Monday, March 12, 2012
OPTIONAL PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast for pre-conference workshop attendees
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Optional pre-conference workshop: Using Web 2.0 Tools in Education
Much has been written about the potential of Web 2.0 tools and social media to engage learners, add interactivity, and extend the functionality of a course management system. In this immersive, hands-on session, we will explore the implications of such a claim and offer strategies to select tools that meaningfully support learning while considering the technical requirements, costs, and benefits. Participants will use emerging technologies to create an engaging learning experience. Topics will include collaboration, content generation, and visualization strategies.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch for pre-conference workshop attendees
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Conference registration
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Welcome, program overview, and ice breaker
Following the general orientation of the workshop, session overviews, and introductions, we will engage in an icebreaker activity. Each participant will be asked to share the challenges of faculty development and expectations at their institution.
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Context of Faculty Development
We will explore the role of faculty development within the institution serving online and blended programming. With increased attention on the role and responsibilities of the online instructor, various aspects of effective faculty development programs will be addressed. We'll also discuss the evolution of blended learning and its challenges.
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Competencies for Online and Blended Teaching Success Framework
The key to an effective faculty development program is the articulation of the skills and competencies necessary for online instructor success. The definition of the competencies serves as the "road map" for the design and development of the systems and services included in faculty development programs.
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Working Session and Reflection
This is an opportunity to reflect on the day's discussions and apply the concepts to your institutional setting.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Networking reception (included in registration)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast (included in registration)
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Pedagogy of Online Instruction
If good teaching has the elements of effectiveness and significance, how are these outcomes achieved? The online environment in which this interaction between teacher and learner takes place requires careful consideration of teaching theory, practice, and flexibility. We will discuss:
Best practices for teaching online
Role of instructional design in good pedagogy
How faculty can select the correct instructional design approach to address the learning objectives
Strategies that faculty developers can use to teach good pedagogy
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Administrative Considerations
Effective online programming requires the consideration of a wide variety of administrative issues such as faculty development models, resources and funding, formats, and faculty buy-in. We will explore options that serve different institutional needs.
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (included in registration)
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. The Technology Fit
The technology interface is a critical dimension of the online classroom. Today's technology options can easily overwhelm faculty with too many bell-and-whistle options. What are the most effective strategies for helping to develop technology aptitude in order for our online faculty to succeed?
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 - 4:00 pm Managing the Impact of New and Emerging Technologies
With new technologies being introduced into the social and learning landscape, some consideration needs to be given to the impact on the online and blended instructor. How do we manage the rapid change? What strategies can we employ to help faculty?
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Quality Assurance in Online Learning
This session will explore a variety of strategies that can be used to assure the quality of the online teaching and learning experience. These strategies include the Quality Matters Program and other team-oriented review processes.
You will have the opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques of the day's program to your own institutional setting.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast (included in registration)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Metrics for Establishing Faculty Development Success
What metrics can be used to quantify the impact of faculty development on the online teaching and learning experience? Defining these metrics can be challenging and need careful planning to be effective and true.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Getting Faculty Buy-In
An important aspect of online teaching success is the perspective and approach of the online instructor. In this session, we will explore strategies for gaining faculty engagement and buy-in, which requires careful planning, effective implementation, and creativity.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Applying Lessons to Your Institutional Context
In a small group of similar institutional types, you will work on applying the faculty development operating parameters to your institutional settings. Discussion will be centered on funding issues, access to resources, faculty compensation, workload management strategies, and compensation for participation in faculty development programs.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sharing: Program Takeaways
OPTIONAL POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch for post-conference workshop attendees
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Optional post-conference workshop: How to Create a Mentoring Program
This workshop is targeted for faculty and faculty development staff who are interested in developing and implementing an effective faculty mentoring program. The goals of the workshop are:
To introduce participants to the critical issues involved in mentoring
To help participants draft a plan to create a program tailored to meet their institution's needs or to improve their existing faculty mentoring program
Discussion will be informed by the lessons learned through the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Peer Mentoring Program that supports global faculty who teach in on-site, hybrid, and online classrooms.
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