Applying Blended Learning Pat Hammett Courses 1 IOEMFG
Applying Blended Learning – Pat Hammett Courses: 1. IOE/MFG 461 – Quality Engineering/Statistical Analysis n Fall Term (Enrollment: ~100 On Campus; 60 Off Campus) 2. MFG 599 – Design for Six Sigma (Product Development) n Fall Term (Enrollment: ~100 On Campus; 60 Off Campus) 3. Industry Short Course – Six Sigma Green Belt n One Time Offering – 40 Industry Managers/Engineers 1
1. IOE 461: Quality Engineering n Began On/Off Campus Course Mix - 2003 n Early Challenges n n High demand: shift in class sizes from 30 120+ Course Content: need to provide significant practice (statistical tools) and support without face-face Course Software: provide software training (Minitab) Student Background Diversity: accommodate mix of Engr Undergrad students with Industry Grad Students n Significant Learning Style Differences due to size/diversity 2
IOE/MFG 461 – Blended Learning Solutions n Use of a few Online Prerequisite Modules n WHY ONLINE? ? n n n Not all students need/want this information Make available prior to start of class Weekly Tape Problem Solving Session (Software Use) n WHY ONLINE? ? n n Mix of students familiar with Minitab Software Much more flexible than typical office hours (wider audience) Instructor (vs. Teaching Assistant) Led Effective for different learning styles n Estimate 50 -70% students view these and find helpful 3
2. MFG 599 – Blended Learning Solutions n Numerous Prerequisite Modules (full course available) n WHY ONLINE? ? n n n Flexible, Diverse Backgrounds (different universities) Do not take up class time for those with pre-req knowledge Discussion Posts as part of Grade (discussion course) n On Campus: 2 Posts (1 -2 paragraphs); Off Campus: 4 n WHY ONLINE? ? n n n allows off campus students to get involved n Bring in personal experiences about the class topics allows students with language challenges to participate allows more time for deeper, more thoughtful comments 4
3. Industry Short Course – Blended Learning Solutions n n Client was concerned about a full online training program and their employees ability to keep up Created a 5 -Day Blended Course n n Day 1 – Classroom n More effective to get organized, initial use of software Day 2 -4 (15 lectures w/ exercises) – Online n Allowed ~6 weeks to complete (most did in last 2 weeks) Day 5 – Classroom n More difficult material involving deeper discussion n Provide opportunity for face-face questions for online material Course received high marks (~ evaluations 4. 8/5. 0) n However, no follow-up course yet 5
Self Assessment n University Courses: n n Course Demand Remains High Overall Scores Similar n n Per University Evaluations (Q 1/Q 2) – now similar for on and off campus (Fall 2010: ~4. 7 – 4. 8 for both) n n Still, median Off Campus is usually 1 -2% lower than On Campus Key gap closer: Instructor-answered off campus email Main Off Campus Concern (Company Evaluations): n heavy workload/difficulty versus learning style 6
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