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Innovations in Course Delivery: Enhancing Online and Hybrid Learning at MTSU

Dr. Jennifer Dooley and Dr. Nancy McCormick from Middle Tennessee State University explore innovative course delivery systems that transcend traditional methods. This presentation focuses on the benefits and challenges of online and hybrid courses, essential for accelerating student learning in subjects like Algebra and Geometry. Key strategies include building a learning community, utilizing self-selection for courses, and implementing supplemental instruction to support at-risk students. Insights will also address the importance of assessments and student engagement for effective online learning ecosystems.

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Innovations in Course Delivery: Enhancing Online and Hybrid Learning at MTSU

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  1. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Dr. Jennifer Dooleyand Dr. Nancy McCormick Middle Tennessee State University

  2. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSP Online Course Selection • Elementary Algebra • Intermediate Algebra • Geometry • Learning Strategies • Courses in RODP

  3. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Delivery of Online Courses • POD Required for Enrollment • Student submits online survey • Must be first attempt in course • When possible, get input from previous instructor • Use instructor’s discretion

  4. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Delivery of Online Courses • Building Community • Orientation w/pre-testing • Email for communication between instructor and student(s) • Discussions for communication between students

  5. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Delivery of Online Courses • Assessments • Posts to discussion board (10%) • Online quizzes (10%) • Tests (online and proctored) (40%) • Homework (20%) • Departmental Final (20%)

  6. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Online Courses • Advantages • Good format for independent learners • Students can finish early • Good format for many non-traditional students • Content for different learning styles • Disadvantages • No face-to-face instruction • Can loose connection w/ students quickly • Can’t “see” whether students understand • No easy/quick adjustments to course content

  7. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Hybrid Courses • In process of formulating plans for hybrid courses of elementary and intermediate algebra (a TR class at 4:30) • Hybrid model might be ½ time in traditional classroom and ½ time online • Decide what content and/or activities are better accomplished online or in a classroom

  8. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Hybrid Courses • Advantages • Students only have to be on campus ½ (or less) time, but have the face-to-face interaction • Allows one classroom space at one classroom time to generate 6 credit hours • Students could pair one hybrid course with another hybrid course to get credit for 2 courses in same amount of time • Course rubric could just have an “H” to indicate a hybrid course

  9. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSP Accelerated Courses • DSPW 0800 / ENGL 1010 • DSPM 0800E

  10. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSPW 0800 / ENGL 1010 • Enrollment Criteria • Quality of placement essay (3+) • AND • ACT score (17 or 18) • OR • 2.5 HS GPA or 500 GED • OR • 2.5 GPA for transfers

  11. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSPW 0800 / ENGL 1010 • Begin in DSPW 0800 • Decision made about mid-term who will move to ENGL 1010 roll • Students moved to ENGL 1010 (permanently exempted from DSPW) • Students not moved will complete DSPW 0800 as usual

  12. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSPM 0800E • Can complete Elementary and Intermediate in one semester • Students self select • Two five-day per week sections taught simultaneously

  13. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSPM 0800E • 0800 final exam administered at mid-term to all students • Successful students can move to the Intermediate path • Unsuccessful students given customized remediation in Elementary path

  14. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSPM 0800E • Course Grades • Students given a grade ONLY for 0800 • Students who complete 0850 successfully will have a permanent waiver for the course • 3 scenarios • Unsuccessful in 0800 • Successful in 0800 / Unsuccessful in 0850 • Successful in both 0800 and 0850

  15. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems DSP Accelerated Courses • Advantages • Get to observe students’ work 6-7 weeks to make a better decision • Will expedite completion of program for students who can do so • Did not require approval for a new course • Disadvantage • Students may not have timeframe to get as extensive foundation for subsequent courses

  16. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Supplemental Instruction • Targeted Courses • High percentages D’s, F’s, W’s • Large class size • Gatekeeper or capstone courses • Supportive & enthusiastic faculty

  17. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Supplemental Instruction • Structuring • Students self select • SI Supervisor is onsite, trained professional • SI Leader is student who successfully completed course

  18. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Supplemental Instruction • SI Supervisor • Targets the course • Selects and trains SI Leader • Monitors quality of SI sessions • Evaluates the program

  19. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Supplemental Instruction • SI Leader • The KEY to success of program • Model students who has been successful in course • Intensive training • Attends all class meetings, reads materials, takes notes • Conducts about 3 sessions per week

  20. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Supplemental Instruction • Advantages • High pass rates • Positive feedback from students • Disadvantages • Labor intensive for supervisor • Relatively expensive

  21. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Learning Communities • Living-learning communities • First-year • Aerospace • Honors • Recording Industry • Women in Science • Deciding students

  22. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Learning Communities • Raider Learning Communities • Paired courses • Academic course with experiential course

  23. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Learning Communities • Advantages • Valuable retention tool • Builds community • Better rapport with instructor

  24. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems Learning Communities • Disadvantages • Requires much organization by program coordinators • Teaching assignments cannot be arbitrary

  25. Above & Beyond Traditional Course Delivery Systems • Contact with presenters • Jennifer Dooley • jdooley@mtsu.edu • Nancy McCormick • nmccormi@mtsu.edu • Presentation available at • www.mtsu.edu/~nmccormi

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