built for success: online course design and the coi framework
DESCRIPTION
This presentation focuses on the practical application of the three COI (Comunity of Inquiry) “presences” in course design. Strategies to build student engagement, community and pedagogical components for each presence will be summarized. A concrete example of each presence will be explored in depth along with the process used to select effective technology and pedagogical components. The session will close with a demonstration of the application of COI techniques in major LMS systems including Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas. Handouts and worksheets for designing online courses using the COI model will be provided.TRANSCRIPT
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Welcome
Glenn Hoyle, PhD
Program Development Manager
Caroline Conlon, MLIS, MSEd
Instructional Designer
Who is Deltak?
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We partner with traditional colleges and universities to…
• Develop and support online programs
that deliver exceptional student
experiences
• Support the entire online student
lifecycle to ensure persistence through
to graduation
• Broaden institutional reach
• Generate profitable revenue growthMarket
Research & Analysis
Operations & Project
Management
Marketing & Recruitment
Enrollment & Retention
Academic Services
Production Team
Master Course Model
Deltak Quality Standards
Templates
Faculty Development and
Resources
Online Instructional Standards
Student Surveys and Comments
Faculty Comments
Learning Analytics
Outcomes
Building Quality Courses
Design
Produce
Teach
Evaluate
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Community of Inquiry
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Course Design and Organization
Facilitating Discourse
Direct Instruction
Open Communication
Group Cohesion
Affective Expression
Triggering Event
Exploration
Integration
Resolution
COI Survey Instrument
• 9 social presence items (3 affective expression,
3 open communication, 3 group cohesion)
• 12 cognitive presence items (3 triggering, 3
exploration, 3 integration, 3 resolution)
• 13 teaching presence items (4 design &
facilitation, 6 facilitation of discourse, 3 direct
instruction)
Social Presence
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Social presence describes the extent to
which students feel connected to a real
community of peers who share their goals
and interests.
Note: Affective Expression, Open Communication, & Group Cohesion
Social Presence Strategies
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Introductory, short content related videos (AE)
Peer interaction opportunities (AE)
Synchronous communication opportunities (chat, web
conferencing, interactive whiteboards) (AE)
Incorporate social applications such as blogs, wikis,
YouTube, Flickr, etc., and allow students to search for and
add content (AE)
Richardson, Arbaugh, Cleveland-Innes, Ice, Swan & Garrison, 2012
Social Presence Strategies
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Make discussions a significant part of students’ grades
(mandating interaction with classmates) (OC)
Community and collaborative building activities (GC)
Group problem solving
Group projects
Group discussions
Richardson, Arbaugh, Cleveland-Innes, Ice, Swan & Garrison, 2012
Social Presence in Engage (Moodle)
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Integration with Mahara (Groups and Portfolios)
Personalize the Instructor
“Facebook” Chat
Profiles,Messaging
Recent ActivityConversational
Tone.
Social Presence in Canvas
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Profile Settings
Based on WikiStudent can post
Announcements
Integration with 3rd Party Apps
Student Created Synchronous Collaboration
Social Presence in Blackboard
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Blog Module
Twitter Feed Module
Custom Course Feed
Variety of Social Tools
Announcements
Social Presence “Top Five”
Caroline’s Top Five Glenn’s Top Five
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5. Blogs, Wiki tools in
Blackboard
4. Group / Collaborative
Opportunities in Canvas
3. Third-Party Social Application
Integration in Canvas
2. Synchronous Communication
in Canvas
1. Video Capabilities in Canvas
5. Announcements in Blackboard
4. Blackboard Mobile App and
iPad App for Engage.
3. Mahara Groups
2. Messaging Features in Moodle
1. Course Wall in Moodle
Cognitive Presence
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Cognitive presence describes the process
a group of learners go through as they
explore new ideas, reflect on how they
resonate or conflict with existing
understanding, and finally integrate the
new concepts into a more comprehensive
view of the topic.
Practical Inquiry Model
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http://communitiesofinquiry.com/sites/communityofinquiry.com/files/practicalinquiry.pdf
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Cognitive Presence Strategies
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Constructivist activities – Problem-based learning, case
studies, online debates, online discussions, article
reviews, individual or collaborative projects
Collaborative technologies such as Adobe Connect,
Captivate & Presenter, Camtasia, Wimba, Google
Docs, Big Blue Button, synchronous chat, Voice
Thread, EtherPad
Richardson, Arbaugh, Cleveland-Innes, Ice, Swan & Garrison, 2012
Cognitive Presence Strategies
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Formative assessments that include mixed media
feedback (audio, video, written)
Facilitate progression through inquiry cycle by posing
critical questions to encourage inquiry
Richardson, Arbaugh, Cleveland-Innes, Ice, Swan & Garrison, 2012
Cognitive Presence in Canvas
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Triggering Event Exploration, Integration, &
Resolution
Exploration, Integration, &
Resolution
Cognitive Presence in Blackboard
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Triggering Event
Exploration, Integration, &
Resolution
Exploration, Integration, &
Resolution
Cognitive Presence “Top Five”
Caroline’s Top Five Glenn’s Top Five
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5. Discussions in Canvas
4. Wiki/Content Pages in Canvas
3. Journal tool in Blackboard
2. Blog, Wiki tools in Blackboard
1. Discussion Board in Blackboard
5. Survey and Choice tools in Moodle
4. Mahara Journal tool
3. Activities Settings in Moodle
2. Ability to embed external tools (BBB,
Voicethread, Google Docs, etc.)
1. Group functions in Moodle
Teaching Presence
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Teaching presence refers to the
organization and design of the course,
leading the discourse therein, and
providing constructive feedback to learners.
Teaching Presence Strategies
Design & Organization
Consistent course structure
Intuitive navigation
Content presentation
Topic overviews / introductions
Guidelines, templates, samples, user guides, help options
Mix of media in instructional content
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Course Design in Engage
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Course Design in Canvas
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Course Design in CourseSites
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Strategies
Facilitating Discourse
Sharing meaning
Identifying areas of agreement / disagreement
Seeking to reach consensus / understanding
Raise questions / make observations
Keep discussions moving
Manage inactive / dominant students
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Teaching Presence Strategies
Direct Instruction
Scaffolding learner knowledge
Explanatory feedback
Facilitate linking of content through expertise
Measureable learning outcomes
Logical use of formative / summative assessments
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Evidence of Teaching Presence
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“…encourage us and guide…”“We have …taught each other…”
“…push us to look deeper…beyond basic assumptions.”
“…make me think deeper and consider all options.”“…positive criticism”
“…time you spend commenting on …
assignments … most positive part...”
Teaching Presence “Top Five”
Caroline’s Top Five Glenn’s Top Five
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5. Grading in Canvas
4. Learning Modules in Blackboard
3. Internal linking/mapping in Canvas
2. Modules in Canvas
1. Course Menu in Blackboard
5. Promising emerging practice: Learning
outcomes in Blackboard and Moodle
4. Class Management: Manage active
and inactive students in Moodle
3. Gradebook in Blackboard
2. Grade by Rubrics in Moodle
1. Customizable Labels and “chunking”
options in Moodle
Learning Analytics
• What types of evidence of the
“presences” is important?
• Are the reports comprehensive and
easy to use?
• How are reports used to inform changes
and improvements?
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Reporting in Engage
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Forum Statistics
AssignmentsCompare Courses
in Program
Reporting in Engage
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Quizzes
Course Wall Postings
Reporting in Canvas
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Reporting in Blackboard
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Conclusions
• Remember! We looked at
practical applications of three
presences separately, but they
are interdependent
• Don’t be trendy: The tool or
technology should be used
because it’s the right tool or
technology
• Resolution is the goal: Goal
should be for students to reach
the Resolution phase in the
Practical Inquiry Model
• Form follows function: Some
aspects of COI are easier and
more effective in one LMS versus
another.
• Show, don’t tell: Provide
models, templates and training in
COI applications for Faculty
• One size doesn’t fit all: Avoid
“cookie cutter” approaches. A
good design process is flexible
and adaptable.
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Caroline’s Key Take Aways Glenn’s Key Take Aways
Thank You
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Glenn Hoyle, PhDProgram Development Manager
Caroline Conlon, MLIS, MSEdInstructional Designer
Additional Resources
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• Richardson, J., Arbaugh, J., Cleveland-Innes, M., Ice, P., Swan, K., &
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