{"214981":{"#nid":"214981","#data":{"type":"news","title":"MOOC Innovation Hubs Provide Updates","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Georgia Tech launched its first massive open online course (MOOC) last summer, the campus community had plenty of questions about the ramifications for teaching and learning at the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe response? Seven groups of faculty, staff, and students, called \u201cmini innovation hubs,\u201d were formed. These groups have been busy defining their research questions and exploring how to address them. Members of six of the seven hubs presented their progress during a showcase a few weeks ago.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe requirements for the mini innovation hubs were simple,\u201d said Donna Llewellyn, director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and associate vice provost for Learning Excellence. \u201cEach group exploring a research question needed a faculty champion and a group of people interested in exploring the topic. The organizers did not tell the groups what questions to ask.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELlewellyn is leading the initiative with Mike McCracken, director of Online Course Development and Innovation for the Center for 21st Century Universities; Wendy Newstetter, senior academic professional in the College of Engineering; and Lauren Margulieux, graduate student assistant in the School of Psychology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe seven hubs are considering the following topics and questions: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDual Use: What are the special issues of using a MOOC to flip or blend a course? Champion \u2014 Bonnie Ferri, Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDelivery Mechanisms: How can mixed- reality technologies be used to enhance MOOC learning and on-campus courses? Champion \u2014 Racel Williams, Architecture\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhysics Labs: How can a physical science lab experience be designed for students in a MOOC or other online learning environment? Champion \u2014 Ed Greco, Physics\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELibrary Support: How can the Library provide resources in a MOOC? Champions \u2014\u0026nbsp; Lori Critz, Library; and Cari Lovins, Information Technology\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMotivation: What are the issues associated with keeping students engaged and involved in a MOOC? Champion \u2014\u0026nbsp; Al Ferri, Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMath Bridge: Can a MOOC environment help Tech to efficiently and effectively serve incoming students who need a bridge course to ensure success in their first math course? Champion \u2014 Shannon Dobranski, Center for Academic Success\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultidisciplinary: How can an online environment be harnessed to offer a truly multi-disciplinary course addressing the challenging issues of today? Champion \u2014 Katja Weber, International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe May showcase was the first update from the hubs, and the research is continuing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is not a closed process,\u201d Llewellyn said. \u201cThese mini hubs don\u2019t have fences around them. They are open to other people becoming involved.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone interested in working with a hub should contact the group\u2019s champion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe videotaped presentations from the showcase are available \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/12YYlL5\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Georgia Tech launched its first massive open online course (MOOC) last summer, the campus community had plenty of questions about the ramifications for teaching and learning at the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"When Georgia Tech launched its first massive open online course (MOOC) last summer, the campus community had plenty of questions about the ramifications for teaching and learning at the Institute."}],"uid":"27445","created_gmt":"2013-05-24 15:32:21","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:14:20","author":"Amelia Pavlik","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-05-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-05-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"214891":{"id":"214891","type":"image","title":"Scott Douglas","body":null,"created":"1449180096","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 22:01:36","changed":"1475894879","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:47:59","alt":"Scott Douglas","file":{"fid":"197076","name":"scott_douglas.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/scott_douglas_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/scott_douglas_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1723578,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/scott_douglas_0.jpg?itok=RTYUpkoV"}},"214901":{"id":"214901","type":"image","title":"Bonnie Ferri","body":null,"created":"1449180096","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 22:01:36","changed":"1475894879","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:47:59","alt":"Bonnie Ferri","file":{"fid":"197077","name":"bonnie_f.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/bonnie_f_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/bonnie_f_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2627560,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/bonnie_f_0.jpg?itok=ef929n_U"}}},"media_ids":["214891","214901"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/12YYlL5","title":"Presentations"}],"groups":[{"id":"1259","name":"Whistle"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"14381","name":"center for 21st century universities"},{"id":"13286","name":"Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning"},{"id":"52391","name":"massive open online courses"},{"id":"66911","name":"mini innovation hubs"},{"id":"43811","name":"MOOCs"},{"id":"623","name":"Technology"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:victor.rogers@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EVictor Rogers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}