iMOOC- Leveraging; Badging, Gamification, and Social Learning to Prepare Students for Success Online‐

Michael Kolodziej, Associate Director of Instructional Design and Quality Ashford University

Jeff Hall, EdDProgram Chair ,College of Education

Iris Laferty, EdDProgram Chair, College of Education

Andrew Shean, EdDVice Provost, Curriculum & Innovation

Joanna Savarese, PhDFaculty,College of Education

Michael KolodziejAssociate Director of Instructional Design & Academic Quality

iMOOC Team

Ashford University- Who are we?

Formerly Franciscan University of the PrairiesFounded in 1918 in Clinton, IA.

Bridgepoint Education, acquired the institution in 2005, and its name was changed to Ashford University.

Ashford University- Serving a diverse and non-traditional population

On Campus Learning 1% Online Learning 99%

GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.

On Campus Life… Online Learning Life?

GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.

GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.

Key Challenges:

How can we make the Online Experience more like Campus?

How can we Prepare Students for Success in an Online Environment?

Literature speaks of xMOOCs?cMOOCs?

MOOCs- I thought they were all the same…

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Why iMOOC?- Is it really a MOOC?

• Get in the Mood– Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success

• Create Your Space– Intentionally managing your environment

• Get Smarter– Brain Science and Study Skills

• Trust Your Online World– Tour your virtual campus

• Start Your Success NOW.– Get connected with AU staff and students

ORGANIZING OF CONTENT – Vogue Magazine Style

WIIFM? – Seriously, What’s in it for me?

iMOOC – Get paid to get ready.

• Social eLearning• Badging• Gamification

iMOOC – Maybe Technology does change Everything

Students are able to:

• Add a photo• Post a short

description• Customize email

notification settings

• View enrolled museums

iMOOC – Student Profile

Badges are awarded for:• Objects viewed• Comments made• Leveling up• Custom Badges

iMOOC – Badging

iMOOC – Always on?

Welcome Page:• Activity stream• Leader Board• View and interact

with peers• Share content

with peers

Features:• Non-linear • Simple and

student-centered.• Gates allow for

level specific assessments

COURESE HOME – Step 1

“Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1

Purpose:• Set Expectations• Begin to think like

a college student• Connect to goals

and help focus

iMOOC GATES- Passing through levels

Features:• Multiple Choice• Contribution of

Item• Written

Responses

“Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1

Purpose:• Set Expectations• Begin to think like

a college student• Connect to goals

and help focus

“Get in the Mood”- Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success

Design features:• Media rich• Transparent

Pedagogy• Student Centered• Comment

Features spur interaction

Purpose:• Discuss

importance of the environment

• Think about when and where to study

• Plan school times into regular life

“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills

Purpose:• Learn what

science says about learning

• Begin to study and work like a college student

• Approach Learning Intentionally

“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills

Virtual Campus

“Trust Your Online World” - Tour your virtual campus

Features:• Library• Writing Center• Student Services• Career Services• Student Access

and Wellness• Online Classroom

“Trust Your Online World” Tour your virtual campus

“Get Connected”... Start Your Success NOW

Ashford Social • Facebook• Twitter• Google+• Pinterest• Blog• LinkedIn

Thank You.Please ask Questions!