Make It Personal: Reimagine High Enrollment Courses in a Changing Educational Landscape

Concurrent Session 5

Session Materials

Brief Abstract

How can you make a large class a personalized and supportive learning experience? In this session we will share about our journey building adaptive, active learning, high enrollment courses that prioritize accessibility. Bring your imagination and leave with ideas to personalize learning and elevate efficiency and effectiveness in your courses.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Daniel Rockwell, Arizona State University

Daniel Rockwell has been an educator for 17+ years. Daniel started his career at Oregon State University as an Instructor teaching in person and online Math courses. More recently Daniel has joined Arizona State University as the Assistant Director of Online Mathematics where he supervises student workers, works closely with faculty to design effective courses, and spreads his love of mathematics to everyone he encounters.

Co-presenter: Benjamin Metcalf, Arizona State University-Skysong

Extended Abstract

Many students feel lost and disconnected in large classes. Students often don’t receive the  timely, personalized feedback and support they need. Traditional approaches to course design (especially high enrollment gateway courses) are not working for a large portion of students. We can mitigate these barriers and better position students for success in higher ed.

Join the session to share and gather ideas and anecdotes about leveraging technology to build community and optimize design of large classes to provide students a more personalized experience in a course. 

Participants will learn about, share, and explore emerging ideas that: 

  • Connect students with timely support from the teaching team and other students to build community

  • Combine digital tools to create a data informed personalized learning experience

  • Cultivate inclusive and active learning via adaptive courseware that promotes student agency

Come to learn from our experience, gather ideas from your peers, and consider your next steps as we collectively push into the space just beyond what is currently possible. Participants will have opportunities to engage in small group discussions, ask questions, and share personal experiences and ideas.