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Innovations in Online Learning at University of Waterloo: The UWone Experience

This session at the ANGEL User Conference 2004 presents a transformative approach to the University of Waterloo's online learning environment. It details the new model supporting technology and learning innovation, multi-department collaborations, and improved user experiences. Key strategies include a task-based model (T5), the implementation of UWone, a user-friendly course management system, and a streamlined process for testing new features. The session emphasizes the importance of faculty collaboration, effective support systems, and ongoing adaptation to meet the needs of both instructors and students.

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Innovations in Online Learning at University of Waterloo: The UWone Experience

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  1. Seeking Support Utopia Andrea Chappell, Info. Sys. & Tech. Leslie Richards, Distance Ed. University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada ANGEL User conference 2004

  2. In this session • A new direction for UW’s online learning environment results in … • New model to support online T&L innovation • New model to support “mainstream” • New multi-department collaborations ANGEL User conference 2004

  3. Previous Direction • UW LT research and innovation center (LT3) developed task-based model (T5) for rethinking online T&L. • UWone online system designed to facilitate pedagogical model. • Entry into UWone through “control gates” of LT3’s New Classroom series. • i.e., not opened to all campus. ANGEL User conference 2004

  4. UWone assembled design • Home-grown front end • Design tool (based on T5), • Assemblage (student upload, central authentication, binding components together, etc.) • Home-grown course activity tools (DE) • ANGEL V5.6 for ANGEL features ANGEL User conference 2004

  5. UWone Matching Learner Profile & Learner Design Student Task Management Tool Roadmap Instructor CMT CM_T Distance Ed. developed tools Various Design Tools Interfaces to Build Course Content & Pedagogy TD UWone:Task Designerbase system;Integratingframework Angel ANGEL 5.6Tool set EducSource Communication Language (ECL) Export/Import REUSE Learning Object Repository A B Merlot CLOE …..z CAREO ANGEL User conference 2004

  6. UWone support • LT3 New Classroom series -T5 model applied to participant’s course • 6 LT3 Faculty Liaisons (1/2 time in each Faculty) – assist using T5 and UWone • 2 UWone usage support (one for instructors, one for students) • Programmers and system support ANGEL User conference 2004

  7. New Direction – why? • Overwhelming growth in UWone usage, meant for innovation. • Technology complexity. • Constant code changes caused instability. • Questions about supporting home-grown code. • Advantageous ANGEL evolutions makes it more suited for T5 model. ANGEL User conference 2004

  8. New Direction • Enterprise system - a “rock-solid,” centrally supported online course system for mainstream • “Exploration” system - a system to pilot innovations and new features with more risk-tolerant leaders. If proven, move to Enterprise. ANGEL User conference 2004

  9. Innovation to mainstream life cycle • “Exploration” ANGEL system run by LT3 • Instructors try new features and UW extensions • LT3 (or other group) writes proposal to request move to Enterprise • UW-ACE Steering Committee approval • University computing committee, plus DE, LT3, IST, student, and distinguished teachers ANGEL User conference 2004

  10. New Direction – how to get there? • Pilot ANGEL out of the box in Spring’04 • Basic courses move UW-ACE Enterprise • Desired functionality from UWone built into UW-ACE “Exploration” • Migrate courses from UWone to UW-ACE “Exploration” • Approved “Exploration” innovations & functionality move to Enterprise ANGEL User conference 2004

  11. UW-ACE: UW ANGEL Course Environment ANGEL User conference 2004

  12. New Direction - migration Level 1 = light content, activities can be created in existing UW-ACE Level 2 = light/Medium/heavy content, activities requires first release extension Level 3 = light/medium/heavy content, activities requires 2nd and 3rd release extensions UW-ACE Enterprise UW-ACE “Exploration” Phase 1 August/04 Level 1 Level 2 Test Extensions Level 1 & 2 Approved Extensions Phase 2 December/04 Level 3 Test Extensions Phase 3 May/05 Level 1, 2 & 3 Approved Extensions New innovations Test Extensions ANGEL User conference 2004

  13. Extending ANGEL with CLL • Team functionality • Approved by Steering Committee • Automated team creation and maintenance • Task generator • V6.1 super-editor may resolve • Activity generator (not yet) • Feedback mechanisms (not yet) ANGEL User conference 2004

  14. UW-ACE Enterprise Instructor Support • Focus on “self help” • Documentation, Training, and FAQs • 1st Point of Contact for instructor • LT3 Faculty Liaisons • Second Level Support from 1st Point • IST UW-ACE coordinator (in Client Services group) • In some cases, Faculty consultant, then IST ANGEL User conference 2004

  15. UW-ACE “Exploration” Instructor Support • Retain emphasis on pedagogical support – LT3 Faculty Liaisons • Support extension testing - LT3 technical lead ANGEL User conference 2004

  16. UW-ACE and Distance Education ANGEL User conference 2004

  17. Lessons learned – You can do it if you have … • Build relationships for mutual gain • LT3, IST, DE, University computing committee, and Faculties • State a clear direction • Form a representative Steering Committee • Strong support from upper admin • And their funding! ANGEL User conference 2004

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