#IOLchat Archive

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

Wednesday September 28, 2016
12:00 PM EDT

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? Topic: accreditation reform and #onlinelearning
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:06 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Paul checking in for #IOLchat.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:07 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Hello and welcome, Paul! Hope your week is going well. :) #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:08 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Yes. Prep for mid-term and deadlines. How's your week? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:09 PM EDT

Starting now! #IOLchat - Online Education and Accreditation in #HigherEd ...
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:09 PM EDT

#IOLchat Hello I'm Anne- (Comm, Drexel U). T1 I saw the govt was shutting down a lot of Universities over this. I'd say good!- thoughts?
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:09 PM EDT

@philosophypaul mid-term already!? Can't believe it's almost October. It's been a steady week of writing and survey design. :) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:10 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair Hello, Anne! Welcome to the chat. :) #iolchat
AssignmentHelpN Sep 28 @ 12:10 PM EDT

10 Doubts Teachers have About Teaching Coding https://t.co/saMvYWmkCM #iolchat #LDchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:10 PM EDT

Our first chat question is coming up ... #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:11 PM EDT

Q1) What are the challenges with accreditation as they relate to higher ed and online education? #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:13 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A1 Online is highly conducive to data production for accreditation. Yet, one can be lost in a data quest #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:15 PM EDT

@philosophypaul The amount of data available seems to be growing exponentially. #iolchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:15 PM EDT

#iolchat I'm beyond stoked that they're upping requirements- there should be time strictures and a course on how to use the internet too!
massignmenthelp Sep 28 @ 12:15 PM EDT

Online Learning: Benefits of Online Education https://t.co/sBEBdm05sb #iolchat #LDchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:16 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair Awesome! Can you tell us more about the increased requirements you are excited about? #iolchat
DaljeetkKaur Sep 28 @ 12:17 PM EDT

@Startup_Canada @UPS_SmallBizCA a2: ecommerce, making any online tool like @ hootsuite or any platform like @wattpad will work #IOLchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:17 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat Yes. And with sophisticated analytics the data is both positive and perhaps negative for students. #IOLchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:17 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat Yes. And with sophisticated analytics the data is both positive and perhaps negative for students. #IOLchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:19 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair #IOLchat Question: are you thinking Ss need internet training or Ts who are responding to accreditation demands?
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:19 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Analysis,interpretation are everything. Will be interesting to see if accreditation process includes more data. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:20 PM EDT

@DaljeetkKaur Hello Daljeet, we're talking about college accreditation - any ideas about how tech might be involved? #iolchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:20 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Both. There is "gameplay" and "interface" the Ss can require great content, but if it's hard to get to it fails. #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:21 PM EDT

@philosophypaul @TruthWFlair also interested in how you see requirements changing and/or improving. We need some forward movement! #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:21 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat our prep for a 5 year report suggests yes. We are moving to Taskstream to satisfy the demand.
aubreybach Sep 28 @ 12:21 PM EDT

RT @CenterOnlineEd Q1) Are professional credentials (outside of a degree) required (or preferred) in your field of work? #IOLchat
aubreybach Sep 28 @ 12:21 PM EDT

RT @CenterOnlineEd Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? Topic: professional credentials, badges, microdegrees … #onlinelearning
DaljeetkKaur Sep 28 @ 12:23 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I think it's the management in that case, who can boost students by adding tech related things in schedule #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:23 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Good to hear. And thanks for Taskstream intro. That is very specialized software! Do you know if there are others? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:24 PM EDT
#IOLchat https://t.co/uMWc8Mg54b
- TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:22 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd @philosophypaul Just read here- now require 18 hrs of grad credits- less TAs, more towards profs- incl. internet ed too!
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:25 PM EDT

RT @TruthWFlair I taught internet use in business for adults-it's so key. I'm at a top 100 and some courses are hard to use! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:26 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair @philosophypaul Interesting! So you are seeing more help for new online Ss using tech at Drexel? #IOLchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:28 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd @philosophypaul It goes in and out depending on the instructor. I see improvement holistically but we need training!#IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT

Q2) Let's get more specific - What changes would you like to see made to the #accreditation process in #highered? #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair @CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat Training is vital esp. if Ts take responsibility for Inst. Design. Adding gamification needs practice
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT

#iolchat T1) Portfolios are huge, CVs less so. I still use them, edX is a great resource to better yourself. People graduate and stop :(
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:31 PM EDT

@philosophypaul @TruthWFlair Nice emphasis on the need for practice* there. :) Makes a huge difference. #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:32 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A2 More transparency would be good. Adopt standards like OLC Quality Scorecard 4 online #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:32 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair edX courses to add job or learning skills? Any courses you would recommend? #opened #iolchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:34 PM EDT

@philosophypaul @CenterOnlineEd & social media. A friend is a public sector teacher- she gets frustrated. Picking material is key! #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:34 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD Hello Elliot! Welcome back. :) #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:34 PM EDT
#IOLchat The transition to ePortfolios from traditional CVs allows best use of digital tools. Prepare for future a… https://t.co/9QqujlTWo6
- TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT
  
  #iolchat T1) Portfolios are huge, CVs less so. I still use them, edX is a great resource to better yourself. People graduate and stop :(
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:36 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD The accreditation process seems more bureaucratic and not so authentic. Checking boxes and paperwork. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:37 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair Are there concerns about material selection, social media use, and accreditation? I am intrigued ... #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:38 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair @CenterOnlineEd Yes, integration of SM requires some discretion and sensitivity to privacy as well as tech skills #IOLchat
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:38 PM EDT
So true. And responding to outside stakeholders. #Iolchat https://t.co/C6NvpQ8aPU
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:36 PM EDT
  
  @ElliotKingPhD The accreditation process seems more bureaucratic and not so authentic. Checking boxes and paperwork. #iolchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:38 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Anything in your field, but Age of Globalization, Ideas of the 20th Century, Learning from Data #IOLchat Covers the big 3
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:39 PM EDT
Big issue with e-portfolios. Where are they stored and how permanent are they? #iolchat https://t.co/1o9aNQCM4Y
- philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:34 PM EDT
  
  #IOLchat The transition to ePortfolios from traditional CVs allows best use of digital tools. Prepare for future a… https://t.co/9QqujlTWo6
  
  TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT
  
  #iolchat T1) Portfolios are huge, CVs less so. I still use them, edX is a great resource to better yourself. People graduate and stop :(
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:40 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Not accreditation- it's a given in the public sector. But no input on material selection, so it's hard to use media #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:40 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD And perhaps who has access? Speaks to the transparency issue. #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:40 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD Storage and permanency are fundamental questions relative to ePortfolio privacy and security for Ss #IOLchat
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:40 PM EDT
Accreditation needs clearer expectations. More streamlined process. Better reporting. #iolchat https://t.co/Ipkqd1slAk
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:30 PM EDT
  
  Q2) Let's get more specific - What changes would you like to see made to the #accreditation process in #highered? #iolchat
TruthWFlair Sep 28 @ 12:41 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Whereas accreditation is earned for online, but choosing the right material gives you a lot of media to share on SM #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:41 PM EDT

@TruthWFlair Agreed - media and material selection can be a significant challenge at all levels of education. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:43 PM EDT

We're moving into ... Q3) How can we better ensure that an "accredited" school or program is a "quality" school or program? #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:43 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD Question: When you call for better reporting is this given by the agency or the institution reviewed. IMO: former #IOLchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:45 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A3 Cited earlier. Find & meet good quality metrics. OLC Quality Scorecard an example. #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:46 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Are you/your school using the Quality Scorecard? #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:49 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat Currently we are in transition with new DE personnel, butI have trained in its use and provided inst. a review.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:50 PM EDT

@philosophypaul That sounds great! Good to share your experience with that tool. I rely on OLC for a lot, esp. professional dev. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:50 PM EDT

Time for our last Q of the chat ... coming up... #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:51 PM EDT

Q4) What do you think of adding student outcomes (e.g., student loan repayment rates, alumni employment) to accreditation review? #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:53 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A4 Impt.? In the big picture some info included w default rate and w presidential scorecard report on Cs and Us. #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:54 PM EDT

Here are two related articles: https://t.co/m0EfHI0P80 and https://t.co/t0BYPK4vML #studentoutcomes #accreditationreform #iolchat
philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:55 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Reply again. Check https://t.co/eft6wANKgb #IOLchat
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:55 PM EDT
Gr8 question. I think by both. #IOLchat https://t.co/CcLab36fqV
- philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:43 PM EDT
  
  @ElliotKingPhD Question: When you call for better reporting is this given by the agency or the institution reviewed. IMO: former #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:55 PM EDT

@philosophypaul Good point - this kind of information is increasingly available in various places/ways. #iolchat
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:56 PM EDT
We don't use the Quality Matters checklist. Too mechanical for me. #iolchat https://t.co/6KrGlcGAIv
- philosophypaul Sep 28 @ 12:49 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd #IOLchat Currently we are in transition with new DE personnel, butI have trained in its use and provided inst. a review.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:57 PM EDT

@ElliotKingPhD QM is another beast ;) Agreed the rubric can be extensive. #iolchat
ElliotKingPhD Sep 28 @ 12:58 PM EDT
Part of the issue is what kind of institution and what kind of student you serve. #iolchat https://t.co/9kErHMLlbk
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:55 PM EDT
  
  @philosophypaul Good point - this kind of information is increasingly available in various places/ways. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Sep 28 @ 12:59 PM EDT

+1 RT @ElliotKingPhD Part of the issue is what kind of institution and what kind of student you serve. #iolchat