aipod plus training orientation to plus services & operations spring/summer 2009

AiPOD Plus Training

Orientation to Plus Services & Operations

Spring/Summer 2009

Welcome & Introductions Current Role on Campus Tenure on Campus / with the Art Institute Familiarity with Plus Program and Online Learning Platform Plus Structure / Team on Campus

Session Goals

Agenda Review

Plus Program Overview

AiPOD Online Classroom

Accessing the Online Classroom

Course Descriptions

Course Announcements

Overview of AiPOD Policies

Weekly Work: Assignments & Threaded Discussions

Plus Program Services

Online Higher Education Division Structure Operations

Plus Program Services Register & Connect Students to their Online Classroom Conduct Online Orientation Provide Course Instruction Provide Student Support Services, i.e. Tutoring, Learning Labs Distribute Student Activity Information and Grades

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link/ Supporting & Monitoring Plus Students Module/ Plus Program Services & Operations Overview and New Plus Schools: Requirements & Getting Started

Plus Campus ResponsibilitiesCoordination & Management

Student “Ownership” Course Equivalency Review & Course Selection Student Registration Student Communication, Coordination & Support

Campus Planning, Evaluation & Leadership

Integration into Academic Strategy Campus-Specific Policies & Practices Broad support and understanding of Plus

Operational Requirements

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link/ Supporting & Monitoring Plus Students Module/ Plus Program Services & Operations Overview and New Plus Schools: Requirements & Getting Started

AiPOD Academic Program

Relationship of AiPOD & AiP Curriculum

Equivalencies Review

Course Selection

AiPOD Program & Registration Deadlines

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link/ Supporting & Monitoring Plus Students Module / Equivalency Review & Course Selection

Plus Student Information & Activity Reports

Sources, Format & Distribution of Activity Information

Campus Access to Student Information

Using Information as “Indicators” of Student Effort &

Performance

Coordinating Use of Plus Information on Campuses

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link/ Supporting & Monitoring Plus Students Module/ Preparing, Supporting & Monitoring Plus Students / See AiPOD Tools for Monitoring Students

Support Resources for Plus Students

Online Orientation – Online Orientation Tutorial (in eCollege)– Knowledge Tutorials

Tutoring Services through Thinking Storm – Student Access– Content Areas & Format

Learning Centers – Student Eligibility & Access– Content Areas & Facilitation

Counseling Center Hotline

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link / Plus Program Services / Program Services & Operations Overview / See Plus Student Support Services

AiPOD Training & Development

Meetings & Roundtable Discussions

Plus Resource Link

Training Programs

Plus Leadership at other Ai Schools

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link / Plus Program Services / Program Services & Operations Overview / See AiPOD Training & Development

AiPOD Plus Resource Link

Quick Overview & Format of Reference Materials

Plus Program Services Module

New School Requirements & Getting Started

Other Related Modules/Links– Equivalency Review & Course Selection– Monitoring & Supporting Plus Students – Best Practices Building & Managing Plus Operations– AiPOD Course Catalog

Plus Resource Link

Training Opportunities & Requirements

Plus Student Registration In-Depth

Equivalency Review & Course Selection

AiPOD Tools for Monitoring & Supporting Plus Students

Successful Navigation in Online Classes

Plus Best Practices: Student Coordination & Communication

Setting Up Online Courses in CARS

Related Reference Materials: Plus Resource Link / Plus Program Services / Program Services & Operations Overview / See AiPOD Training & Development

AiPOD and AiO

Plus and Campus-Based Students

Fully Online vs. Virtual Students

Online Advocate and Plus Lead

Online Learning Platform and eCollege

Classroom Help Desk vs. Student Support Services

Student Portal and Campus Commons

Plus Terminology Review

Questions

Elizabeth OToole, Plus Program Managereotoole@\edmc.edu

412-995-2784