#IOLchat Archive

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

Wednesday December 14, 2016
12:00 PM EST

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:01 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat? Who is joining in today? #insideonlinelearning
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:06 PM EST

Hello #iolchat .. Jennifer in Atlanta.. will be joining in for the first half of the hour.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:07 PM EST

Hi Jennifer! Hope all is well with you. :) Thanks for joining in. #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:10 PM EST

We've got one big question for today's chat ... coming up! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineLearning #EdTech #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:13 PM EST

We are missing @ceasom #iolchat =(
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:13 PM EST

We are indeed! :( #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:15 PM EST

Q) What are your predictions for #OnlineEducation in 2017? All perspectives welcome! #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:16 PM EST

A) That is a tough one - don't know if I see anything ground breaking -- hopefully some more emphasis on quality and engagement.. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:17 PM EST

Sharing your thoughts about nothing groundbreaking ... some fine tuning perhaps. Any particular ideas about engagement? #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:19 PM EST

A) More interaction perhaps - synchronous class activities/requirements on the rise for real-time connection, collaboration. #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:20 PM EST

Used to be a big fan of the modular format with a read, do/apply, and then take the quiz and move to the next..now not so much #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:21 PM EST

Very hard with the busy-ness of schedules. Finding a way to better strike a happy medium between school-work would be nice #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:21 PM EST

"Everything" used to fall in that pattern didn't it? Or at least it seems like it. #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:21 PM EST

Yes..these are great ideas! Just hard to increase workload when many are trying to do both work and school #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:22 PM EST

Maybe a little more problem-based type work where you try to integrate it into real-world scenarios.. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:22 PM EST

Yes! RT @jshamsy Maybe a little more problem-based type work where you try to integrate it into real-world scenarios.. #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:23 PM EST

Agreed - we may be hitting a line where "better" will mean "less flexibility," at least in some contexts. #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:24 PM EST

It's important that we move in this direction I think! More case studies, problem-solving, scenarios, etc. #iolchat
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jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:27 PM EST

I agree..this is a fine line!! Students are customers. Quandry is how achieve learning outcomes w/out overtaxing students? #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:27 PM EST

Maybe a little reassessment of where education is going in general - learning outcomes - move more towards "on the job" #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:28 PM EST

Absolutely! Efficiency and effectiveness - a balance in there somwehere w/learning objectives as the focus. :) #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:29 PM EST

This could be a year of reflection and reassessment for highered in a lot of ways - a good opportunity to improve. #iolchat
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jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:29 PM EST

A trend I would like to see if more holistic approach to design -- everything is accessible in one place - text/content/discussion #iolchat
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:30 PM EST

I think we are going to have to design for students when they have 10 - 15 minutes -- microvideos/presentation...not 2 - 3 hours #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:30 PM EST

I think several LMSs are working toward this, but there are still gaps. This would be helpful to achieve for Ss and Ts! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:31 PM EST

This is interesting ... and something you've experienced as a student, yes? Smaller chunks, on the go. #iolchat
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jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:32 PM EST

Yes..Can sometimes get lot accomplished in a 1/2 hr if everything is together .. harder and harder to have big blocks of time #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:33 PM EST

Mobile is part of this, too. - quick access, on the go, via smartphone/tablet to all course tasks and materials #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:34 PM EST

Time spent is huge factor - if we can cut down what it takes to log in, search, download, etc. the better #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:34 PM EST

yes..and most mobile applications..not naming any names...are pretty poor...this could be an important trend!! #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:35 PM EST

That is a GREAT place to start!!!! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:35 PM EST

Let's hope so! I think it's the crux of a lot of the things we are mentioning: easy to use, powerful mobile learning apps #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:35 PM EST

actually was just reading a text that pointed to this text..have you read? https://t.co/wCNOaVGTDz #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:37 PM EST

I have not! Thanks for sharing the link. :) #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:38 PM EST

The basic principles are holding fast - "web users want to find what they're after quickly" students and instructors, too #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:38 PM EST

Might go in the cart..or something similiar..I like this focus on Ux - user experience #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy Dec 14 @ 12:40 PM EST

Have to leave unfortunately @CenterOnlineEd conference call at 1..Thanks for all these great trend ideas..Things to think about!! #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:40 PM EST

Thanks for being here! Great conversation ... I'll archive this w/ Storify later today. :) #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:45 PM EST

Hello, Shannon! Thanks for joining the #IOLchat topic today. :)
In reply to @shann440
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:46 PM EST

@shann440 What are the benefits of Google Classroom for you? #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:47 PM EST

I think so (or at least hope so) too! More and better mobile access is desired. #IOLchat
In reply to @shann440
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:50 PM EST
#GoogleClassroom in 2017 #IOLchat
- shann440 Dec 14 @ 12:49 PM EST
  
  saves paper, students can access assignments anywhere via Internet, less reading, allows collaboration between classes!
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:50 PM EST

RT @shann440 I would love to see better wifi access in my internship location to allow students to utilize their devices! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:51 PM EST

Collaboration between classes* sounds interesting! Lots of potential there. #IOLChat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Dec 14 @ 12:55 PM EST

We're nearing the end of the #IOLchat hour ... thanks to @jshamsy and @shann440 for sharing ideas for the future of online education!
In reply to @jshamsy, @shann440