iMOOC‐Leveraging; Badging, Gamification, and Social‐Learning to Prepare Students for Success in - Course Technology Computing Conference Presenter: Michael Kolodziej, Ashford University Many students enter the world of online education without basic skills and knowledge required to be a successful learner in the online modality. For this study, we have created a self-paced, open, non-credit course that focuses on factors of success (internal and external), strategies for learning, institutional resource awareness, and community building. Retention, learning outcome achievement, and academic performance are being tracked and early results will be presented for discussion.

1. iMOOC- Leveraging; Badging, Gamification, and Social‐Learning to Prepare Students for Success Online
Michael Kolodziej,
Associate Director of Instructional Design and Quality
Ashford University

2. Jeff Hall, EdD
Program Chair ,
College of
Education
Iris Laferty, EdD
Program Chair,
College of
Education
Andrew Shean, EdD
Vice Provost,
Curriculum &
Innovation
Joanna Savarese,
PhD
Faculty,
College of Education
Michael Kolodziej
Associate Director
of Instructional
Design & Academic
Quality
iMOOC Team

3. Ashford University- Who are we?
Formerly Franciscan University of the Prairies
Founded in 1918 in Clinton, IA.
Bridgepoint Education, acquired the
institution in 2005, and its name was
changed to Ashford University.

4. Ashford University- Serving a diverse and non-traditional population

5. On Campus Learning 1% Online Learning 99%
GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.

6. On Campus Life… Online Learning Life?
GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.

7. GOING TO CLASS- Never looked so different.
Key Challenges:
How can we make the Online Experience
more like Campus?
How can we Prepare Students for
Success in an Online Environment?

8. Literature speaks of
xMOOCs?
cMOOCs?
MOOCs- I thought they were all the same…

9. internal
Massive
Open
Online
Course
Why iMOOC?- Is it really a MOOC?

10. • Get in the Mood
– Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success
• Create Your Space
– Intentionally managing your environment
• Get Smarter
– Brain Science and Study Skills
• Trust Your Online World
– Tour your virtual campus
• Start Your Success NOW.
– Get connected with AU staff and students
ORGANIZING OF CONTENT – Vogue Magazine Style

11. WIIFM? – Seriously, What’s in it for me?
iMOOC – Get paid to get ready.

12. • Social eLearning
• Badging
• Gamification
iMOOC – Maybe Technology does change Everything

13. Students are able to:
• Add a photo
• Post a short
description
• Customize email
notification
settings
• View enrolled
museums
iMOOC – Student Profile

14. Badges are awarded for:
• Objects viewed
• Comments made
• Leveling up
• Custom Badges
iMOOC – Badging

15. iMOOC – Always on?

16. Welcome Page:
• Activity stream
• Leader Board
• View and interact
with peers
• Share content
with peers

17. Features:
• Non-linear
• Simple and
student-centered.
• Gates allow for
level specific
assessments
COURESE HOME – Step 1

18. “Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1
Purpose:
• Set Expectations
• Begin to think like
a college student
• Connect to goals
and help focus

19. iMOOC GATES- Passing through levels
Features:
• Multiple Choice
• Contribution of
Item
• Written
Responses

20. “Get in the Mood”- A Personal Introduction to Stage 1
Purpose:
• Set Expectations
• Begin to think like
a college student
• Connect to goals
and help focus

21. “Get in the Mood”- Intentionality and mindset are key’s to success
Design features:
• Media rich
• Transparent
Pedagogy
• Student Centered
• Comment
Features spur
interaction

22. Purpose:
• Discuss
importance of the
environment
• Think about when
and where to
study
• Plan school times
into regular life
“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills

23. Purpose:
• Learn what
science says about
learning
• Begin to study and
work like a college
student
• Approach
Learning
Intentionally
“Get Smarter”... Brain Science and Study Skills

24. Virtual Campus
“Trust Your Online World” - Tour your virtual campus
Features:
• Library
• Writing Center
• Student Services
• Career Services
• Student Access
and Wellness
• Online Classroom

25. “Trust Your Online World” Tour your virtual campus

26. “Get Connected”... Start Your Success NOW
Ashford Social
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Google+
• Pinterest
• Blog
• LinkedIn

27. Thank You.
Please ask Questions!