The Eighth Sloan-C International Conference

Pedagogy

Encouraging change: Fostering faculty participation in asynchronous online course development

Deborah Snyder, The University of Michigan-Flint
Vahid Lotfi, The University of Michigan-Flint
One of the more common roadblocks to enlisting faculty support to create asynchronous academic courses for online delivery is the perceived time commitment to learn the technology and develop courses from scratch. Successful policies for the development process will be discussed.

The MBA Strategic Assessment Initiative at the University of Maryland University College

Dr. Judith Kirkhorn, University of MD. University College
Dr. Mike Evanchik, University of MD. University College
The University of Maryland University College's MBA strategic assessment initiative has had a critical impact on teaching and learning. This session presents guidelines for developing a comprehensive online assessment process that articulates student learning objectives and program outcomes, encourages student reflection, and stimulates program improvement and accountability.

Using Project Merlot to Create an Effective Teaching Environment

Dr. Judy A. Serwatka, Purdue University North Central
A project intended to help faculty find good teaching materials and to provide peer reviews of on-line materials is Project Merlot. Twelve disciplines make up this project and faculty chosen for their expertise in these fields serve as peer reviewers. The material on the Merlot web site is available for anyone to access.

Implementing an Online MSW Program... The E-Team Strategy

Janet Berry, Florida State University
This presentation provides insight into the successful development of the first online Masters Degree in Social Work offered in the United States by an accredited program. The team building strategy will be explored as an approach to providing an overall model of curriculum development and faculty support. The presentation will include a discussion of the use of innovative teaching methodology to overcome perceived barriers to online learning in the helping professions.

Study Aids: The Learner's Resource Kit Bag

William E Frantz, PE, Cardinal Stritch University
This presentation illustrates the use of "Study Aids" that can be used to support the online syllabi and other communication to foster the effective learning process in asynchronous course delivery. The Business College at Cardinal Stritch University has supported its very successful four year old e-Learning program with this concept.

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