Partnership for Quality - ACCET Requirements for IDL Programs
A comprehensive guide to understanding ACCET requirements for Interactive Distance Learning programs. Explore policies, procedures, and best practices to support students and staff. Learn how to prepare for the streamlined IDL application process and ensure compliance with specific standards. Get insights from industry experts and plan for successful implementation of IDL in your institution.
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IDL: Everything You Need Before Teaching and Learning Begins (Part 2 of 4 in Series) April 24, 2020 A Partnership for Quality
ACCET Staff: Dr. Mary Clare DiGiacomo Scott Faulstick Miia Rasinen John Shaheen
Todays Guest Speakers: Geeta Brown, EdD, President/CEO & Kelly Michaud, Vice President of Compliance and Academics, InterCoast Colleges Pam Trandahl, Vice President of Compliance, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Matt Mosley, Vice President of Online Operation; Darlene Cernoch, Executive Director of Education; Melanie Galati, Regional Director of Enrollment, MyComputerCareer
Recap: How we got here Temporary flexibilities to offer emergency IDL instruction through June 1, 2020. ACCET s IDL webinars: Back to Basics (March 20) (if you missed this, grab a copy from Judy s Blog on the ACCET.org home page) IDL Town Hall (April 13) (no recording available; great beginning to conversation on best practices and pain points) Decision point: Do we apply to ACCET to offer IDL after the emergency period ends?
Objectives for Today Identify ACCET requirements for IDL programs relative to specific standards. Formulate policies and procedures, documentation needed to continue to offer IDL and best support students and staff. Use the guidelines and best practices shared to begin to prepare to complete the streamlined IDL application.
Agenda 4 Content Sections: Admissions Student Onboarding Student Services Instructor Training Q and A Recap and Next Steps
Plan for Each Content Section What does this look like now for you? What needs to happen per ACCET standard/IDL best practices? How do others in our world accomplish this?
Standard VII-A: Recruitment Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: All advertising, promotional materials, and other representations by or on behalf of the institution clearly indicate which courses/programs are offered in whole or in part in an IDL format. These materials and representations include reference to any requirements unique to students participating in courses/programs taught via IDL.
Standard VII-A: Recruitment You need to disclose to prospective students: the level of technical competence required for successful participation; estimated timelinefor programcompletion; library and other learning services either required or available to support IDL students, and the skills necessary to access them; arrangements for interaction with the faculty and fellow students; and informationtoassist prospective students in understanding learning expectations. For programs that are done in a hybrid fashion (both resident and IDL participation), how are students properly informed prior to enrolling?
Standard VII-B: Admissions/Enrollment Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: Admissions policies, procedures, and documents, including enrollment agreements and catalogs, fully and clearly represent the conditions and requirements related to IDL.
Standard VII-B: Admissions/Enrollment What criteria are used to determine the student s eligibility for admission to theIDL courses/programs, if different fromthose used for residential students? Where are they published? How do you address the issue of electronic signatures and electronic enrollment agreements? How do you provide IDL students with the following: admissions counseling; application/registration processing; any entrance examinations; and financial counseling, including access to secure payment arrangements.
Standard V-B: Learning Resources, Equipment, and Supplies Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: The institution provides a consistent and coherent technical framework for student and faculty use. Changes in technologies are systematically and effectively implemented to minimize the impact on students and faculty.
Standard V-B: Learning Resources, Equipment, and Supplies What equipment and/or software will students need to access the courses/programs. Is any equipment or software provided by the institution? How are students informed of technical requirements? How are students and faculty oriented and trained in the use of the technologies required for successful course participation? How is technical support reasonably available to students during hours when it is likely to be needed? How do students access this support? What processes are in place to orient instructors and students to new software or systems when they are adopted?
Standard IV-B: Program/Instructional Materials Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: Program materials that clearly guide students through courses/programs have been adopted or adapted and are demonstrated to be effective and appropriate to the selected technology/methodology.
Standard IV-B: Program/Instructional Materials Do your course materials and syllabi contain clear directions and helpful guidelines that support the IDL students effective use of the selected technology/methodology?
Standard VII-D: Student Services Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: Appropriate services are available for students of IDL programs, both on and off of the institution's physical campus.
Standard VII-D: Student Services How do you provide services to IDL students, including the following: academic advising; tutoring; career skills/job placement? What challenges have been identified unique to your IDL students? How do you identify students at risk, and what steps are taken to counsel/advise them in order to maximize retention?
Standard VI-C: Instructor Orientation and Training Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: Instructors who teach IDL courses are appropriately oriented and trained in the effective use of the technology/methodology to ensure a high level of instructional quality and effective communications with students.
Standard VI-C: Instructor Orientation and Training Need: a written policy and procedure for instructor orientation and training activities that prepare faculty to teach via IDL courses/programs. Whatprovisions ensure that adequate attention is given to teaching methods that are either unique to IDL or desirable for effective teaching in the IDL environment?
Standard VI-B: Supervision of Instruction Specific Field Criteria for Interactive Distance Learning: Individuals with relevant education and experience in IDL are utilized effectively in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the IDL courses/programs.
Standard VI-B: Supervision of Instruction What is the education and experience of each instructional supervisor relative to IDL expertise ? Need: A written policy and procedure for the observation of IDL classes. How are the results of the observations used to improve the performance of instructors?
Recap: Identified ACCET requirements for IDL programs relative to specific standards Began/continued to formulate and finalize policies and procedures, documentation needed to continue to offer IDL and best support students and staff. Use the guidelines and best practices shared to begin to prepare to complete streamlined IDL application.
Next Steps: Stay tuned for ACCET s next two IDL webinars Voc/Avoc IDL Webinar #3 - BestPractices/Lesson Modeling Monday, April 27, 3:30 5:00 pm EDT Assessment Attendance Instruction Friday, May 1: 3:30-5:00 pm EDT Walk-through of the ACCET Streamlined IDL Application Streamlined IDL application in process. Will be available soon.
Resources: 8 Tactics To Succeeding In Online Courses: A Guide For Students: https://coursekey.com/8-tactics-to- succeeding-in-online- courses/?utm_campaign=Newsletter+4%2F20%2F20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=autopilot How to adapt courses for online learning: A practical guide for faculty: https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/12/how-to-teach-online-courses-coronavirus-response 9 Tools To Make Teaching Online Courses Easier In 2020: https://coursekey.com/9-tools-to-make- teaching-online-courses-easier-in- 2020/?utm_campaign=Newsletter+4%2F20%2F20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=autopilot Distance Education for Teacher Training: Modes, Models, and Methods: https://www.edc.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Distance-Education-Teacher- Training.pdf (chapter 5 on especially) First emergency webinar resources on ACCET site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/docs.accet.org/downloads/Emergency+IDL+Resources+- +Voc%26Avoc.pdf
Contact us anytime and thank you for joining! Dr. Mary Clare DiGiacomo Assistant Executive Director mcdigiacomo@accet.org 202.688.5311 John Shaheen Associate Executive Director Jshaheen@accet.org 734.656.8255 Scott Faulstick Senior Accreditation Coordinator Sfaul@accet.org 202.556.0086 Res Helfer Senior Accreditation Coordinator Rhelfer@accet.org 202.668.5056 Miia Rasinen Accreditation Coordinator Mrasinen@accet.org 202.695.2780 Courtney Smith Accreditation Coordinator Csmith@accet.org 202.695.2605 Cristina Rodarte Accreditation Coordinator Crodarte@accet.org 510.473.7046 8am 5pm, Pacific A Partnership for Quality
