Dr. Tawnya Means Warrington College of Business Administration University of Florida

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1 Dr. Tawnya Means Warrington College of Business Administration University of Florida June 10-15, 2012 Growing Community; Growing Possibilities

2 Developing Community Establishing Presence 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 2

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4 Assist with transition into the college culture and environment Orient students to available services Integrate students into a community of students and faculty Particularly supports needs of students taking online and distance education courses Rovai, A. P. (2003). In search of higher persistence rates in distance education online programs Jasig Sakai Conference 4

5 Higher student satisfaction Greater use of student support services Improved retention of at-risk students Boylan, H., & Saxon, D. (2002). What works in remediation: Lessons from 30 years of research Jasig Sakai Conference 5

6 Face-to-face connections Ropes course to establish teams Meet instructors (cocktails and classes) Ask questions in real time Online resources for later just-in-time support Continue online! 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 6

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8 Instructors and students as real people Encourage affective expression Open communications to develop trust Facilitate group cohesion to encourage collaboration (Vaughan and Garrison 2006, 142,

9 Design, facilitation, and direction of cognitive and social processes Design and organization in content and activities Facilitating discourse to develop shared meaning Direct instruction to focus discussions

10 Learners construct and confirm meaning through sustained reflection and discourse Provide triggering events to cause puzzlement Encourage exploration to exchange information Integration to connect ideas Resolution to apply new ideas

11 Hardware Software/Learning Online Instructors and Peers 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 1 1

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14 All Internet MBA students must participate 2 Year program Ropes course 2 4-hour sessions (Hardware/software) 2 instructor sessions 1 Year program Week-long Foundational review Ropes course 2 4-hour sessions (Hardware/software) 2 instructor sessions 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 14

15 Laptop Orientation Software License Information UF s Wireless Network (ufw) Accessing NET1000 in e-learning Gatorlink Account Getting Help (TAC) Web Browser Setup 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 15

16 Setup Printing Backup to External Hard Drive UF VPN UF Business Library Headsets Elluminate ipad 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 16

17 e-learning Orientation Lectures and itunes ipad Wrapping Up 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 17

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19 Demonstration Guided practice Discussions Assessments Assignments Course variations Grade books Lessons vs Resources 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 19

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23 The array of technology would have been overwhelming without some guidance. New laptops, new ipads, new networks, new printers and an impossibly long list of new sites (ISIS, MyUFL, elearning, Sakai, Gatorlink, MyLab, Xanedu, TurnIn, Elluminate, etc.) was a lot to digest in one weekend. The opportunity to connect with our cohort outside of the classroom. The hands on walk through of the hardware and software and the time spent to make sure we understood the expectations and the opportunity. Emphasis on networking and team-building both within the class as a whole and individual working group 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 23

24 Having hardware orientation and software orientation split up into two days. I would rather see all technology done in one day and course lectures on another. Since I was already familiar with hardware/software, a lot of information was not new to me. Too much time spent on a few issues, and it may be possible to work with small groups and let others advance Jasig Sakai Conference 24

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27 Complete Online Prep prior to the optional live orientation visit with advisor results to advisor if not attending live orientation Required to lift registration hold 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 27

28 Ready, Set, Go! Introduction to e-learning in Sakai Tuition & Financial Aid Information ISIS Student Record System The Online Business Program Electronic Platform Courses The Online Student Center StrengthsQuest Optional Live Orientation 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 28

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34 Assignments Practice Discussions Assessments Assignments Additional Resources Using Dropbox Organizing 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 34

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36 1. Increase student self awareness 2. Encourage students to capitalize on strengths 3. Help advisors understand student s talents Workshops offered at semester open house sessions Attendance can be applied toward the School of Business Leadership certificate 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference 36

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38 Support for face-to-face and online orientations Develop community Prepare and learn by doing Ongoing access to resources Orientation can be the defining moment in the transition to college for the student a time in which basic habits are formed that influence students academic success and personal growth and marks the beginning of a new educational experience. -- Mullendore and Banahan, Jasig Sakai Conference 38

39 Contact: Teaching Excellence Warrington College of Business Administration Jasig Sakai Conference 39