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We created a new model
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- focus is not the
instructor - but the course.. and the instructor works with experts from
various campus units to reinvent the course.
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In this model, experts
cannot and are not limited by the organizational structure.
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Most important is the need
for cross silo communication and team building - to present a consistent
message as the course is redesigned…
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So we knew we wanted to
create cross silo teams to work with the instructor on course redesign - but
we learned that we couldn’t just throw
people together and call them a team - tell them to collaborate - they needed
to develop respect for each other - what skills and backgrounds each has and
what each brings
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--- just as the Planning
group had done over the previous year designing the Institute- we had to
continually learn not to put each other in our silos..and that was true at
all levels in the organization - for our staffs- so we created structure and
process around the teams - we had a kickoff retreat -- focus was on learning
about each other - we needed a collaborative workspace before wikis and blogs
- we used Blackboard - we took from the health field the case management
approach - each team member who consulted with the instructor recorded the
interaction for the others on the team - point person to ensure coordination
- seamless for instructor - and with a consistent message
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