2. Who?
Established in 1986, non-profit organization
funded by the Government of Ontario.
We promote elearning to Ontarians living in
small, rural and remote areas and Aboriginal
and Francophone communities across the
province.
We work with 25 colleges, 21 universities, and
dozens of other education partners.
We help people change their lives through
education.
3. Where?
There are 112 access centres across Ontario supporting small, rural and
remote areas and Aboriginal and Francophone communities.
4. What?
At each access centre, you can:
access information on over 800
programs and 10,000 courses;
research financial aid options;
get assistance with the registration
process;
Our access centre coordinators
offer:
an orientation on the technology;
technical support throughout the
course;
moral support and encouragement
to you as you pursue your course.
and other services.
5. Best Practices
Local promotion and customer
service support for all
institutions.
Local networking is the key
recruitment strategy
Take people where they are –
literacy, high school and
upgrading are springboards.
One-stop shop for information
on programs and courses.
6. Lessons Learned
A rural access approach
can positively impact lower
educational attainment
rates.
Rural as an accelerator for
increasing postsecondary
participation rates.
Jurisdictional involvement
and funding is critical
Sleeping giants
7. Future developments
Extending more services to
institutions.
Working even more closely with
persons with disabilities and first
generation learners
Real-time data exchange.
Improved credit-transfer
Tomorrow, the world!
10. Our Charge
Very broad
Key terms
Collaboration
Equal Access
Quality learning resources
Technology
Training
Serve all of Wyoming’s citizens in an equitable way.
Do not compete with existing distance education efforts!
11. Identified Needs and WyoDLC Responses
Communication & Support
Policy (K-12 & Higher Ed)
Statewide topical Roundtables
Blogs and web presence
Availability of distance learning opportunities
The portal/Webpage
Instructional design/Distance education support
State Agencies
Tele-Health Education
Conference support
12. Identified Needs and WyoDLC Responses
Research
K-12 Parents and Students
Higher Ed
Life Long Learners
State Agencies
Professional Development/Conferences
Support innovation-Grants
13. Goals
To provide the tools needed statewide for distance education to be a viable
choice for all training and educational needs-statewide.
To collaborate with educational entities, the VCE Coordinator, the Wyoming
State CIO, Higher Ed, K-12, state agencies, municipalities, boards and
associations to increase broadband coverage and use for education
statewide.
16. Consortium Profile
ACCESS 391 communities to date
16,230 registration projection (2010-11)
7,300 unique learners (2009-10)
PARTNERSHIP 15 institutions since 2002
Athabasca University newest member…
CHOICE Over 60 credentials fully online
More than 700 courses available
LEARNERS 24x7 technical support
Lead and Partner Model for holistic support
93% pursuing a credential
18. Making it work
Guidelines
System Governance
Equitable Contributions
Non-duplication
Extending Reach
Regional Stewardship
Professional Development
Mentorship and Certification Programs
Developing System Approach
19. Successful Practices
Learner centric
80 Community Access Points in Northern Communities
80 Community Adult Learning Councils across province
24/7 technical support for students, faculty and
administrators
Participation in online education research
Quality faculty and administrators
Centralized eLearning portal
Lead and partner model to facilitate access to learner
support services
Raise awareness
Monthly eZine
Support for members’ marketing efforts
Promotion of members’ courses and program offerings
20. System-Wide Impact
By the Numbers
Advocacy
Awareness
Collaboration
Professional Development
Support
Learner Support
Online Curriculum Development Fund
Quality
21. TWELVE MILES TO ANYWHERE
Goal of the original network plan
Curt Madison, PhD
Director of Distance Education
University of Maine System
WCET 2011 Denver
24. Advanced Blended Social Space
• Integration with community problem solvers
• Multiple ad hoc conversation spaces
• Technology intensive atmosphere
• Designed for peripheral awareness
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access Data Source: University College Official Semester Enrollment Reports Additional Video Conference and Online Student Credit Hours offered by UMS campuses not advertised through University College -Fall 2010 UC advertised 98 of 115 courses offered by UM and 86 of the 122 offered by USM Slide 1Problem StatementDecline in ITV registrationsDifficult discovery of opportunities both at course level and program levelInefficient course sequence delivery due to low enrollment and lack of departmental size
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access
Curt Madison – Opening New Frontiers: Providing Rural Access