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Technology Supported Learning and Retention (TSLR)Technology Supported Learning & Retention (TSLR)
is an online course for faculty to learn about using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through a series of online discussions and guided activities, faculty gain perspective and confidence to add technology-enable components to their courses that will support student learning and contribute to improved student engagement, participation, success and retention.
The online workshop provides faculty with information and help using technology to support student learning and retention. We have packaged everything into a facilitated online course based on Chickering & Gamson's
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.
We provide the "guide on the side" and maximum flexibility to meet faculty needs within their time constraints.
There are seven topics that "map" to the The Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. The focus of weekly discussions will be directed to the Principle of the Week.
Although the workshop can be completed at your own pace, participants are encouraged to log in once or twice per week and join the discussions. Individual questions are greatly appreciated as these provide the best opportunity for facilitator-participant and participant-participant interaction.
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Overview - Introduction to Technology Supported Learning & Retention (TSLR)
Guided tour of technology, tools, functions, discussions, participate as a student in discussions, assignments, quizzes
.. Access & Motivation - exploring the technology and access to it. Winning the learner’s trust, motivating participants
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Basics - Learning Support
Develop samples within own workspace, emphasis on application of technology to support learning objectives, access to a course shell on the development system for building course content activities
.. Socialisation - social processes and ‘community building’
.. Information Exchange - exchanging information and performing tasks, interaction with the course content and with other participants and the moderator
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Course Management - Teaching and Learning
Further development of own workspace to address broader needs of students in a hybrid and fully online learning environment, emphasis on course management and pedagogy, special topics - importing quizzes, content, previous experience with learning support technologies
.. Knowledge Construction - knowledge development, discussion activities and group dynamics
.. Development - reflection and group learning
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education
In 1987 Chickering & Gamson published the now famous Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. These principles are based on the perspective that the goal of a proper undergraduate education should be active, cooperative, and challenging.
- encourage student-faculty contact
- encourage cooperation among students
- encourage active/engaged learning
- give prompt feedback
- emphasize time on task
- communicate high expectations
- respect diverse talents and ways of learning
Notes and Activities
Course Evaluation Checklist
In keeping with the theme of Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, we have put together a list of questions that address each of the principles that may be included in the online portion of a course. In many cases, technology would be included to provide the support. A second list of items are provide to address the learning environment. Some sample technologies and their application are included as a guide.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Technology_Supported_Learning_%26_Retention/Course_Evaluation_Checklist
Technology Options
Participants are encouraged to demonstrate an understanding and use of additional technologies to support learning. This is exploration beyond the basics covered in the the TSLR and Catalyst courses. It is important that faculty be aware of the constant stream of technologies available and being adopted by their students. While it is unrealistic to be acquainted with more than a few of the current crop of technologies available, examining several as a requirement for this certification will serve you well.
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/techOptions
Students report using may additional technologies. Familiarity with these promotes student-faculty contact - you will know what they are talking about, even if you don't actually use them.
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/student+tech
Teaching Tips
Wikispaces page where everyone can add their favorite Teaching Tips
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/teachingTips
Discussion suggestions
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/discussions
Using the Moodle wiki feature
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/wikis
Catalyst / Moodle
During the TSLR course, participants will be using Catalyst, the DeAnza learning management system. Catalyst is the software used to develop and deliver coursework online. Catalyst offers the ability to post content, create discussion forums, post and grade assignments and quizzes, create wikis, and integrate other technologies into curriculum.
Although no prior Catalyst experience is necessary for the TSLR course, additional Catalyst training is available.
History
http://tslr.wikispaces.com - notes, updates
http://tslr.wikispaces.com/Seven+Principles
Technology Enhanced Instruction (TEI) Revisited 2007
TEI.2007 - Technology Enhanced Instruction
replaced by Technology Supported Learning and Retention (TSLR) October 2007
Winter 2008 Cohort
Welcome http://tslr.wikispaces.com/welcome08w
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