Mr. Richard Rafferty

Mr. Richard Rafferty

Director of
Education, EPME


We Produce the Future

BARNES CENTER FOR ENLISTED EDUCATION

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Meet the Challenges of E
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Learning


Richard
J. Rafferty


Northcentral

University


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Overview

1.
Challenges

2.
Strategies & Approaches

3.
Question



3

Instructor Challenges

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Interaction/Communication

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Training

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Availability

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Qualification/Certification



4

Learner Challenges

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Digital Literacy

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Time Management

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Access

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Motivation

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Learning
Style


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Content Challenges

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Organization/Sequencing

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Instructions

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Assignments/Evaluations/Assessments

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Interactivity

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Compatibility


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Technology Challenges

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Content Management System

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Learning Management System

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IT/Help Desk Support

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System Compatibility

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Security



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Institutional Challenges

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Accreditation

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Program Management Reviews

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Policies & Procedures

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Instructor Qualification

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Set vs. Flexible Schedules and Work Locations

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Strategies/Approaches

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Planning is the key to success

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Analyze

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Design

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Develop

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Implement

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Evaluate

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Strategies/Approaches

8
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Stage Transformation

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Establish a Sense of Urgency

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Create a Guiding Coalition

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Develop a Vision and Strategy

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Communicate the Change Vision

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Empower Others for Broad
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Based Action

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Generate Short
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Term Wins

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Consolidate Gains and Produce More Change

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Anchoring New Approaches in the Culture

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Questions?

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References

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References

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, J. (
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