and efficiently Content Development Tool
Create and deliver multimedia content & provide students with a tool to create multimedia presentations Multimedia Development
Allow student work to be submitted & facilitate the feedback between teachers and students. Feedback & Assessment
Each tool was evaluated & scored using the SECTIONS framework introduced by Bates & Poole (2003) Selection Process
Students How appropriate is the tool for students? • Ease of use Is the tool easy to use for both students & teachers? • Cost What are the associated costs? • Teaching & learning Does the tool support teaching & learning goals? Selection Process
Interactivity Does the tool enhance interaction? • Organizational issues Are there any organizational or operational issues that need to be considered? • Novelty Is the tool consistent with other tools and technologies students already used? • Speed How quickly can the tool be implemented? Selection Process
Our team will now demonstrate the tools we recommend XY University implement to address our current challenges and limitations. Please exit the PowerPoint to experience our choices. Demonstration