introduction to instructor-led online learning kevin r. duffy, m.a.ed. daytona state college daytona...
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Introduction to Instructor-Led Online LearningKevin R. Duffy, M.A.Ed.Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach Police Department
Online LearningThe trend is here…
Cheaper More accessible On-Demand Technology-driven
But it can be… Difficult to use Difficult to document Hard to understand Too generic
Online Presentation ModesInstructor-led Online
Module based Similar to classroom academic topics Cohort training
Self-Paced Page-turners with quizzing and branching Repeatable topics
Mixed Mode Combine classroom/lab with other strategies
Instructor-Led OnlineKeys:
Interactivity Can’t be all One-On-None Feeling of community
Convenience Available when the student
needs it Functionality
Everything has to work! Intuitive
Feedback Immediate and relevant
ContentCollege Courses
Textbooks Web Sources Research/Journals
Training Courses Web Sources Short Articles Web Field Trips Discovery Searches
DiscussionsCrafting discussion questions
More than repetition of text materials Get the student to apply the material Provide for “discovery” Example:
“Read the attached article about mental illness in correctional facilities. What experiences have you had with inmates as described in the article? How could you have handled the interactions with these inmates differently?”
LinksLink students to outside resources
Can be part of the lesson or for “independent study”
Examples: Links to Associations Links to magazines, periodicals Links to videos
Make sure they are appropriate Links to other sites, particular resources
Quizzes and TestsWhy?
Provide a vehicle for definitions and simple concepts
Module quizzes Instant feedback Positive feedback to performance Check for understanding
Final exams Can be from the quiz test bank Item test can be coupled with a final project
GradingPoints for various activities
Graded on all activities Discussions Quizzes Projects Web Field Trips Exams
Weighted according to importance Distribute credit Higher weight to application activities
ProjectsApplication of what was learned
Formative projects Preparation activities that are
combined in the final project Steps in a process
Summative projects Combine what was learned
with real-life situations Use imagination Can be part of a live lab
Self-PacedProvide self-running training
Just-In-Time Repeatable training programs Policy introduction Policy review
One-Time Training New equipment New procedure New facilities
Design ConsiderationsSelf-running
Check on all end-user equipment Consider MDT Consider network restrictions/bandwidth
Appropriateness Commercially-available training meets the
guidelines of the agency
Short and focused Short time period for completion Focused on one topic
AccountabilityConsiderations
Independent testing Certificate issue “Click-through” “Community testing”
Certificate Self-issue Fill-in-the-blank Issued by training entity (manual issue)
Mixed ModeMix online and live classroom
Pretraining with self-paced and/or instructor-led online
Require completion and testing prior to lab work
Post Training After the classroom/lab, require
post training to complete the course Provides application of concepts
and skills learned Use of force training with DT refresher
Live Classroom PlusClassroom as a base
Add Self-Paced Add Instructor-Led Add both
Add application projects Provide a mechanism for application
of what was learned
Add community Create an online community for trading
ideas, etc. over distance and time
ManagementBuy-In
Starts at the top Bleeds down Excitement coupled with quality
Cost Containment Software costs Licensing Personnel Specialization
Line PersonnelBuy-in
Technology not a problem for younger officers and employees
Technology may be a problem for older officers and employees
“If it doesn’t fit, force it!” Technology is not a force-fit item Alternatives may need to be made
available to the technology-challenged
ConsistencyImportant consideration
Students should not have to learn new software or procedures every time they access
Make it easy and seamless
Assign personnel to provide consistent look and feel Same designers Design conventions, including photos,
fonts and spacing
Help Desk Services Who do you call? Quick response
So What’s It All Mean?Multiple modes used to solve the problem
Variety and consistency
Accountability
Buy-In
Integration into the Training Mission
Documentation
Questions
Kevin R. Duffy, M.A.Ed.
DaytonaState.edu/COPST
Center for Online Public Safety Training