#IOLchat Archive

#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.

Wednesday January 18, 2017
12:00 PM EST

participatechat Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST

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edubabbIe Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST

Many specific nonmarket external social and emotional well-being. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #InsideOnlineLearning
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:02 PM EST

Paul at Shaw U. checking out #iOLchat today.
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:03 PM EST

Hi Paul! How's your week going? #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:05 PM EST

Busy wk w Drop/Add ending. How about you? #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:06 PM EST

Getting into the swing of the Spring term I think. January is buzzing by already! #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:07 PM EST

Hello! Jennifer from Atlanta -- will be in and out today =( #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:08 PM EST

Hi Jennifer! Glad you can be here, in and out is the nature of a chat. ;) #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:09 PM EST

Q1 coming up! ... #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:11 PM EST

Q1) What comes to mind when you think about the “University of the Future?” Any general themes? #iolchat
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST

A1 U of Future: More flipped classes & online learning; badges as well as transcripts #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST

A1) I think mobile, flexible, chunked/micro-presentation, application (real world on-the-job), and less info dump (focused) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST

@philosophypaul Wow! That's a great list already. :) #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @philosophypaul
ronniecharrier Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST

my hope would be more classes like @callin_bull that teach students how to analyze & challenge what they're told. #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @callin_bull
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST

I like this thought about transcripts ... do you see badges taking their place? #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST

W on-the-job ed are you thinking dedicated internships? #IOLchat
In reply to @jshamsy
kcetebn Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST

Please take this survey on instructional practices to help my roommate finish her #dissertation https://t.co/cLV14wMn1z #IOLchat #Teachers
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
Critical thinking always future relevant #IOLchat
- ronniecharrier Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
  
  my hope would be more classes like @callin_bull that teach students how to analyze & challenge what they're told. #iolchat
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @callin_bull
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST

Welcome to the chat, Ronnie! Interesting ... I don't think you are alone on that one. Critical thinking! #iolchat
In reply to @ronniecharrier
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST

Also interested in the real-world aspect of the future Univ. More integration with workplace learning? Career prep? #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST

Reply: badges accepted in industry circles but may not replace transcripts. Perhaps shadow transcripts #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
Critical thinking gets the vote of the philosopher. #IOLchat
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
  
  Welcome to the chat, Ronnie! Interesting ... I don't think you are alone on that one. Critical thinking! #iolchat
  In reply to @ronniecharrier
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:19 PM EST

I've read about schools experimenting with this - transcripts that document more than class numbers/titles/grades #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST

Yes indeed! :) Do you have any tips for instructors and IDs? On fostering critical thinking in courses? #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:23 PM EST

I don't know that I see badging progressing beyond professional development into mainstream anytime soon =( #iolchat
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:23 PM EST

Reply: W ID take steps to design in overt critical thinking topics and implicit metacognition exercises. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST

Nope..i think that education has to start focusing on more targeted skill sets as opposed to just general education #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST

@philosophypaul It will be interesting to see how badging is adopted (or not) in different industries and disciplines #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
Mainstream resistance may arise w lack of clear rubrics for translating badges to credits. Value needs recognition to move forward #IOLchat
- jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:23 PM EST
  
  I don't know that I see badging progressing beyond professional development into mainstream anytime soon =( #iolchat
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST

I think holistic look is more appropriate - not just GPA/testing scores -- the whole package #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST

Yes! RT @jshamsy I think holistic look is more appropriate - not just GPA/testing scores -- the whole package #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:26 PM EST

Yes..the value of a degree in a general education area is a broad brush stroke and has limited application...need to fine tune #iolchat
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST

I test horribly on stand. tests...but am a functioning adult =) Same w/ GPA..high GPA may not equate to application #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST

Do you see this as the future of the bachelor's degree? More targeted like a master's-level option is now? #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST

And misunderstood...lifelong learning/prof. dev. activities are stil generally misunderstood/not accepted by masses #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST

Agreed - there's got to be clarity, understanding and a certain degree of buy-in from all involved. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:29 PM EST

... and perhaps some sort of standardization? A word with pros and cons in highered, I know. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:30 PM EST

Right there with you on the testing! And if we were to go on undergrad GPA alone ... :( #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:31 PM EST

Q2) What might the highered learning environment be like at the future Univ.? Similar/different from today? #iolchat
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:32 PM EST

Reply: w standardization there is the search for quantifiable data. So, creativity of critical thinking may be a challenge #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:33 PM EST

This is one of the big debates, no? Measuring, quantifying, yet allowing for creativity... #highered #IOLchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:34 PM EST

A2 Higher Ed lng env of future more student centered. Ts continuing as facilitators of customized learning. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
realEdwinTorres Jan 18 @ 12:35 PM EST

#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:36 PM EST

@realEdwinTorres Hello Edwin! Welcome to the chat. :) #iolchat
In reply to @realEdwinTorres
realEdwinTorres Jan 18 @ 12:36 PM EST

A1: Virtual classrooms with students from all over the world. A computer for every student. Personalized learning paths. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:37 PM EST

Great additions to our growing list for the University of the Future. :) #iolchat
In reply to @realEdwinTorres
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:38 PM EST

Interesting idea about a more global audience at the class-level. #iolchat
In reply to @realEdwinTorres
realEdwinTorres Jan 18 @ 12:38 PM EST

A2: Different for sure. Completely paperless. Seamless digital experience no matter what platform (mobile, web, desktop). Intuitive #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:39 PM EST

Mobile, yes! This is a topic that emerges frequently in #IOLchat - seamless access across devices is in demand.
In reply to @realEdwinTorres
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:40 PM EST

Q3) What about student (and faculty) demographics at the University of the Future? Any predictions? #iolchat
realEdwinTorres Jan 18 @ 12:42 PM EST

A3: Cloud-based means global. e.g., I would love to learn how developers in the UK work. working professionals too (training) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:43 PM EST

Smartphone as primary Internet access seems to be growing ... could definitely be a factor moving us this way. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:44 PM EST
A3 For public institutions demographics more integrated. Private may continue to align w traditional pop. #IOLchat
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:40 PM EST
  
  Q3) What about student (and faculty) demographics at the University of the Future? Any predictions? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:44 PM EST

Thoughts? RT @philosophypaul Given our present state of affairs how would the 1-to-1 tech vision be achieved globally? #IOLchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:45 PM EST

Yes. Surprising how many Ss access online class w smartphone driving demand for LMS mobile apps. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:46 PM EST

Reply: You may have identified solution in comments. Smartphones. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:49 PM EST

Check @PewResearch : https://t.co/fXTHIQxS2A great resource for this #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul, @pewresearch
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:50 PM EST

There's bound to be LOTS to learn about how others do what we do. :) #iolchat
In reply to @realEdwinTorres
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:50 PM EST

Time for our last Q of the week ... coming up ... #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:52 PM EST

Q4) What is your message for those “building” the University of the Future? #timecapsule #iolchat
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:54 PM EST

Goes back to micro-presentation of content -- can't dedicate 2 or 3 hours at a time..need to chunk #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul, @CenterOnlineEd
realEdwinTorres Jan 18 @ 12:54 PM EST

A4: Invest in the future. Move quickly. Break out of the comfort level and transform learning now. #iolchat
jshamsy Jan 18 @ 12:55 PM EST

Adaptability, flexibility, letting go of traditional norms and building out from the brick and mortar #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:55 PM EST

I think this is something we should all be talking more about, from the student perspective. #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:56 PM EST
More smartphone stats .... #IOLChat
- philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:52 PM EST
  
  Here are world stats; https://t.co/z5Dmfz7JXf
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @pewresearch, @pewinternet
philosophypaul Jan 18 @ 12:56 PM EST

A4 Build #connecivity and #collaboration while servicing student-centered education Invite application of critical thinking #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:58 PM EST

Great variety and scope in these suggestions! There's a lot to think about as we move forward in #highered. #iolchat