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2008 Provost E-Learning Initiative. Office of Academic Technology & Division of Continuing Education University of Florida. Produce 20 exemplary On-Line Courses by Spring 2009. Overall Goals. Improve the quality of learning Reduce the cost of instruction. Issues. Constraints:
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2008 Provost E-Learning Initiative Office of Academic Technology & Division of Continuing Education University of Florida
Overall Goals • Improve the quality of learning • Reduce the cost of instruction
Issues • Constraints: • Fully on-line • Taught over the Summer • General education requirements • Flexible offerings in high demand areas • Unmet registration demands • Lost revenue due to transfers • Ensure long term sustainability
No significant difference 45% cost reduction
Transfers Lost Revenue in excess of $4,000,000
Strategy • Use extrinsic and intrinsic faculty motivators • Ensure alignment with academic program • Standardize course design, development and implementation processes
Request for Proposals • Puts the faculty in control • Provides a mechanism for alignment with College & Dept. • Grant program was designed to address intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
Course Selection • A faculty selection committee • Selection criteria • Alignment with College and Dept. • Address the core issues of this initiative
Delivery Models • High Staff/Fully Interactive Model (I/S of 1:35) • Medium Staff/Moderate Interactivity Model (I/S of 1:60) • Low Staff/Minimal Interactivity Model (I/S 1<200) Space Time
Evaluation • Formative • Summative • Program
Discussion • Wendell A. Porter, CLAS • Jennifer, Smith, AT • Becky Williams, AT • Fedro S. Zazueta, AT