Academic Innovation Blog

Online student retention is a concern for all of us in higher education. We’ve been inundated with a barrage of information telling us what works/what doesn’t, and what we should be doing/what we shouldn’t be doing. One thing that is consistently mentioned in all that information is that we need to increase student engagement. This, in turn, can help students achieve success and aid in class completion. While we may be overwhelmed with all the information out there, addressing student engagement does not have to be that way. The Faculty Innovation Center (FIC) is here to help you with that!

What exactly is H5P?

H5P is a technology that allows users to create rich content that can be shared with colleagues and departments. Users may create and edit interactive videos, presentations, games, simulations and more. In addition, it is responsive and mobile friendly so your students can access it on computers, smart phones, and tablets. The FIC will be offering several mini trainings on H5P components. On February 8, at 1 pm in the FIC training lab (Building 200, room 204), we will be offering a workshop on how to do an interactive video using H5P. What can you add to an interactive video?

• Multiple choice questions with one or more correct answers
• Fill in the blank questions
• Drag and drop questions Interactive summaries
• Single choice question sets
• Mark the word activities
• Drag and drop text Images
• Tables
• Labels
• Text 
• Links

Before you attend the training, please choose a video from YouTube that you think would be beneficial in your class or upload a video that you want to use to YouTube. Note the time stamps of where you want to insert items. 

Here is an example of an interactive video used in a speech class. It was created for Amy Brackel's speech communication class as part of her involvement in the Faculty Fellowship program.

This video is from a speech given by Deborah Frances-White | TEDxCambridgeUniversity

H5P increases substantive interactions and student engagement by adding interactivity to your online and hybrid classes. It is fully integrated into Falcon Online and anyone can use it. You can access it in your practice course by creating a new file in content and clicking on the Insert Stuff icon. Scroll down the dropdown menu and select H5P. You can view examples on the H5P site. We are very excited about these upcoming workshops and hope to see you there. You may attend via Teams also. For more information, call Lisa Lute at ext. 4277 or stop by the FIC! You may register for this event on Learning Stream.

Lisa Lute
Instructional Designer, Division of Online Studies
lisa.lute@daytonastate.edu | 386-506-4277
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)

To my DSC Colleagues,

I would like to let you all know that I am leaving Daytona State to complete my bachelor’s degree. It was a pleasure to get to know you all and am looking forward to seeing you on campus this semester!

To my Online Studies family, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside each and every one of you! Thank you for the endless kindness, laughter, and support. You guys are the absolute best and I miss you already!

If you have questions, feel free to contact the Faculty Innovation Center at 386-506-3485 or FIC@daytonastate.edu. Thanks!

Fernanda Kalkhurst
Administrative Specialist, Division of Online Studies
Fernanda.Kalkhurst@DaytonaState.edu | 386-506-3638
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)

The Faculty Innovation Center is Heading Your Way!

Do you have questions related to tools and features in Falcon Online that require in-person assistance? Want to record a welcome video from the comfort of your office? Perhaps you’d simply like another set of eyes on your course shell, looking for ways to improve it. If you're on a branch campus, get ready, the FIC is heading to you!

Read through the FIC on the Go Spring 2023 Schedule for dates and times when the Faculty Innovation Center travels to Daytona State’s branch campuses to better serve ALL our faculty. Meet with an instructional designer or media team members from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4 p.m. during these days/times. This is your opportunity for one-on-one assistance with one of our instructional designers or members of the Instructional Resources media team. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

FIC on the Go Spring 2023 Calendar 

Fernanda Kalkhurst
Administrative Specialist, Division of Online Studies
Fernanda.Kalkhurst@DaytonaState.edu | 386-506-3638
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)

Spring Planning 2023 - Distance Learning Track

Springing Planning week is here, beginning today, Monday, January 9-13, 2023. Here is the full Spring 2023 Planning Schedule. You'll notice that many of the sessions are available virtually via Teams, though there are some face-to-face sessions, such as the Online Studies and Instructional Resources meeting, and the Faculty Innovation Center's open house (Daytona Campus, building 200, 2nd floor). We look forward to seeing you all online and in-person soon!

Tuesday, January. 10

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 

Online Studies and Instructional Resources Meeting, Dr. Cheryl Kohen & Bill Harrison

Audience: Faculty teaching hybrid and online courses

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams or reserve a seat to attend this session in-person. 

Notes: This meeting is mandatory for all faculty teaching hybrid and online courses. Please join us to learn about updates, resources, and best practices for digital learning at DSC.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Faculty Innovation Center Open House, Division of Online Studies

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: Nunamann Hall (200), Faculty Innovation Center (2nd Floor) 

Notes: Mix and mingle in the Faculty Innovation Center! Refreshments of scones, coffee, tea, and water will be served. Get help with your Falcon Online course shells and visit with peer faculty members.

Wednesday, January. 11

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Information Technology Listening Session, Roberto Lombardo & Information Technology Representatives

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: In this session, Information Technology (IT) wants to take a moment and listen. This is a structured feedback session. We will focus this listening session on ways that you’re using technology and, on the strategies, to improve this experience.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

eMentor Meeting, Dr. Cheryl Kohen

Audience: Members of the eMentor Committee

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: The Division of Online Studies invites members of the eMentors committee to discuss additional updates and committee recommendations with Falcon Online.

Thursday, Jan. 12

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) and Writing in-the-Disciplines (WID) Open Educational Resources Workshop, AJ Delgado, Billie Jo Dunaway, Dr. Maxine Hicks, & Dr. Jessica Lipsey

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Please join us for this working session designed to help you develop Open Educational Resources (OERs) with your students. A panel from the WAC/WID and Library Services Teams will be available to guide you and answer questions throughout the session. 

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

ACUE Reflections and Future Opportunities, Dr. Margie Hensler & Dr. Michal Mallott

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Please join our Faculty Fellows for Teaching and Learning as they share information regarding ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practices Certification. Attendees will learn about the four associated microcredentials that produce the Effective Teaching Practices Certification and how to enroll in these opportunities. Faculty who are currently engaged in the ACUE program are encouraged to attend and reflect on their experience.

Friday, Jan. 13

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Peer Reviewer Meeting, Dr. Cheryl Kohen and Dr. Ericka Tillman

Audience: Members of the Peer Reviewer Committee only

Location: Members of the Peer Reviewer Committee will receive this Microsoft Teams link directly

For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM now located on the second floor of Nunamann Hall (building 200). If you found this to be enlightening and useful, please subscribe to our blog! We look forward to seeing everyone virtually and in-person!

Dr. Cheryl Kohen
Dean, Division of Online Studies
cheryl.kohen@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4305
Division of Online Studies