{"id":6178,"date":"2020-04-01T12:26:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T11:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/?p=6178"},"modified":"2020-04-01T12:26:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T11:26:44","slug":"moving-inholland-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/type\/featured-articles\/moving-inholland-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Inholland Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Higher Education in the Netherlands closed the doors to\nphysical classrooms on March 12<sup>th<\/sup>. Like countries around the world,\nthe Dutch Government required this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one flick of the switch, education went 100% online. Around\nthe world we are all having to adapt very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an extraordinary and unprecedented situation. So much\nhas happened in such a short time. &nbsp;This\nis a snapshot of some of the things I\u2019ve seen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inholland University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Inholland, we moved quickly. And I think we have done a\ngood job so far. There is an extraordinary sense of comradeship, sharing, exchanging\nand helping. Our Dean spoke to us via a video recording from her home office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inholland already has areas of expertise regarding online education. Our Research Group &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Teaching Learning and Technology (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inholland.nl\/tlt\" target=\"_blank\">Teaching Learning and Technology<\/a> conducts research into the implementation of technology into education. We have an excellent team of IT support and much knowledge within our colleagues who have a track record of providing Video Support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crisis Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The board of directors set up a crisis team. They met on a Friday evening. Worked through the whole weekend. And launched a number of useful documents and support services on the Monday. Microsoft Teams became the main online meeting\/lesson tool. They gave online trainings and workshops. My colleague from the research group taught a crash course on using MS Teams to a group of 50 teachers. We are on steep learning curve developing our online competences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stages of progress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are going through the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stage 1 Using and trying out the technology, experimenting, IT support. <\/li><li>Stage 2 Teaching our first classes on line. <\/li><li>Stage 3 Rethinking and adjusting the didactic. <\/li><li>Stage 4 Developing online competences. <\/li><li> Stage 5 Will involve a fundamental rethinking of education. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, we have had to implement stages 1-4\nsimultaneously so the learning curve is very steep!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first goal was to keep education going. We\nprovided lessons in their usual format. Spent time helping colleagues in\ngroups, or individually, to use the different technology. \u2018How do I set-up a\nsession in MS Teams and invite a class?\u2019 \u2018How do I share my screen?\u2019 and \u2018What\nshould be our online meeting protocol?\u2019. &nbsp;A series of very helpful \u2018Sways\u2019 were created by\nthe crisis team. They provided simple and clear information for teachers and\nstudents on the first practical steps to move online. Moving education online\nnot simple. Lecturers have discovered that Face-to-Face education cannot be\nmirrored 1:1 into an exact online copy. Even with all the useful information, many\nteachers still need individual support to make their lessons happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Central Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An \u2018Online Education Support\u2019 button was added to\nour internal home page. The film on \u2018Recording your screen using PowerPoint\u2019\nwas viewed 600 times. Adoption of new tools has skyrocketed through necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1.png 762w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1-370x267.png 370w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1-270x195.png 270w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1-570x411.png 570w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo1-740x534.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The button for \u2018Online Education Support\u2019 has an\narea for staff and one for students. It is arranged as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Support for students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How to\nstudy online, Using your technology at home and a Q&amp;A section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2  Staff\/Lecturers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Explanation\/Instructions\n&#8211; &nbsp;Giving a lesson online, publishing on MS\nStream, working efficiently from home, making a screencast, Using MS Teams.<\/li><li>IT Support,\nFAQ, Tips and Ideas <\/li><li>A full\nprogramme of Live Webinars from colleagues; from Yoga to Creating Interaction Online.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-1024x355.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-370x128.png 370w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-270x94.png 270w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-570x198.png 570w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2-740x256.png 740w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo2.png 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule of online training\nsessions for and by colleagues <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-1024x456.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-1536x684.png 1536w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-370x165.png 370w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-270x120.png 270w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-570x254.png 570w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3-740x329.png 740w, https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2020\/04\/photo3.png 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Support page for students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students must be the priority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students face many practical issues including their\nwelfare, safety and loss of income. They need a place where they can study, with\ngood WiFi and working computer. Students abroad on study trips, work placement\nand international exchange were all repatriated within two weeks. Our students\nare competent in using online tools such as chat and messaging. They know when\nto switch their audio on to make a point. We can ask their help when we\nstruggle with the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching from home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All staff face challenges working from home. Blurred\nlines between work and private. Children run into our meetings, WiFi may crash.\nWe need to all buy good headphones with a microphone. Lighting is needed for clear\nvideo communication. It is a challenge to stay healthy and exercise. Standing\nwhile teaching can help, going outside and staying active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular Schedules and Interaction <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inholland scheduled classes to go ahead as normal\non time tables. For our new period, we are rethinking online pedagogy. Shorter lesson\nonline. More preparation in advance. We try to provide a clear and regular structure\nfor students. The challenge is to engage students and be interactive. Quick\nwins are when one teacher shares recorded lectures with otherse. Q&amp;A\nsessions on MS Teams are recorded and shared to students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exams the big challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some exams had to be rescheduled. But when? Central\nplanning is working full time on this. The impact is at many levels. Exams were\ncolour coded; Green \u2018Can go ahead as planned\u2019 to Black \u2018No online replacement\u2019.\nMany assignments can be submitted online as normal. Group presentations, oral\nexams and graduation defence happen through MS Teams. The recording is archived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written exams, multiple choice, essays and open\ncase questions are not so easily transferred to a safe online environment. The\nrace is to find solutions. Online Proctoring is now being examined as a real\nalternative (see the useful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surf.nl\/en\/white-paper-online-proctoring-questions-and-answers-about-remote-proctoring\">White Paper<\/a>). Current circumstances\nmean considering new options and scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which systems and tools?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have experience using a variety of tools And\nhave our preferences. Internally we have MS Teams. Some of us have been\nexperimenting with Zoom or screencast programmes. Each has its own features. We\nmust be GDPR compliant. The discussion is continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does the future hold?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial closure has been extended to June 1st. Time\nis needed to create asynchronous educational activities. To record web lectures\nand make online quizzes. The number of videos shared via MS Stream has\nincreased dramatically included Q&amp;A sessions with students, or lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the initial sense of enthusiasm and can-do\nattitude is being tempered. After several intense weeks teaching behind screens,\nuncertainty about the future remains. Students are concerned about staying on\ntrack. A different set of teaching responsibilities have arrived in our inbox.\nThings have changed and may never be the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we are working together and are open to new approaches. We will find a way to provide our students with the education they deserve. Even if that means, for the moment, 100% online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"111\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/files\/2019\/11\/Woolfitt_photo_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4950\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Zac Woolfitt<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Inholland University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Read more from Zac\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/zacwoolfitt.blogspot.com\/\">blog<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Higher Education in the Netherlands closed the doors to physical classrooms on March 12th. Like countries around the world, the Dutch Government required this. 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