Academic Technology Portfolio
Jim Woodell
Portfolio Focus
•Some tools development
•Emphasis on strategic
planning activities
•Intersection of academic and
administrative technology
Portfolio Contents
• Problem-Based Learning Modules
• Online Tools Guidebook
• School Improvement Planner
• Faculty Development Institute
• College Portal Planning
Problem-Based
Learning Modules
Context:
• Need to engage adults in
real world, anchored
learning.
• Create context for online
discussions.
• Interest in enlivening
content.
Problem-Based
Learning Modules
Approach:
challenge
wrap up
• Adaptation of STAR
Legacy framework
STAR Legacy
Module
assessment
thoughts
perspectives
& resources
• Creation of Flash-based
modules
• Links to resources &
discussions
© The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement, Vanderbilt University
Problem-Based
Learning Modules
Results:
• Increased participation
• More breadth and depth in content coverage
• Student-centered discussions
Online Tools Guidebook
Context:
• Need for “getting
started” guidance.
• Unify multiple help
resources.
• Provide examples and
inspiration.
© Academic Technology, Tufts University
Online Tools Guidebook
Approach:
• Focus on solving
instructional problems.
• Examples and quotes
from peers.
• Clear contact
information.
Online Tools Guidebook
Results:
• Increased contacts to Academic Technology.
• Less confusion around options.
• More requests for online accounts.
School Improvement Planner
Context:
• Online best practices
resource.
• Rich case studies and
research content.
• Need for implementation
tools.
© The LAB, Brown University
School Improvement Planner
Approach:
• Step-by-step process
for benchmarking.
• Analysis and planning
tools.
• Encourage
interaction.
© The LAB, Brown University
School Improvement Planner
Results:
• Context for content browsing and searching.
• Application of research and success stories to
improvement goals.
• Increased interaction on the
Knowledge Loom.
Faculty Development Institute
Context:
• Congressionally-funded
project at SNHU
• Need for diverse faculty
development options
• Concept developed based
on diffusion of innovations
Woodell and Garofoli, Syllabus Magazine, January 2003
Faculty Development Institute
Approach:
• Face-to-face and online
seminars
• Online community
• Effective practices
implementation tools
Faculty Development Institute
Results:
• Expanded resources and connections for
adjunct instructors
• Improved teaching and learning with
technology
• More visibility for university
Portal Development
Context:
Southern New Hampshire
University
Home
My Courses
Campus Central
Faculty
Staff
• Enhanced services,
connections for online
students, instructors
• Improvement of campuswide communications
• New branding and
marketing effort
Portal Development
Approach:
• Re-constituted Web
committee
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• Constituent mapping
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• Alignment with strategic
objectives
relationships
Portal Development
Results:
• Increased collaboration between distance
education and campus
• More and better support for adjunct
community
• Uniting technology with strategic outcomes