welcome! pioneering online science labs. marigrace ryan, professor biology shan huang, associate...
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Welcome!
Pioneering Online Science Labs
Marigrace Ryan, Professor BiologyShan Huang, Associate Professor
PhysicsVandana Rola, Manager WCDT
Presenters
The Online Science Trail
Accessible
Standards for Online Labs
Reusable
Platform Independent
Intuitive
Clear Instructions
Learning Objective
Engaging Online Students in Astronomy
Density Lab
Hands-on Activities
Flash Interactive Tools
Computer Simulators
Engaging Students
Team collaboration
Inquiry based learning
Engaging Students
Enrollment in AST 117
F2F Online Total0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2007 - 082008 - 092009 - 102010 - 11
Enrollment in AST 118
F2F Online Total0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2007 - 082008 - 092009 - 102010-11
Enrollment in AST 119
F2F Online Total0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2007 - 082008 - 092009 - 102010-11
Success Rates in AST
AST 117 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
F2F 74.47% 69.23% 67.92% 69.81%
Online 61.11% 62.75% 63.46% 62.30%
AST 118 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11F2F 95.83% 85.71% 85.71% 80.95%Online 84.38% 77.45% 85.96% 87.50%
AST 119 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11F2F 83.33% 100% 90.91% 100%Online 80.95% 80.23% 74.70% 74.42%
AST Lab Student Comments“Prior to this lab, and quite frankly, prior to this course, I had no idea how to even find the North Star. Everyone always told me that it was the brightest star in the sky. This I know now is incorrect. There are quite a few other stars that actually do appear brighter than the North Star. Now, understanding where the North Star is in relation to the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper, I am able to correctly identify other various constellations. " "When looking at the evening sky, I was successfully able to describe to my boyfriend where the Big Dipper actually was and how the Big Dipper circles the North Star. I was also able to point at Cassiopeia. I have to say that everyone that I have provided this information too has been impressed that I, being a person who didn’t even know which way was North, was able to navigate my way around the sky.” "Astronomy class at Sinclair, $250. Astronomy book for class, $100. Ruler for class, $2. Being able to prove to everyone that Amanda can actually find the North star, priceless! :) "
AST Lab Student Comments
“The orbit chart was awesome! I loved doing it and it really helped me learn. The instructions were easy, too.”
“At that point, I realized that I was observing my first planet, and I thought it was very exciting. I came back inside and got my son, brother, and mother, so that they could experience this viewing with me. It was awesome showing my son his first harvest moon and his first planet (besides Earth of course).”
“The most positive experience I had was plotting and following the sun spot throughout several days. It was interesting how the data spoke when plotted along an x and y plane, and when the slope was used to calculate the period of rotation for the sun.”
“I LOVED this lab! I would like to do it again with the knowledge I have now, I know I could improve on my technique! The most positive experience I had was the feeling I got when I was able to complete the measurements and fit them!”
Immersing Online Students in Biology
Articulation Lab
Skeletal PAL
Skeletal PAL App Skeletal PAL Promo Video
Blood Smear Lab
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig
Enrollment in BIO 121
F2F online total0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2007-082008-092009-102010-11
Enrollment in BIO 122
F2F Online Total0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2007-082008-092009-102010-11
Success Rates in BIO
BIO121 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
F2F 52% 56 % 49 % 59%
Online Not offered
62% 46% 44%
BIO 122 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
F2F 66 % 68 % 73% 71%
Online Not offered
80% 78% 68%
BIO Lab Student Comments
“I enjoyed the animation link for articulations. It helped me learn the different articulations for the different bones.”
“I really liked how we were able to put the bones together in the animation and learn how they were connected.”
“I now understand how blood types are determined and the method that is practiced to determine them. I was also able to view and identify the different types of blood cells and the components that makeup whole blood. Also, I was able to understand the functions of the cells and components that make up whole blood.”
“The fetal pig is my absolute favorite lab! It is awesome to be able to do this online!”
“I like the way you can dissect the fetal pig on the screen.”
Overall Impact
Current Online Programs1 OHIO.TRANSFER Transfer Module2 BUS.AS A.S. Business Administration3 LA.AA A.A. Liberal Arts4 LA.AS A.S. Liberal Arts5 GBM.AAS A.A.S. Business Management6 SOCIAL ATS Social & Cultural Awareness for RAT7 SUPERVISION ATS Supervision for RAT8 GEC.STC General Education Certificate for RAT9 SA.STC Software Applications for the Professional10 BM.CRT Business Management Certificate
11 MCBS.STC Medical Coding & Specialist
12 HIM.AAS A.A.S. Health Information Management13 PHT.STC Pharmacy Technician Certification14 PSYE.AA A.A. Psychology Emphasis
15 AP.STC Activity Programming Certificate
Overall Impact
• Enrollment nearly triples in 6 years
• Success Rates mirror traditional counterparts
• Student Satisfaction91% of students indicate that they would take another online course at Sinclair Community College
Term Head Count
05/FA 2,230
11/FA 6,265
Term Online Success F2F Success Difference
05/FA 64.49% 68.68%% -4.19%
11/FA 62% 57% 5%
