TEACHING SEMINAR
-- SILS
INLS 131: MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AGENCIES
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- Why?
- Need -- New tools -- Building Capacity
- Past Experience -
- Two way video course in mid 80's
- WebCT course at Syracuse and other courses here
- University of Illinois LEEP Program -- Sample course -- http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/controls/summer200/LIS450iml/archive/
- Carolina Courses Online Opportunity
- A Peek at the Course http://www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/inls131/
- Issues in Setting up the Course
- KSA Objectives -- "to think like a manager" "to develop collaborative skills" (to build community of trust)
- Selection of Text and Assignments/Tasks -- see Week 1 and Task 4 in Week 2
- Primary Tool = Discussion Board
Look at Getting to Know You and Discussion Group F and Organizational Culture and Budget
- Discussion Forum Tool -- http://www.unc.edu/courses/ssp/disforum.html
- Listserv
- Midterm Evaluation by Students -- Examples
- "I feel that the most important aspect of the course is the responsibility of my own learning."
- "I feel as if the course has been successful in emphasizing the true process of learning, rather than creating an environment in which "making the grade" is the sole objective."
- "Mutual respect is one aspect of the course, which I would like to preserve."
- "One weakness I have observed is the element of procrastination."
- "In a traditional class, I would often not be inclined to share comments and feelings due to the intimidating nature of speaking in front of many people. "
- "I get lots of good information and insight from others. The nature of the class (online) is different in a good way in that respect."
- "The forum is not a substitute for the classroom. Most pronounced example is the role-play for Task 19."
- "I only know you in text: I do miss the classroom, the daily how was your weekend?"
- "Even though the workload has been quite heavy, I must say, I feel I'm receiving good preparation for other classes."
- "I know I'm a better student, because I can't hide in the classroom."
- "I appreciate the organization of the class as well. Because the course is on-line, it is really important (at least for me) to have clear guidelines about what is expected for the week's work."
- "I have been amazed that I have put more time and effort into this course than any class that required my actual presence."
- "I must say I have been suprised by how much I am getting out of the class."
- "I sometimes find the discussion forums aggravating."
- "I think I "participate" more in this class format than I every would in a traditional class. I just don't "speak up" , but I can't seem to help myself from responding to posts and contributing to written discussions."
- "I have found that I highly underestimated the workload for this class."
- Unresolved Issues
- Efficiency vs Effectiveness -- Time issue
- How much is enough? -- Quantity issue
- Lectures, chat rooms -- Tool issue
- Cost of preparation and keeping up -- Cost/Benefit issue