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ANNUAL REPORT2015
During 2015, the staff of the Center for Learning and Teaching continued its efforts in fulfilling the mission of CLT: to support,promote, and enhance teaching, learning, and research; and to foster innovation. CLT’s staff, aided by 63 faculty members, offeredworkshops on teaching and learning and instructional technologies and hosted learning communities and special events like theannual Faculty Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning, the Provost’s Conversations on Learning, and Connect with Colleagues.In addition, CLT’s instructional designers and technologists worked with ODU’s faculty to develop 80 online courses for 23 majorsacross 6 colleges.In 2015, CLT worked with faculty on four Faculty Innovator Grant (FIG) projects, which promote collaboration and innovation among theacademic colleges and encourage exploration of the use of technology in teaching and learning. At the end of the year, CLT awardedanother eight FIG grants for 2016.The Center for Learning and Teaching’s staff held its fifth annual retreat at the Brock Environmental Center. At the retreat, the team tooktime to reflect on the past year and to strategize ways to pool our energies and talents to best serve the university’s mission.All of us at the Center for Learning and Teaching pledge to serve faculty throughout 2016 and beyond, continually fostering the culture ofteaching excellence that provides ODU’s students with memorable learning experiences.M’hammed AbdousDirector, Center for Learning and TeachingAssistant Vice-President, Teaching and Learning with TechnologyOld Dominion University2Center for Learning and Teaching
TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Who We Are1.1 Mission and Goals1.2 Staff1.3 Involvement with ODU2. 2015 Achievements2.1 Faculty Development2.2 Faculty Collaborators and Guest Speakers2.3 Faculty Support Services2.4 Course Development and Production2.5 Faculty Innovator Grant Program2.6 Research and Teaching2.7 AwardsCenter for Learning and Teaching457910111314151718203
WHO WE AREAbout CLT:The Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) is part of the Officeof Distance Learning. Since 1994, it has served the University byassisting faculty members to develop courses in a variety of deliverymodes and to integrate instructional technologies into their teaching,where appropriate.In support of the 2014-2019 ODU Strategic Plan’s objective to innovatein academic programming and instruction, CLT works to assist facultymembers in using best practices in the teaching and learning processregardless of the delivery mode of the course material: face-to-face,or via the Web, portable media, or a mobile device.4Center for Learning and Teaching
WHO WE ARE1.1 Mission and Goals1.1 Mission and GoalsThe mission of the Center for Learningand Teaching is twofold: to support, promote,and enhance teaching, learning, and research;and to foster innovation.To achieve this mission, CLT provides programs,services, and information to Old Dominion Universityfaculty, instructors, adjuncts, and teaching assistants: Support of University strategic planningand academic initiatives Development of a comprehensive and coherentfaculty development program Promotion of scholarship in teaching by engagingfaculty in self-reflection, analysis, and the sharingof successful teaching practices with their peersacross disciplines Research, evaluation, demonstration,and integration of appropriate learning toolsand techniques Dissemination of best practices in teachingand learning Promotion of innovative instructional technologies Support of curriculum and coursedevelopment and production Support of inter departmental research activities Development and implementation of bestpractices and procedures within CLT.For more information, visit CLT’s Mission and Goalsonline.5Center for Learning and Teaching
WHO WE ARE1.1 Mission and GoalsCenter for Learning and Teaching Service UnitsFaculty DevelopmentTeaching LabA hands-on environment for workshops, seminars, webinars,and other collaborative events to support the discovery anddevelopment of learning and teaching strategies, assessmentstrategies, and technology skillsGraphicsGraphic design services to faculty and administrative staff forteaching, research, scholarly publications, conferences, seminars,and meetingsCLT offers a wide variety of services designed to supportthe ODU faculty’s teaching and learning effort. Amongthose services are Providing opportunities for the collegial sharing ofideas about teaching and learningProviding opportunities for evaluation and assessmentProviding instructional design consultation for, andimplementation in, course designFacilitating course development and effective use ofthe learning management systemProviding workshops and other events on teachingand learning and on instructional technologiesProviding the graphic design of posters andinstructional assetsParticipation in the evaluation and demonstration oftools and technologies.Consultation and course development services for facultymembers and their assistants to design and implement learningstrategies and instructional technologies Multimedia DuplicationDuplication services for audio, video, CD-ROM, and DVDCLT also coordinates the Faculty Innovator Grant program,the Faculty Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning,and the Faculty teachFAIR.Multimedia ProductionComplete multimedia design and production services for facultyand administrative staffCLT’s Welcome Center is located on the first floor of theGornto Hall, on the south side of the campus between theBatten Arts and Letters Building and Perry Library.Instructional Design “This was an impressive poster for my conference last summerand it was well received at Harvard University. I had many compliments on it.I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful work you do in Graphics.”-a faculty memberCenter for Learning and Teaching6
WHO WE ARE1.2 StaffM’hammed AbdousMark AltameroJoyce ArmstrongTaya BarnettArthur BeltranSusan BozeSpring BrennanYong ChenJenifer DanielsJoy Fisher-SykesStuart GordonJacky GrayDan GreenwoodFred HuffmanRachel IsabellKayla JiangJackie LewisChristy LowAssistant Vice-President, Teaching andLearning with TechnologyDirector, Center for Learningand TeachingPhD, School Adminstration and PolicyLaval University, Quebec, CanadaInstructional Techology SpecialistPhD, Instructional TechonologyUniversity of VirginiaInstructional TechologySpecialist ManagerBFA, Visual CommunicationAmerican Intercontinental UniversityMsEE, Northern Illinois UniversityMultimedia SpecialistAAS, Graphic DesignTidewater Community CollegeInstructional Technology SpecialistPhD, Instructional TechnologySan Diego State UniversityMultimedia Duplication and ViewingManagerCertificate, Television and Film MediaUCLACenter for Learning and TeachingAssistant DirectorPhD, Curriculum and InstructionUniversity of ConnecticutFront End Web DeveloperBS, Computer ScienceOld Dominion UniversityMultimedia DesignerBA, Media Arts and DesignJames Madison UniversityGraphic DesignerBFA, Art History/Studio ArtVirginia Commonwealth UniversityProgram CoordinatorBS, Business Adminstration/MarketingMercy CollegeInstructional DesignerPhD, Instructional Systems and LearningTechnologyFlorida State UniversityInstructional Technology SpecialistEdD, Learning, Design,and TechnologyUniversity of HoustonMultimedia Production ManagerBA, Speech, Communicationsand Theatre ArtsWake Forest UniversityInstructional Technology SpecialistMA, Media and CommunicationsNorfolk State UniversityFaculty Support Services ManagerMSEd, Instructional TechnologyLouisiana State UniversityGraphic Design ManagerBA, Visual DesignUniversidad de Caldas, ColombiaInstructional DesignerPhD, EducationCapella University7
WHO WE ARE1.2 StaffFaisal MahmudDexter MarcelinoChris NickelDeborah NorrisAlison SchoewCheli ScottJesse TorresAna TrepetaAnita Wiggins-BaileyBrian WilliamsInstructional Technology SpecialistME, Modeling and SimulationMS, Civil EngineeringOld Dominion UniversityTechnical WriterMA, Applied LinguisticsOld Dominion UniversityFaculty Support Center LiaisonBA, BusinessTrinity College and University8Interface DesignerOld Dominion UniversityGraphic DesignerBA, Art HistoryOld Dominion UniversityInstructional DesignerPhD and MSEd,Instructional Design and TechnologyOld DominionUniversityMultimedia DesignerBA, Art and Visual TechnologiesGeorge Mason UniversityInstructional DesignerMS, Business/Industry TrainingOld Dominion UniversityInstructional DesignerMS, EducationOld Dominion UniversityTracie OrtizJune RitchieLoreta UlmerGlenda WarnerInstructional DesignerPhD, Educational TechonolgyUniversity of Hawaii in ManoaAssociate DirectorMM, Mississippi College(retired Dec 2015)Instructional DesignerEdD, Educational Leadership withspecialization in Education TechnologyUniversity of DelawareInstructional DesignerBB, Special EducationOld Dominion UniversityMultimedia DesignerBA, Film and TV ProductionThe Ohio State UniversityCenter for Learning and Teaching
WHO WE ARE1.3 CLT Staff Members’ Involvement with ODU1.3 Involvement with ODUIn 2015, members of the CLT staff were involved in the following University organizationsand initiatives: Association of University Administrators Adjunct Faculty Orientation Canvas LMS Pilot Classroom Central Advisory Committee Creative and Collaboration Space ePortfolio Learning Committee Faculty/Staff Alumni Committee Freshman Service Experience Global Certificate Program The Great Computer Challenge Graduate Teaching Assistant Institute HACE – Hourly and Classified Employees of Old Dominion University HLEA – Hispanic & Latino Employee Association ITS Browser Check Redesign ITS Technology Readiness Student Survey Committee ITS WordPress Deployment Committee New Faculty Orientation ODU Alumni Association ODU Art Education’s Saturday Morning Classes at Chrysler Museum Preparing Future Faculty Steering Committee Preparing Future Faculty Workshops REACH (Resourceful Efficient Access to Campus Help) ODU Service Learning Advisory Committee Student Mentoring Tenure Track Faculty Workshop Virginia Space Grant Consortium Master Teacher Training Week of Welcome (WOW) volunteerCenter for Learning and Teaching9
2015 ACHIEVEMENTSDuring 2015, the Center for Learning and Teaching fulfilled majorefforts in Faculty development (see section 2.1) Faculty Collaborators and Guest Speakers (see section 2.2) Faculty support (see section 2.3) Course development and production (see section 2.4) Grants made to faculty members (see section 2.5)In addition, during 2015, members of the CLT staff made threeconference presentations, had four articles published in refereedacademic journals, served as reviewers for six academic journals,won two major awards, and taught two courses at Old DominionUniversity.Several CLT staff members made presentations at the GraduateTeaching Assistant (GTAI) Institute, at the Provost’s New Facultyand Adjunct Faculty Orientations, and at Preparing FutureFaculty meetings.10Center for Learning and Teaching
2.1 Faculty Development2015 ACHIEVEMENTS2.1 Faculty DevelopmentThe Center for Learning and Teaching created opportunities for faculty members to explore new approaches to learning and teaching by encouraging theintroduction and application of effective tools for pedagogy. In addition, CLT’s ongoing campus-wide faculty development program, teachODU, continuedas a strategic part of the CLT mission.Both CLT staff and ODU faculty members provided workshops and seminars on a regularly scheduled basis in Gornto Hall.In addition, select events were held on request at other locations for the various colleges.CLT Faculty Development SummarySession attendance records summarized by college for events offered through teachODUEducational Technologies*Teaching and Learning**TeachingBroadcast Courses****Technology 1520142013Arts and 855612112668987Education7482112318286Engineering and Technology353138193471Health Sciences412538315583Sciences533422557664Total Faculty282234334299417491Total Staff1055041136193261Total Other2441402262111411325415457672863CollegeOverall 23054610315188210801299865137515* Adobe Connect, Blackboard Series, iPad Series, ODUEdit, Social Media Technologies, Teaching Strategies** Assessment, Connect with Colleagues, Course Organization and Content, Creating Online Activities, Faculty Summer Institute, Foundational Strategies for Effective Online Teaching, Provost’sConversations on Teaching and Learning, Workshops for New Faculty*** Mediated Classroom**** Logistics for Live Distance Learning Courses, Engaging Students in Live Distance Learning CoursesCLT hosts several different Learning Communities. During 2015, there were 42 participations in the Service Learning Community, 30 in the ePortfolio LearningCommunity, and 27 in the Diversity Learning Community.CLT also offers departmental teaching and learning workshops. During 2015, two were held: Army ROTC and Modeling and Simulation.Center for Learning and Teaching11
2.1 Faculty Development2015 ACHIEVEMENTSSatisfaction with CLT workshops and eventsOf the 882 attendances at CLT events, CLT had 288 responses providing feedback about specific sessions attended.On a Likert scale of 1-4, here are their responses:I believe that the sessions goals and objectives were achieved.The session material was well organized and presented in an interesting manner.The facilitator involved the participants in the session activities.I believe that my participation in this session will have a positive impact upon my teaching.I found this session to be valuable.Satisfaction with the 2015 Faculty Summer Institute on Teaching and LearningMore than 150 faculty members and administrators participated in this two-day event, focused on the theme of Service-Learning.On a Likert scale of 1-4, here are their responses:The Institute met my expectations.The information and insights that I learned will help me in my teaching.The Institute dates and times were suitable for me.Overall, the Summer Institute was worthwhile.The topics of the sessions and workshops were relevant.The materials, audiovisuals, support, etc., in the sessions were useful.I interacted, exchanged ideas, and learned from other colleagues.12Center for Learning and Teaching
2.2 Faculty Collaborators and Guest Speakers2015 ACHIEVEMENTS2.2 Faculty Collaborators and Guest SpeakersPart of CLT’s mission is to encourage dialogue about best practices in teaching and learning among ODU’s faculty members. In support of that mission, 63 faculty members andadministrators led discussions or presented research and/or tools that they use with their students at CLT-sponsored events, including the Faculty Summer Institute, Provost’sConversations, Faculty Development Workshops, Connect with Colleagues events, and various learning communities, during 2015.CLT’s annual Faculty Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning, held in mid-May, focused on service-learning, and featured keynote speaker Nadinne Cruz, author ofService-Learning: A Movement’s Pioneers Reflect on its Origins, Practice, and Future. More than 150 participants, both faculty and administrators, took part in the workshopsand events of the Summer Institute.The CLT team appreciates their collaborators’ willingness to share their expertise and thanks them for their enthusiasm and their participation:Muge Akpinar-Elci, Center for Global HealthPeter Baker, Teaching & LearningLinda Bennington, NursingChristine Berger, Counseling and Human ServicesJames Bliss, PsychologyMaureen Boshier, Community and Environmental HealthErin Bunton, Student Conduct and Academic IntegrityDenise Claiborne, Dental HygieneAlicia DeFonzo, EnglishElisabeth Dickie, Educational AccessibilityGail Dodge, PhysicsDeri Draper, STEM Education and Professional StudiesEmily Eddins, Leadership and Student InvolvementJohn Ford, Marketing and International BusinessDavid Godden, PhilosophyJennifer Goff, Human Movement ScienceDeborah Gray, NursingMark Havey, PhysicsJanice Hawkins, NursingIngo Heidbrink, HistoryRobert Holden, History13Eddie Hill, Human Movement ScienceCharles Hyde, PhysicsDenise Isibel, NursingAustin Jersild, HistoryMichelle Kelley, PsychologyJennifer Kidd, Teaching & LearningBrian Kurisky, Honors CollegeRichard Landers, PsychologyTatyana Lobova, Biological SciencesJennifer Maddrell, EducationDebra Major, PsychologyJustin Mason, PhysicsLeon McClinton, Residence EducationMegan McKittrick, EnglishDavid Metzer, Honors CollegeSuzanne Morrow, PsychologyMegan Mize, Honors CollegeKevin Moberly, EnglishKyle Nicholas, Communication and Theatre ArtsRichard Nickel, ArtNeudy Nuñez, Academic InitiativesMegan Nutzman, HistoryBeth Parker, Office of Study AbroadWorth Pickering, AssessmentCathleen Rhodes, EnglishDaniel Richards, EnglishJack Robinson, Educational Foundations and LeadershipRochelle Rodrigo, EnglishJulia Romberger, EnglishStephanie Sanders, Institutional Equity and DiversityJewel Shepherd, Community and Environmental HealthJenn Sloggie-Pierce, EnglishNarketta Sparkman, Counseling and Human ServicesJill Stefaniak, STEM Education and Professional StudiesSharon Stull, Dental HygieneChris Sump, NursingLindsay Usher, Human Movement ScienceBrent Vallee, Counseling ServicesEnrico Wensing, Center for Global HelathKideste Wilder-Bonner, Sociology and Criminal JusticeChad Wiener, Philosophy and Religious StudiesNicole Willock, Philosophy and Religious StudiesCenter for Learning and Teaching
2.3 Faculty Support Services2015 ACHIEVEMENTS2.3 Faculty Support ServicesGraphic DesignCLT provides professional graphic design services to faculty and administrative staff for teaching,research, scholarly publications, conferences, seminars, and meetings.College/OrganizationDistance LearningAdministrationArts and LettersNumber of Graphics ProducedBusiness and Public AdministrationEducationEngineering and TechnologyHealth SciencesSciencesLibraryCampus OrgsOff Campus/OtherHonors College20151420142013Center for Learning and Teaching
2.3 Faculty Support Services2015 ACHIEVEMENTSMultimedia ProductionProjects created, edited, or duplicated1DVD Designedand Created10Media Convertedfor Academic Use1Websites Maintainedfor Admistrative Use20Projects Filmed*76MultimediaProductionFilm ProjectsEdited*263MaterialsCreated forFaculty* The 20 filmed projects and the 76 edited videos resulted in 33 DVDsand 43 QuickTime videos (many of which are available at youtube.com/cltodu).15Center for Learning and Teaching
2.4 Course Development and Production2015 ACHIEVEMENTS2.4 Course Development and ProductionDuring 2015, CLT instructional designers led various CLT teams of graphic designers, instructional technologists, multimedia designers,and programmers on several projects that resulted in the completion of 80 online courses for 23 majors, across 6 colleges.Online Course Production in 2015Production of individual courses completed in the specified yearsBusiness2015Arts and Letters2014Number of Courses Produced201313Sciences8Health Sciences8Online CourseProductionby College20157EngineeringArts & Letters16Business and PublicAdminstrationEducationEngineeringand TechnologyHealthSciences404SciencesEducationCenter for Learning and Teaching
2.4 Course Development and Production2015 ACHIEVEMENTSOnline Course Production by Major in 2015StatisticsAccountingSpecial EducationCivil EngineeringPublic Procurement and Contract Management1Public Affairs and ServicePublic AdministrationOperations ManagementNursing3122Communication and Theatre Arts581111Online CourseProduction by Major201519MathematicsManagementMaster of Business uter Science512122157GeographyHistoryHuman ServiceInformation Technology & Decision ScienceMechanical Engineering
Old Dominion University. D. . and Connect with Colleagues. In addition, CLT’s instructional designers and technologists worked with ODU’s faculty to develop 80 online courses for 23 majors . across 6 colleges. . * Adobe Connect, Blackboard Series, iPad Series, OD
