MOOCs in the Small College: Lessons Learned

Wednesday, October 28 | 4:40PM–5:30PM | Sagamore Ballroom 7
Session Type: Professional Development
Several liberal arts colleges are experimenting with MOOCs, despite their institutions' commitments to small classes. IT leaders will discuss why their colleges have taken this step, review lessons learned, and present research data about the implications of MOOCs for pedagogy and innovation under the umbrella of digital learning.


Outcomes: Articulate the roles small liberal arts colleges can play in the debate over MOOCs * Understand challenges and opportunities posed by MOOCs * Share strategies for effective digital learning R&D

Presenters

  • Kristen Eshleman

    Vice President of Library & Information Technology, Trinity College
  • Jason Jones

    Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning with Technology, Northeastern University
  • Ravi Ravishanker

    CIO & Associate Provost, Wellesley College
  • David Smallen