Posted on April 5, 2021February 2, 2022Episode 87: Repairing Our Reputation Post-COVID Join hosts Kelvin and Tom for a consideration of the need across higher education to collaboratively wage a campaign of accuracy to repair the damage done to the reputation of online education during the remote instruction response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tagsassociationscommunicationcommunitycontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19facultyinstructional designersleadershiponlineonline educationqualityremote instructionremote teachingreputationvirus Posted on February 1, 2021February 2, 2022Episode 83: Re-thinking Synchronous for the Post-COVID Era Join hosts Tom and Kelvin as they think through the post-COVID role of synchronous online teaching and consider how to ensure the best quality possible. Tagscontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19designinstructional designleadershiponlinepost-covidqualityremote instructionremote teachingSynchronoussynchronous teachingvirusZoom Posted on June 1, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 67: Field Report #3: Carrying Out a “More Online Every Semester” Strategy Hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss how to carry out a strategy of offering a higher proportion of well-designed online courses each semester. This episode is the third in a mini-series of monthly “field reports” offering collegial advice in getting through the current era of “remote teaching” necessitated by COVID-19. Tagscapacitycontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19facultyfaculty developmentfield reportinstructional designleadershiponlinequalityremote instructionremote teachingRwandastrategySynchronousvirus Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on June 3, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 50: Conveying Online Quality: One Way to Better Inform Stakeholders Providing evidence of quality assurance efforts for online education goes a long way toward addressing the concerns of stakeholders, novices, and naysayers. In this episode, Dr. Deb Miller joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share the details of one state’s system-wide approach to better conveying evidence of online quality. TagsassurancebenefitcomplexitycostdesignFloridaonlinequalityQuality MattersstakeholdersThailand Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. 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Posted on February 1, 2021February 2, 2022Episode 83: Re-thinking Synchronous for the Post-COVID Era Join hosts Tom and Kelvin as they think through the post-COVID role of synchronous online teaching and consider how to ensure the best quality possible. Tagscontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19designinstructional designleadershiponlinepost-covidqualityremote instructionremote teachingSynchronoussynchronous teachingvirusZoom Posted on June 1, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 67: Field Report #3: Carrying Out a “More Online Every Semester” Strategy Hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss how to carry out a strategy of offering a higher proportion of well-designed online courses each semester. This episode is the third in a mini-series of monthly “field reports” offering collegial advice in getting through the current era of “remote teaching” necessitated by COVID-19. Tagscapacitycontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19facultyfaculty developmentfield reportinstructional designleadershiponlinequalityremote instructionremote teachingRwandastrategySynchronousvirus Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on June 3, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 50: Conveying Online Quality: One Way to Better Inform Stakeholders Providing evidence of quality assurance efforts for online education goes a long way toward addressing the concerns of stakeholders, novices, and naysayers. In this episode, Dr. Deb Miller joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share the details of one state’s system-wide approach to better conveying evidence of online quality. TagsassurancebenefitcomplexitycostdesignFloridaonlinequalityQuality MattersstakeholdersThailand Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. 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Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching Back Back The Barbara Truman Award for Excellence in Blended Teaching Back Back Get Support BackWebcourses@UCF Support BackSystem Support BackWebcourses@UCF System StatusWebcourses@UCF Announcements and UpdatesWebcourses@UCF GuidesWebcourses@UCF Personalized Learning GuidesMateria GuidesObojobo GuidesPanopto GuidesRespondus GuidesZoom Guides Back Additional Resources BackSpecial Programs at UCFWeb Browser Requirements (SN Redirected)Student Perception of Instruction (SPI)Course Modalities and Attributes at UCF Back Back Student Support for Learning Online BackDiscover Online BackKnights OnlineProctoring Resources for Students at UCFCourse Modalities and Attributes at UCFSearch For Online CoursesResources and ServicesTechnology RequirementsExplore Online ProgramsUCF Online Student Support Back Additional Resources BackLinkedIn LearningHonor Your KnighthoodAcademic CalendarInformation LiteracyWebcourses@UCF Student TourHow to Login to Webcourses@UCF Back Back Faculty Support for Teaching Online BackAdditional Resources For Teaching Online BackExplore Teach OnlineUCF Financial Aid RequirementSemester Start-Up GuideProfessional DevelopmentWebcourses@UCF Faculty TourStart-of-Semester Student Message Draft (SN Redirected)How to Login to Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF Training Back Back UCF Faculty Multimedia Center BackUCF Faculty Multimedia CenterEvents & WorkshopsMaker SpaceMedia DigitizationMultimedia RecordingPost-Production SupportCollaboration SpacesEquipment Consulting and Checkout360 Virtual Tours and Extended Reality FMC Photography Back Back Our Services BackInstructional Support Services BackInstructional DesignPersonalized Learning Back Technical Support Services BackWebcourses@UCF Support Back Multimedia Services BackCDL Video ServicesGraphic ServicesProactive Captioning for Online Courses Back Back Our InitiativesAbout Us BackOur Teams BackCDL GraphicsFaculty Multimedia Center TeamInstructional DesignInstructional DevelopmentLeadershipLearning Systems & TechnologyLMS AdminVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF Support Back Discover CDL BackOur Core ValuesOur PublicationsOur AwardsOur AffiliationsOur Migration to CanvasSREB Principles of Good PracticeUCF Distributed Learning GuidelinesVisit CDL Back Employment Opportunities BackSearch Open Positions & Internships Back Contact Us Back
Posted on June 1, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 67: Field Report #3: Carrying Out a “More Online Every Semester” Strategy Hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss how to carry out a strategy of offering a higher proportion of well-designed online courses each semester. This episode is the third in a mini-series of monthly “field reports” offering collegial advice in getting through the current era of “remote teaching” necessitated by COVID-19. Tagscapacitycontagioncoronacoronaviruscovid-19facultyfaculty developmentfield reportinstructional designleadershiponlinequalityremote instructionremote teachingRwandastrategySynchronousvirus Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on June 3, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 50: Conveying Online Quality: One Way to Better Inform Stakeholders Providing evidence of quality assurance efforts for online education goes a long way toward addressing the concerns of stakeholders, novices, and naysayers. In this episode, Dr. Deb Miller joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share the details of one state’s system-wide approach to better conveying evidence of online quality. TagsassurancebenefitcomplexitycostdesignFloridaonlinequalityQuality MattersstakeholdersThailand Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. Tagsconnoisseurshipconsensusdeliverydesignexpectationsexpertiseinnovateiron triangleNOLAOLConlinequalityRubricsstakeholdersstandardsstudentsteaching Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLSkype for Business (Lync)Webcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackOnline Course Accessibility ResourcesWebcourses@UCF Page AccessibilityWord Document AccessibilityVideo and Audio AccessibilityProactive Captioning for Online CoursesPowerPoint AccessibilityPDF AccessibilityText Formatting and Document OrganizationUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackFaculty Seminars in Online TeachingEssentials of Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF TrainingEffective Teaching with Video (ETV)HQR4444Zoom EssentialsADL5000PAL6000IDL6543IDL7000DLI7836: Digital Learning STEM Institute Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningUCF Financial Aid RequirementTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)UCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT)Additional UCF faculty resources Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching Back Back The Barbara Truman Award for Excellence in Blended Teaching Back Back Get Support BackWebcourses@UCF Support BackSystem Support BackWebcourses@UCF System StatusWebcourses@UCF Announcements and UpdatesWebcourses@UCF GuidesWebcourses@UCF Personalized Learning GuidesMateria GuidesObojobo GuidesPanopto GuidesRespondus GuidesZoom Guides Back Additional Resources BackSpecial Programs at UCFWeb Browser Requirements (SN Redirected)Student Perception of Instruction (SPI)Course Modalities and Attributes at UCF Back Back Student Support for Learning Online BackDiscover Online BackKnights OnlineProctoring Resources for Students at UCFCourse Modalities and Attributes at UCFSearch For Online CoursesResources and ServicesTechnology RequirementsExplore Online ProgramsUCF Online Student Support Back Additional Resources BackLinkedIn LearningHonor Your KnighthoodAcademic CalendarInformation LiteracyWebcourses@UCF Student TourHow to Login to Webcourses@UCF Back Back Faculty Support for Teaching Online BackAdditional Resources For Teaching Online BackExplore Teach OnlineUCF Financial Aid RequirementSemester Start-Up GuideProfessional DevelopmentWebcourses@UCF Faculty TourStart-of-Semester Student Message Draft (SN Redirected)How to Login to Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF Training Back Back UCF Faculty Multimedia Center BackUCF Faculty Multimedia CenterEvents & WorkshopsMaker SpaceMedia DigitizationMultimedia RecordingPost-Production SupportCollaboration SpacesEquipment Consulting and Checkout360 Virtual Tours and Extended Reality FMC Photography Back Back Our Services BackInstructional Support Services BackInstructional DesignPersonalized Learning Back Technical Support Services BackWebcourses@UCF Support Back Multimedia Services BackCDL Video ServicesGraphic ServicesProactive Captioning for Online Courses Back Back Our InitiativesAbout Us BackOur Teams BackCDL GraphicsFaculty Multimedia Center TeamInstructional DesignInstructional DevelopmentLeadershipLearning Systems & TechnologyLMS AdminVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF Support Back Discover CDL BackOur Core ValuesOur PublicationsOur AwardsOur AffiliationsOur Migration to CanvasSREB Principles of Good PracticeUCF Distributed Learning GuidelinesVisit CDL Back Employment Opportunities BackSearch Open Positions & Internships Back Contact Us Back
Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on June 3, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 50: Conveying Online Quality: One Way to Better Inform Stakeholders Providing evidence of quality assurance efforts for online education goes a long way toward addressing the concerns of stakeholders, novices, and naysayers. In this episode, Dr. Deb Miller joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share the details of one state’s system-wide approach to better conveying evidence of online quality. TagsassurancebenefitcomplexitycostdesignFloridaonlinequalityQuality MattersstakeholdersThailand Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. 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Posted on June 3, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 50: Conveying Online Quality: One Way to Better Inform Stakeholders Providing evidence of quality assurance efforts for online education goes a long way toward addressing the concerns of stakeholders, novices, and naysayers. In this episode, Dr. Deb Miller joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share the details of one state’s system-wide approach to better conveying evidence of online quality. TagsassurancebenefitcomplexitycostdesignFloridaonlinequalityQuality MattersstakeholdersThailand Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. 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Posted on May 6, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 49: “You’re Making Me Crazy!” How to Improve Online Education In the fifth season kick-off, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh reflect on what makes them crazy about the field of online education and what online practitioners might do to remedy the situation. This is a great episode to share and discuss with colleagues inside and outside the field. Tagsblended learningdigitalenrollmentflipped classroominstructional designjamaica me crazylearningonline learningquality Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. 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Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. 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Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. Tagsconnoisseurshipconsensusdeliverydesignexpectationsexpertiseinnovateiron triangleNOLAOLConlinequalityRubricsstakeholdersstandardsstudentsteaching Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page
Posted on February 19, 2018July 11, 2018Setting the Stage: Designing for Quality Online Learning Experiences Providing a course overview, offering accessible and relevant content, encouraging meaningful interaction, and challenging students to think critically are all elements that contribute to a quality online learning experience. However, designing for quality may feel like a moving target and thus an elusive goal to achieve. To address this, the Instructional Design team at UCF has created a Quality and High Quality online course review process based on our own practices as well as nationally recognized standards. Session presenters will showcase select items included in the Quality and High Quality course review process and describe beneficial outcomes from a faculty member’s perspective. A key resource will be the Quality and High Quality items which participants can use to meet their unique needs. TagsOnline Coursesquality Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. Tagsconnoisseurshipconsensusdeliverydesignexpectationsexpertiseinnovateiron triangleNOLAOLConlinequalityRubricsstakeholdersstandardsstudentsteaching Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page
Posted on August 1, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality About Episode 16: How do we see to it that the design and teaching of online courses are of the highest quality possible? In this episode join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh as they dig deeper into the practicalities of ensuring high quality online courses. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 16 Show Notes: Please … Continue reading “Episode 16: Operationalizing Online Course Quality” Tagsblendedblended learningColombiadeliverydesigninnovationiron triangleonlinequalityquick checkRubricsSanta Cruzstandardsteaching Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. Tagsconnoisseurshipconsensusdeliverydesignexpectationsexpertiseinnovateiron triangleNOLAOLConlinequalityRubricsstakeholdersstandardsstudentsteaching Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page
Posted on June 6, 2016February 2, 2022Episode 14: The Problem with Quality: Consensus vs. Connoisseurship Perceptions of quality (high and low) are a perennial problem in online education. What is quality? Who decides? What if others disagree? Should majority rule? What about expert knowledge? Join Tom and Kelvin in wrestling with these questions and more in this on-location episode. Tagsconnoisseurshipconsensusdeliverydesignexpectationsexpertiseinnovateiron triangleNOLAOLConlinequalityRubricsstakeholdersstandardsstudentsteaching Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page