Rise of Massive On-Campus Course (MOCC)

Greg Nash; Gail Crimmins; Janet Turley; Mary-Rose Adkins; Lee-anne Bye; Ann Robertson; Richard Bond; Florin I Oprescu

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Rise of Massive On-Campus Course (MOCC)

Greg Nash, Gail Crimmins, Janet Turley, Mary-Rose Adkins, Lee-anne Bye, Ann Robertson, Richard Bond and Florin I Oprescu

Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Management Conference, pp.19-30

Tertiary Education Management Conference (TEMC): Rainforest to Reef: Adapting to a Changing Environment, 2014 (Cairns, Australia, 31-Aug-2014–03-Sep-2014)

Association for Tertiary Education Management

2014

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Abstract

Curriculum and Pedagogy

first year course management

communication

professional development

timetabling

staff costing

Communication and Thought (COR109) is the first mandatory course at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). It experienced significant logistical challenges in the design of relevant, whole-of-institution content, the management of 60 teaching staff and faculty support, and the allocation of adequate space for both lectures and tutorials for the students. This paper discusses the challenges and solutions of COR109 in its inaugural semester. It discusses transition pedagogy, overviews the scale of COR109, and explains the management and communication structure of a massive on-campus course. As this is one of the first courses offered in an Australian university that is compulsory for all commencing students, the experience acquired may be useful for other institutions considering similar approaches. Key considerations for success include proper planning, creative logistics, pedagogically sound solutions and curriculum-integrated support for both students and staff.

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Title: Rise of Massive On-Campus Course (MOCC)
Authors: Greg Nash (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Gail Crimmins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Janet Turley (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Mary-Rose Adkins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Lee-anne Bye (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Ann Robertson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Richard Bond (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Florin I Oprescu (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Contributors: I R Dobson (Editor)
M Conway (Editor)
R Sharma (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Management Conference, pp.19-30
Conference details: Tertiary Education Management Conference (TEMC): Rainforest to Reef: Adapting to a Changing Environment, 2014 (Cairns, Australia, 31-Aug-2014–03-Sep-2014)
Publisher: Association for Tertiary Education Management
Date published: 2014
ISBN: 9780980856354
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448843002621
Output Type: Conference paper

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