Getting Started in Course Redesign The Ohio State

Getting Started in Course Redesign The Ohio State University Columbus, OH o Statistics n General education data analysis course n Introductory level n 2600 students enrolled annually in 100 sections o Redesign goals n Reduce instructional costs using technology and efficient allocation of instructor time n Improve student learning and completion rates using multiple modes of delivery

Institutional Issues in Getting Started: Then (1999) o Identification of and discussion with units and offices essential to success n Course offering unit – interest initiated by Statistics n Instructional design and technology specialists n Other impacted academic support units (e. g. , business processes) o Commitment of the Office of Academic Affairs and participation of lead administrator n Consulted with the Office of the University Registrar n Attended local and national meetings n Assured savings returned to the unit

Expansion o Value of project demonstrated and showcased; other efforts emerged o Resources set aside for release time to develop and pilot new course redesigns o Specific areas targeted but unit- and college -level interest and readiness necessary n STEM emphasis n Large enrollment/general education courses n Bottleneck courses for student completion (e. g. , molecular genetics)

Institutional Issues Now o Prior issues as relevant o Multiple endeavors and kinds of resources n Identification, coordination, and convening of appropriate offices and groups n Strategic deployment of resources o Alignment of redesign efforts with institutional goals and initiatives n Transforming the learning environment n Learning outcomes assessment (general education) n E-Learning n Calendar conversion at Ohio State o Evolving examples and lessons learned to be understood, evaluated, and communicated

Institutional Support for Redesign o Central administration can help n Bring others institution-wide to the conversation n Bring visibility to and convey priority of endeavor n Address cost issues n Provide additional support services o Instructional design o Assessment o Technology