Developing Online Training Solutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
"Facing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vandenberg Faculty Development initiates a strategic plan to transition courses online. Leveraging existing resources, they address training needs, implement Blackboard, and streamline content delivery. Phased approaches and collaborative efforts result in efficient training and course facilitation. The project unfolds through acquiring licenses, training instructors and designers, structuring content under 'Four Doors,' and engaging real-time collaboration. Adaptability and innovation drive successful online course execution."
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GOING ONLINE THROUGH FOUR DOORS KRISTEN A. LEWIS & VERNA J. EDWARDS 1
PROBLEM #1 How can we safely train our faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic? 2
DECISION Vandenberg Faculty Development decided to put all our courses online on Blackboard. 3
PROBLEM #2 How can we efficiently and effectively deliver our courses online? 4
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What do we already have? 1. BIC on Blackboard a model 2. Qualified online instructors 3. Qualified online designers 5
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What do we need? 1. Blackboard licenses x 5 2. Time to train designers 3. Time to train instructors 6
MAKING IT HAPPEN Phase 1 1. Attained Blackboard licenses 2. Copied and renamed BIC course shell 3. Assigned designers to develop online content (4 weeks per course) 7
MAKING IT HAPPEN Phase 2 1. TDE created training aids and trained designers 2. ITU created training aids and trained instructors 3. Zoom meetings to decide lesson timing on Blackboard Collaborate 8
MAKING IT HAPPEN Phase 3: Four Doors + All content under four buttons (doors): - Activities: includes appraisals - Assessments: includes PCs, quizzes and written tests - Caf : includes Discussion Board and collaboration - Library: includes instructional materials, references and resources + Collaboration: used for real-time lecture 9
MAKING IT HAPPEN Phase 4 Practice with instructors - Lecture on Blackboard Collaborate - Turn in appraisals and PCs on Discussion Board - Set up Collaborate space for teaching 10
MAKING IT HAPPEN Phase 5 1. Deliver courses on Blackboard from home 2. Assist students and instructors with Blackboard and connectivity issues 3. Evaluate in real-time and adjust as necessary 11
RESULTS Were our customers satisfied? Did we meet their needs? 5 courses designed and delivered online on Blackboard in 6 months EOC scores exceptional higher than with classroom-based delivery Increased enrollment; much interest in courses Instructors very satisfied with new delivery method and platform All staff and faculty training requirements met 12
LESSONS LEARNED 1. Keep it simple! 2. Don t reinvent the wheel; use what you have 3. Train designers and instructors 4. Practice before live delivery 5. Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate!!! 13
QUESTIONS??? 14
