Using Teamwork to Build Quality Online Courses

Lisa BerryCurriculum Manager

Idaho Digital Learning Academy

About IDLA

• State funded supplemental K-12 online school for the State of Idaho

• Founded in 2001• Began offering courses in fall 2002• 2013-2014 enrollments: 20,828• Employees

– 300 teachers– 32 staff

Course Delivery Models

Cohort Flex

Hybrid Blended

Organizational Needs

Content that:• Meets quality measures• Developed efficiently• Minimize costs of licensed materials• Can be repurposed for multiple delivery

models

Skill Needs

• Content Knowledge• Administrative

Knowledge• Technology

Knowledge

Skill Needs

• Online Learning Pedagogy

• Engagement• Instructional

Design• 21st Century Skills

Dividing the Workload

Teams and Roles

• Course Development Specialist – Instructional Design– Technology Knowledge

• Multimedia Skills• Learning Management System

– Administrative Knowledge– Engagement Strategies– 21st Century Skills

Teams and Roles

• Subject Matter Expert– Content Knowledge– Administrative Knowledge– Engagement Strategies– 21st Century Skills

Teams and Roles

• Lead Teacher– Content Knowledge– Technical Knowledge

Information Flow

Subject Matter Expert

Lead Teacher Development Specialist

Questions?

Lisa Berrylisa.berry@idla.k12.id.us