Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference
Teaching, Learning, & Technology
The Connected Classroom
April 7-9, 2002
Best Practices in Organization Highlighting 360 Degree Feedback
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By: Bonita Barger |
Abstract
How do you organize a course to bridge theory and practice? How do you include on going student feedback? This session highlights one such course that was recognized by a TBR/RODP Panel Review as "one of the models for a well organized online course." The presentation discusses the pedagogy underlying Human Resource Management 363 RODP and demonstrates student-student, student to instructor, instructor to student on going feedback throughout the 12 week offering.
Description
Human Resource Management (HRM) is grounded in multiple learning theories. I believe that learning is a process formed through curiosity, inquiry, and grounded in experience to create knowledge.
The Journey
This learning journey is simple enough:
- Set aside 20-30 minute blocks of time anytime to learn the materials and do the assignments;
- Take tests and quizzes when "you are ready";
- Schedule virtual meeting times with team members to complete assignments;
- Present your deliverables on line; and
- Assess yourself and others.
The Structure
You can think of this course as a series of rooms or blocks. It is designed so you can work in 20-30 minute periods whenever you want. You move between the hard copy textbook, web text, auditory and visual information on CD’s and visit/analyze an organization in your local community.
The Knowledge
The knowledge component is designed in two blocks: Content and Process The Content knowledge block focuses on the facts, functions, and policies of Human Resource Management. The content is in your textbook, in the re-inforce course content section, and re-view with self tests section. You "read", "review with self- tests", and when ready "re-exam with graded tests". The Process knowledge block focuses on learning how to learn, working in a team, managing a project and researching an organization. The process is outlined in weeks 1-7 in the re-inforce course process section and in apply with assignments. You "do" and "apply your knowledge" through transactions with teammates and analysis of an organization.
The Evaluation
Quizzes and exams evaluate the content knowledge. There are also four process knowledge evaluations to the course found in the Re-evaluate with graded tests, quizzes, & team evaluation block:
- Team Participation Evaluation,
- Evaluating Potential Projects,
- Team Evaluation, and
- Abelard-Overall Course Evaluation.
Team Participation Evaluation is designed to provide your teammates with feedback on how the students are working together in their groups. Evaluating Potential Projects is designed to provide the team with criteria to determine if their project is feasible. Team Evaluation is designed to provide classmates with feedback on the effectiveness of their deliverables. Abelard is designed to provide the instructor with feedback on overall course effectiveness and will be administered at the end of the course.
Proceeding