Maximizing Learning Effectiveness in an Online Delivery Format
Last updated: July, 2006
Work completed
Gathered results from Physics Education Research
Studies similar online courses and developments
Designed and tested active/engagement tools for students
Identified course theme and framework
Built course structure for flexibility and dissemination
Solved many technical challenges
Planned assessment
Achieved IRB approval
Designed module template
Created database method for simulating student interactions
Created Flash-based drawing tool for diagram exchange
Work to be completed
Adapt existing F2F web site as online modules
Produce all interactive components to support modules
Pre-test students
Plan pilot
Launch pilot
Test selected materials at partner institutions
Make adjustments
Plan for future expansion and dissemination
The course will be installed as a regular component of the undergraduate program at the Colorado School of Mines, and will be made available to resident students as well as non-traditional students. In addition, the course will be packaged for dissemination throught to appropriately prepared institutions.