LIVE SESSION
“Using Technology to Build Communities in Large Classes: Design and Evaluation of a Model for Large-Enrollment Hybrid Classes”
Donna Charlevoix and Sara Strey, GLOBE Program and University of Illinois, USA
Date:
March 18, 2010
4:00 pm to 4:50 pm EST
(see time in other time zones)
Description:
This presentation will provide a description and evaluation of a model for scaling hybrid courses up to large-enrollment (>100 students) science course at a large public university. The goal of this research is to identify the challenges of adapting blended learning to large-enrollment courses and to develop recommendations for implementing blended learning pedagogy on a large scale. Additional research questions addressed in this paper focus on the coordination between curriculum developers and instructors when designing and implementing blended learning in large enrollment courses and the technologies necessary to facilitate online learning to a large number of students. The curriculum design is unique in structure by leveraging web 2.0 technologies to build a community of learners around the topic of severe weather. The presentation will give an overview of the curriculum design and a summary of the evaluation of the pilot.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Charlevoix manages a Student Climate Research Campaign for GLOBE, an international science education program. Prior to joining GLOBE, Dr. Charlevoix was a University of Illinois a professor for 12 years. Her research focus centered on technology in science instruction and learning with a focus on atmospheric sciences and climate.