#IOLchat Archive

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

Wednesday August 31, 2016
12:00 PM EDT

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today?
RedBrigade_MUFC Aug 31 @ 12:01 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd #IOLChat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:01 PM EDT

I am! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:02 PM EDT

@jernstberger Hi Jon! Thanks for joining in. :) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:02 PM EDT

@RedBrigade_MUFC Welcome to #IOLchat!
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:05 PM EDT

This week's topic is designed to make sure we avoid overstuffing online courses w/materials ... Q1 Coming up! #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:06 PM EDT

Austin, Tx here I'm a #MOOC developer https://t.co/sKO6lrAtC9 #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:07 PM EDT

@clowningar Hi Michael! Welcome back. :) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:08 PM EDT

Q1) Are there components of online courses that seem uneccessary? When might 'less' be 'more?' #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:10 PM EDT

A1, for me it depends on the course ie Language may have more resources & tools #iolchat I have no hard fast rule yet
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:11 PM EDT

A1 @CenterOnlineEd I'd say less is more when you know that your students are looking for depth. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:12 PM EDT

@clowningar I think that's an interesting point - having "rules" about amount of content may be inappropriate. Better case by case. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:13 PM EDT

@jernstberger Absolutely - amount of content could also be a depth vs. breadth question. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:13 PM EDT

A1) I tend to get stuck in an "every module must have x,y,z" structure, even if it's not completely necessary every week #iolchat
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:14 PM EDT

We believe that Online Education should be different from F2F module. Simplicity is the key @CenterOnlineEd #IOLChat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:14 PM EDT

@definatelylearn Welcome to the chat! Simplicity is a good principle to follow - agreed. Start w/basics and build from there. #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:14 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A deviation might be really great for engaging students! Great idea! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:16 PM EDT

@jernstberger The consistency is helpful, but can get monotonous - at least for me it does, imagine so for students, too. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:17 PM EDT

A1) In an online course it's also easy to keep adding reading materials and links. My students get overwhelmed w/ too many ... #iolchat
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:18 PM EDT

Agreed and focus should go deep on abilities apart from Content because Technology can help track the growth @CenterOnlineEd #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:19 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I regularly cull links and check the ones I keep to see if they're obsolete. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:19 PM EDT

@definatelylearn That's an important part of the conversation I think -start w/ objectives (abilities, skills), then select content #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:19 PM EDT

A1 I curate & dev for 800+ courses so my problem is abundance but where am I lacking #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:19 PM EDT

Great reminder! #OnlineTeaching RT @jernstberger I regularly cull links and check the ones I keep to see if they're obsolete. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:20 PM EDT

@clowningar I can't even imagine - that's a lot of courses to maintain! My max in the past was 35, which were overwhelming. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:23 PM EDT

A1) cont. I try to clarify to students when there are a lot of reading/links - select a few; I've provided a whole collection #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:23 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd well this is a nonpayed position so hard to get help :( https://t.co/MHQtCiIZw4? Getting 8-10stars from Ss #iolchat
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:24 PM EDT

Learning analytics Algo should do that for the Educators in selection of content n understanding the intelligence. @CenterOnlineEd #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:25 PM EDT
#IOLchat Ideas about analytics, adaptive learning, and content selection... https://t.co/QtXHDGs6L8
- definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:24 PM EDT
  
  Learning analytics Algo should do that for the Educators in selection of content n understanding the intelligence. @CenterOnlineEd #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:26 PM EDT

Q2) How often do you review learning objectives - and (re)map to course materials and assessments? #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:27 PM EDT

A1 I'm now opening deaf learners w/CC lectures this past week, so no telling what they want #iolchat #ASL
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:28 PM EDT
Interestingly we are working on it. #IOLchat #edchat https://t.co/YB6BBdbZbu
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:25 PM EDT
  
  #IOLchat Ideas about analytics, adaptive learning, and content selection... https://t.co/QtXHDGs6L8
  
  definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:24 PM EDT
  
  Learning analytics Algo should do that for the Educators in selection of content n understanding the intelligence. @CenterOnlineEd #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:29 PM EDT

@clowningar That's an incredible undertaking! And definitely a need where accessibility and universal design are concerned. #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:31 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd this week or next going to TX School for deaf and talking to them about accessibility & MOOC #IOLchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:31 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A2) We're going through a gen ed reform. Lots of learning objective reviews happening. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:32 PM EDT

@jernstberger I bet so! Sounds like the potential for a major overhaul. #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:33 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd The potential for positive overhaul is real but people resist change. #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:34 PM EDT

A2 I'm working on mobile edu, going to tidepools studying biology this #SXSW talk explains it https://t.co/oBq2BBHqHF #IOLchat #edchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:34 PM EDT

@jernstberger Indeed. And it can be a real challenge to make big changes that impact a lot of courses. Esp. if there's bureaucracy. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:35 PM EDT

@clowningar All the best with your #SXSW panel picker idea! Am hoping to present there as well. :) #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:37 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd keep me in the loop when you do #SXSWPanelPicker I'll vote for you I'm up for #CES as well #IOLchat #innovation
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:37 PM EDT

A leapfrog product is needed that can overcome Policies that can promote independence for educators @CenterOnlineEd @jernstberger #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:38 PM EDT

Q3) What are your best tips for de-cluttering an online class? For instructors and designers. #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:38 PM EDT

@definatelylearn @CenterOnlineEd @jernstberger disruption from outside will happen regardless of gatekeepers #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:39 PM EDT

@definatelylearn @jernstberger Autonomy for professors is certainly a current topic, especially in #OnlineEd -how much flex exists? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:40 PM EDT

Q3 cont) Are there steps we can take in the original design of a new course to avoid "overstuffing" w/content and assignments? #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:41 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A3) I'm sure we can establish guidelines (of some sort) but we don't do it in trad. courses. #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:41 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I believe Prof/Ts will be in creative spaces & getting 90% tuition my SXSW talk covers it #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:42 PM EDT

@jernstberger Interesting point ... do traditional courses get cluttered, too? #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:44 PM EDT

A3 "Rate Ur Prof", keeps Ps & Ts from too much rigor & reading, or they don't get Ss enrolling #iolchat may have app like that
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:44 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Probably but those are the classes I often worked hardest at. #iolchat
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:45 PM EDT
Educators just need a tech assistant ;) #IOLchat https://t.co/zun2R9KHEa
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:39 PM EDT
  
  @definatelylearn @jernstberger Autonomy for professors is certainly a current topic, especially in #OnlineEd -how much flex exists? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:46 PM EDT

@jernstberger They may also be easier to "update" ;) #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:46 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I think they're easier to keep fresh. I'm different every time I'm in the room. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:48 PM EDT

@clowningar Intruiging point here - motivation, incentive etc. to add/not add content, kinds of content - not just abt. objectives #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:51 PM EDT

Coming up on the end of the chat hour … #iolchat
clowningar Aug 31 @ 12:51 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd my program is self study, Ss let me know needs. Some Ss are earning Univ credit so it's important 2 get right #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:51 PM EDT

Thanks to @jernstberger, @definatelylearn and @clowningar for great contributions to today's topic! #iolchat
jernstberger Aug 31 @ 12:52 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Thanks for facilitating! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:52 PM EDT

@clowningar Absolutely! Getting academic credit can be a tricky process. #iolchat
definatelylearn Aug 31 @ 12:52 PM EDT

Also Shared economy can play a greater role. @CenterOnlineEd @clowningar #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Aug 31 @ 12:52 PM EDT

@jernstberger My pleasure, Jon! Thanks for your help. :) #iolchat