Defining the Quality Criteria and the requirements for a well-fitting tutorial support
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The document discusses blended learning initiatives at the Vienna University of Technology and DWH Simulation Services, highlighting their approaches to integrating e-learning tools and providing mathematical modeling for decision-making. It presents survey results that indicate the effectiveness of instructional strategies and the importance of accessibility and interactive learning materials. Additionally, it outlines quality criteria for tutorial support, emphasizing communication, regular feedback, and the need for training for instructors and tutors.
Defining the Quality Criteria and the requirements for a well-fitting tutorial support
- 1. Stefanie Winkler, Martin Bicher, Michail Filioglou, Nikos Tzimopoulos, Andreas Körner 26-Oct-15
- 2. Conference Malaga Overview Blended Learning at Vienna University of Technology Blended Learning at dwh simulation-services Results of Survey for Quality Criteria in Tutorial Support 26-Oct-15 2
- 3. Conference Malaga Vienna University of Technology 26-Oct-15 3 • since 1814 • 4.500 staff • 28.000 students • around 5.400 students every year
- 5. Conference Malaga • Maple T.A. eLearning Tools Moodle 26-Oct-15 5
- 6. Conference Malaga bLearning Courses Various courses for different mathematical levels Combination of lectures, exercises and elearning Merging administration to one platform Training events for tutors Integrating elearning tool into exercise hours 26-Oct-15 6
- 7. Conference Malaga bLearning Results and Feedback • Questionnaire Results 4,02 can give an Overview of the topic 3,67 can work with an example of the course 3,7 use the learned methods 3,6 know which method for which problem • Less learning before tests due to homework arrangement • Immediate feedback due to self-assessment • Practise tool for exam • Time for questions before tests • Constantly learning due to regular practice with preparation 26-Oct-15 7
- 8. Conference Malaga dwh-simulation services Mathematical Modelling and Simulation for Decision Making Company has a problem/question Company asks dwh to develop a simulation model A mathematical model is developed imitating reality The simulation results can be used to solve the problem 26-Oct-15 8
- 9. Conference Malaga Participants eLearning Tools MMT-platform Pool of Modelling and Simulation Examples Examples are linked together as a course Course Tutor Tutor uses the course in lectures Patricipants use the course in lectures/tests and at home 26-Oct-15 9
- 10. Conference Malaga bLearning Courses Stable Seminars Blended Learning Seminars for decision makers: „How can modelling and simulation be used in their research field“ Three different courses (AIR, HBO, HTA) 26-Oct-15 10
- 11. Conference Malaga Course Programme Kickoff Seminar(s) : What can be possible problems which can be answered by mathematical models? How to quantise/formulate those questions? dwh- simulation experts start to develop example models dealing with the elaborate d problems Seminar 1: First results were presented using the bLearning platform MMT. Participants were asked to find ways to improve the models or to find mistakes? Seminar 2: Discurse about possible improvements and ways to apply such models. Discussion about possible further cooperations. 1-2 weeks 2-4 months 3-5 months 26-Oct-15 11
- 12. Conference Malaga bLearning experience of dwh E and bLearning platform development, maintainence, and user managment Lessions Learned from stable seminars: Finding improvements or mistakes extremely motivates to work with a given bLearning tool It is extremely important to work with a bLearning tool during F2F seminars – otherwise it will not be used (correctly). 26-Oct-15 12
- 13. Conference Malaga Quality Criteria in Tutorial Support • 14 closed questions • 267 responses 45 % women 55% men • 10 countries Argentina Austria Czech Rep. Germany Greece Italy Romania Serbia Switzerland Ukraine 1 102 1 10 57 71 7 6 2 2 0 50 100 0-18 19-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 7 57 74 93 20 16 Age of the Learners 26-Oct-15 13
- 14. Conference Malaga Question results Communication 1. direct contact to instructor of the course in meaning of a hotline (especially learners 26-45) 3.11 2. standards for instructor responses and availability 3.44 3. instructional activities for achieving learning objectives 3.52 4. Which communication tool Skype Assignments/Homework 5. time structured assignments restricted availablility Yes (55%) 6. regular summary of the taken lectures and exercises Yes (80%) 7. regular feedback progress in the course 3.28 8. How much time for an assignment no limit (42%) Self-Learning 9. education material form (36-45 more text than others) interactive (60%) 10. Importance of stated educational goals 3.47 11. Mulitemedia educational materials 3.26 12. possibility of a self-evaluation (women don’t care that much) Yes (78%) 13. visualization of your progress inside the course 3.25 14. anonymous effort comparison of all participants 2.87 26-Oct-15 14
- 15. Conference Malaga Summary – Quality Criteria Technical issues: Lecture halls providing IT facilities - connect face-to-face and e-tool Access to the online part of the course should be guaranteed for all students Availability of IT support for students (Email, Forum, etc.) Introduction in online environments for students Be aware of ICT Knowledge 26-Oct-15 15
- 16. Conference Malaga Summary – Quality Criteria Direct contact with defined availability to guarantee feedback in appropriate response time Offering educational materials in interactive and multimedia form Lectures are most effective using a combination of instructional strategy (discussion, group work, role play, games, etc.) Preparation of course in advance → formulate educational goals and learning objectives at course start → match expectations of learner and instructor (learning contract) Providing self-assessment tasks Visualization of learners progress in the course combined with a regular feedback of the instructor Materials, tasks and assignments visible after dealing with the topic but accessible unlimited Time-restricted assignments (2-3 weeks) might be useful for quizzes regarding certain course sections Regular summary of lectures and exercises (additional links, materials for further reading/learning) Surveys in order to adapt the course structure to changing conditions Instructors and tutors trainings before starting the course Question time before exams and tests Offer an additional course regarding learning methods independent from subject matters 26-Oct-15 16
- 18. Defining the Quality Criteria and the requirements for a well- fitting tutorial support 26-Oct-15 18