Projects Underway
Adapting MOOC Courses to the Needs of Existing Educational Structures
Cyndi Burnett
Project Team- John Cabra, Buffalo State
- Selcuk Acar, Buffalo State
Buffalo State College
2015
Tier Two
Adapting an existing MOOC content, including LMS integration, to support seated courses as part of an existing program in Creative Studies.
MOOC posted on Coursera.org. Transitioning to Coursera on-demand portal for possible future specialization.
iMOOC: A Multiuser Platform for International Online Learners: Phase Two
Valeri Chukhlomin
Project Team- Bidhan Chandra, Empire State College
- Anant Deshpande, Empire State College
- Aiko Pletch, SUNY New Paltz
Empire State College
2015
Tier Two
Scaling up an existing MOOC to focus on competency-based, on-demand learning - including use in remedial education for incoming and current international students.
MOOC posted on Coursera.org. Transitioning to on-demand specialization.
TeachLivE from New York: It’s SUNY Wide! Enhancing Pedagogical Practice within a Simulated Environment
Krista Vince Garland
Project Team- Karen Bell, SUNY New Paltz
- Sharon Raimondi, University at Buffalo
Buffalo State College
2015
Tier Three
Support of three full day workshops within a virtual classroom to explore a mixed methods research study, and disseminate information from findings to stakeholders. Artifacts from this project will include the development of template curricula to guide other SUNY departments considering the establishment of a TeachLivE simulation lab to support teacher training.
In addition to project outcomes, the website describes the functions and application of the "TeachLivE" simulations in service of teacher preparation.
Bring Your Own Learning (BYOL): Using MDM to Personalize Learning Environments to Students
Ken Fujiuchi
Project Team- Andrew Chambers, Buffalo State
- Kerry Renzoni, Buffalo State
Buffalo State College
2015
Tier Two
Introduction of Mobile Device Management (MDM) to increase personalized learning opportunities for students and faculty.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
iPad Mechanics Physics Instruction
Dan MacIsaac
Project Team- David S Abbott, Buffalo State
- Kathleen Falconer, Buffalo State
- David Ettestad, Buffalo State
- David Henry, Buffalo State
- Brad Gearhart, Buffalo State
Buffalo State College
2015
Tier One
Creation of OER learning objects (videos and lab experiment materials) for Introductory Mechanics courses.
We employed new technologies (tablet video analysis and production) to physics learning in both entry level and advanced pedagogical methods classes in new ways, seeking to extend subject appeal to more students, including hopefully, traditionally underrepresented students. The intervention was iPad (Tablet) based, but we hope to extend to mainstream modern smart camera phones.
Collaborative Initiative on Problem Based Learning in Music
Natalie Sarrazin
Project Team- Tony Dumas, The College at Brockport
Brockport
2015
Tier One
Case studies for Problem Based Learning to support a music course, including student learning of rubric development.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Use Software Simulation to Foster Student Learning in Microcontroller Related LABs and Projects
Lei Miao
Project Team- Marjaneh Issapour, Farmingdale State College
- Carlos Jativa, Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College
2015
Tier One
Use of software to understand and troubleshoot microcontrollers in lab settings
This project helps electrical and computer engineering students complete their microcontroller related courses in a more manageable way.
MVCC Open Physics Lab
Derrick Stevens
Project Team- Shahida Dar, Mohawk Valley Community College
Mohawk Valley Community College
2015
Tier Three
Provides remote web access to physical experiments to enable data collection for introductory physics courses.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
SUNY Open Educational Resources: Improving Faculty Discovery and Adoption
Terry Keys and Mark McBride
Project Team- Alison Brown, SUNY Geneseo
- Sam Abramovich, University at Buffalo
Monroe Community College
2015
Tier Three
Encourages faculty use and assessment of multi-institutional adoption of OER materials aligned to course learning outcomes.
The impact OER has had on student learning has been impressive. At both Herkimer and TC3 (two of the project partners) there has been an increase in student class retention.
Developmental Model Reform Initiative Expansion through a Digital Companion Course: Creating Reflective Practioners and Engaged Students
Martha Rottman
Project Team- Catherine M. Roche, Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College
2015
Tier Three
Multi-institutional expansion of developmental education through use of e-Portfolio in English 101 and 102 to create an accelerated learning environment.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Instructional Technology to Stimulate, Enhance, and Attract Students In The Engineering Technology Field
Lucas Craig
Project Team- Christina Smith, SUNY Canton
- Feng Hong, SUNY Canton
- Rashid Aidun, SUNY Canton
Canton, College of Technology
2015
Tier Two
Testing of a 3D Projector and gestural software to analyze engineering problems across disciplines.
The grant will provide a comprehensive framework of hands-on and inter-disciplinary projects in the engineering technology field to promote and attend engineering technologists in the future. High school students are given the opportunity to achieve college success and pursue an interest in the engineering and science fields.
Open Media Lab
Laura Chipley
Project Team- Professor Smith, SUNY College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury
2015
Tier One
Creation of OER video and text tutorials to support use of multimedia tools.
The Open Media Lab website offers 20 multimedia production tutorials that outline strategies for producing high-quality media with mobile or professional equipment and provide step by step instructions for producing and distributing with free multimedia production software. Created with both educators and students in mind, the OML makes multimedia authorship accessible for those working with basic resources.
Development of a Mastery-Learning Open Online Course in Motor Development Analysis
Helena Baert
Project Team- Matthew Madden, SUNY Cortland
Cortland, State University College at
2015
Tier One
Development of a mastery based online course in motor develoment and analysis.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Increasing Technology-Based Pedagogy in Graduate Nursing Students Using the TPACK Model
Cheryle Levitt
Project Team- Kirsty Digger, SUNY Delhi
- Michelle Rogers-Estable, SUNY Delhi
- Mary Pat Lewis, SUNY Delhi
Delhi, College of Technology at
2015
Tier Two
Development of online and blended modules to assist with pre-service nursing training and assessment.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Developing a Common Online Mapping Platform for Interdisciplinary, Place-Based Undergraduate Research
Colleen Garrity
Project Team- Ken Cooper, SUNY Geneseo
- Kristina Hannam, SUNY Geneseo
- Elizabeth Argentieri, SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, State University College at
2015
Tier Two
Use of GIS mapping technology across disciplines to author layered content for use online by community based organizations.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
On the Road with SUNY
James Kimball
Project Team- Glenn McClure, SUNY Geneseo
- Karen Canning, Batavia NY
Geneseo, State University College at
2015
Tier One
Creation of a mobile GPS app to connect social and cultural issues/artifacts with the history of New York State.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Implementing and Assessing Open Access Physiology Learning Modules
Keith Schillo
Project Team- Susan MacLeod, Fulton-Montgomery Community College
- Katherine Spitzhoff, SUNY Oneonta
- John Bugyi, SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, State University College at
2015
Tier Two
Coupled with NSF funds, open access materials to support physiology case studies are being developed to simulate and support research and clinical practices.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Developing online lessons to improve student success in general chemistry and organic chemistry labs
Elizabeth Middleton
Project Team- Stephen Cooke, Purchase College Chemistry
- Joe Skrivanek, Purchase College Chemistry
- Monika Eckenberg, Purchase College Chemistry
Purchase, State University College at
2015
Tier One
Creation of online OER content for general and organic chemistry courses to assist with content retention.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Quality by Design: Strategies for Effective Teaching and Quality Course Design. An Online Faculty Development Course and Open Educational Resource (OER)
Anne Reed
Project Team- Jeremiah Grabowski, University at Buffalo
- Roberta (Robin) Sullivan, University at Buffalo
- Cherie van Putten, Binghamton University
- Nathan Whitley-Grassi, Empire State College
- Martha Greatrix, University at Buffalo
- Caryn Sobieski-VanDelinder, University at Buffalo
- Steven Sturman, University at Buffalo
- Christopher Price, SUNY Center for Professional Development
- Lisa Dubuc, Niagara County Community College
- Dan Feinberg, Open SUNY
University at Buffalo
2015
Tier Two
Creation of faculty development OER modules to assist with development of Open SUNY content.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
VINE: An Innovative Model for Collaboration between Humanities and STEM for Learning Data Science
Bina Ramamurthy
Project Team- Melanie Aceto, University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo
2015
Tier Two
Digitization of dance data in support of multi-disciplinary analysis of data science through labs that support undergraduate science for non-majors.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Open Door to Open SUNY – MOOC Access and Completion Project (Open Door)
Christine Kroll
Project Team- Thomas Mackey, Empire State College
- Trudi Jacobson, University at Albany
- Cyndi Burnett, Buffalo State
- Val Chukhlomin, Empire State College
- Margaret Schedel, Stony Brook University
- Yvonne Harrison, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, University at Albany
University at Buffalo
2015
Tier Two
Will use Open SUNY MOOC analytics to investigate patterns within SUNY offerings as related to access, completion and success.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
Interactive Online Career Development: Expanding Access for all Students
David Youhess
Project Team- Arlene Kaukus, University at Buffalo
- Lauren Johnson, University at Buffalo
- Robert Orrange, University at Buffalo
- Jenna Smith, University at Buffalo
- Kimberly Yousey-Elsener, University at Buffalo
- Xiufeng Lui, University at Buffalo
- Lynn Collis, University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo
2015
Tier Two
Development of self-guided career modules to expand career decision making.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016)
NCCC Electronic Learning Compliance Initiative
Lisa Dubuc
Project Team- Donna Simiele, Niagara County Community College
Niagara County Community College
2015
Tier One
Development of assessment tools to ensure accessibility and ADA compliance are being met in online courses.
Outcomes TBD (August 2016). Also partnering with Empire State and Alfred State to deliver a portion of Accessibility in their MOOC project.
An Open SUNY Accessibility MOOC for Faculty and Staff Development: Creating Online Courses that Provide Access for All
Kathleen Stone
Project Team- Ginger Bidell, Buffalo State
- Michele Forte, Empire State College
- Antonia (Tonka) Jokelova, Empire State College
- Anne Lane, Empire State College
- Meghan Pereira, Buffalo State
- Julie Rummings, Empire State College
- Sumana Silverheels, Buffalo State
- Kelly Hermann, Empire State College
Empire State College
2015
Tier Three
Creation of a MOOC to guide creation of all educational content to be fully accessible and ADA compliant.
The course provided training on creating and facilitating fully accessible educational experiences to students. Educators who completed the training should be able to create and revise courses, websites, and other educational materials with all students in mind, regardless of their ability or disability levels. As a result, the hope is to decrease risks of possible student drop-out for the reasons of inability to comprehend the material or complete required assessments.
The Necessity of Accessibility Online
Michael Case
Project Team- Melanie Ryan, Alfred State
- Ellen Sidey, Alfred State
Alfred State College
2015
Tier One
Faculty development conference to support online accessible content.
We are working on making our course content accessible to the widest possible student population, which will increase enrollment by reaching those students that need additional support. We are also training and educating faculty about accessibility, which will also ensure that our courses have no barriers to students with special needs and make us a compassionate campus.
Increasing Access to Online, On-Demand, Competency-Based Nonprofit Management and Leadership Education
Yvonne Harrison
Project Team- Vic Murray, University of Victoria
- Alena Rodick, Empire State College
University at Albany
2015
Tier Three
To adapt a MOOC for on-demand, credit bearing access including a capstone learning experience in support of non-profit sector leadership development.
MOOC posted on Coursera.org. Transitioning to on-demand specialization. Also linked to Open SUNY Textbooks
MOOC Model for Workforce Development in High Demand Labor Industry of Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides, Phase 2
Andrea Wade & Erin O’Hara-Leslie
Project Team- Erin O’Hara-Leslie, SUNY Broome Community College
- Erin Hildreth, Central New York Area Health Education Center
- Franca Armstrong, Mohawk Valley Community College
- Kate Pitcher, SUNY Geneseo
Monroe Community College
2015
Tier Two
Adapting an exiting MOOC to an on-demand format to bolster workforce development in Home Health Care Aides, including incorporation of open textbook (OER) material.
MOOC posted on Coursera.org. Transitioning to Coursera on-demand portal.