Welcome!
Pioneering Online Science Labs
Presenters
Vandana Rola, Manager, Web Course Development
Marigrace Ryan, Professor of Biology
Shan Huang, Associate Professor of Physics
Agenda
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History
Engaging online students in Astronomy
Immersing online students in Biology
Impact
Questions and Answers
The Online Science Trail
Team of Professionals
Flash
Developer
Instructional
Designer
Graphic
Designer
Team Working Together
Lab Framework
Lab Framework
Lab Folder
Activities Checklist
Introduction and Objective
Lesson Page
Quiz
Standards for Online Labs
Accessible
Reusable
Clear
Instructions
Intuitive
Platform
Independent
Learning
Objective
Density Lab
View the Density Lab
Engaging Online Students in
Astronomy
Hands-on Activities
Flash Interactive Tools
Rotation of Mercury Lab
View the Rotation of Mercury Lab
Computer Simulators
Engaging Students
Team collaboration
Engaging Students
Immersing Online Students in
Biology
Modes of Instruction
Similarities
Differences
Articulation Lab
View the Articulation Lab
Skeletal PAL
Skeletal PAL App
Skeletal PAL Promo Video
Blood Smear Lab
View Blood Smear Lab
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig Dissection Video
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig Dissection Simulation
Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig Rollovers
DNA Fingerprinting Lab
View the DNA Fingerprinting Lab
Student Impact
Enrollment in BIO 121
1200
1000
800
2007-08
600
2008-09
2009-10
400
2010-11
2011-12
200
0
F2F
online
total
Enrollment in BIO 122
600
500
400
2007-08
2008-09
300
2009-10
2010-11
200
2011-12
100
0
F2F
Online
Total
Success Rates in BIO
BIO121
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
F2F
52%
56 %
49 %
59%
50%
Online
Not
offered
62%
46%
44%
44%
BIO 122 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
F2F
66 %
68 %
73%
71%
72%
Online
Not
offered
80%
78%
68%
64%
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.”
Enrollment in AST 117
400
350
300
2007 - 08
250
2008 - 09
200
2009 - 10
150
2010 - 11
100
2011- 12
50
0
F2F
Online
Total
Enrollment in AST 118
140
120
100
2007 - 08
80
2008 - 09
60
2009 - 10
2010-11
40
2011-12
20
0
F2F
Online
Total
Enrollment in AST 119
120
100
80
2007 - 08
2008 - 09
60
2009 - 10
2010-11
40
2011-12
20
0
F2F
Online
Total
Success Rates in AST
AST 117 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
F2F
74.47%
69.23%
67.92%
69.81%
70%
Online
61.11%
62.75%
63.46%
62.30%
63%
AST 118
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
F2F
95.83%
85.71%
85.71%
80.95%
90%
Online
84.38%
77.45%
85.96%
87.50%
80%
AST 119
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
F2F
83.33%
100%
90.91%
100%
89%
Online
80.95%
80.23%
74.70%
74.42%
77%
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!”
Overall Impact
Current Online Programs
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OHIO.TRANSFER
Transfer Module
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
BUS.S.AS
LA. S.AA
LA. S.AS
GBM. S.AAS
PSYE.S.AA
HIM. S.AAS
SA. S.STC
BM. S.CRT
MCBS. S.STC
A.S. Business Administration
A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences
A.A.S. Business Management
A.A.Psychology
A.A.S. Health Information Management
Software Applications for the Professional Certificate
Business Management Certificate
Medical Coding & Specialist Certificate
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PHT. S.STC
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
12
ACP. S.STC
Activity Programming Certificate
Overall Impact
• Enrollment nearly triples in 7 years
Term
Head Count
05/FA
2,230
12/FA
6,131
• Success Rates mirror traditional counterparts
Term
Online Success F2F Success
Difference
05/FA
64.49%
68.68%%
-4.19%
11/FA
62%
57%
5%
12/FA*
62%
70%
-8%
• Student Satisfaction
91% of students indicate that they would take another online
course at Sinclair Community College
The Online Science Trail
Contact Us
Vandana Rola
vandana.rola@sinclair.edu
Marigrace Ryan
marigrace.ryan@sinclair.edu
Shan Huang
Shan.huang@sinclair.edu