Harry and all,
One question in the article you sent us interested me. That question was:
Does your institution engage in strategic programmatic experimentation?

Is that question asking whether our college includes planned programmatic experimentation in its Strategic Plan?  Or does that question simply mean that there are no serious impediments placed in the path of people who wish to try programmatic experimentation?  And does "programmatic experimentation" refer to experimentation that goes BEYOND what a specific teacher might do in his/her class, and extend to entire programs, curricula or degrees?

As you know, I am interested in considering changes that may lead to demonstrable improvement.  I imagine this goal is shared by others, but perhaps not.  The Teaching Breakfasts have often shown me that I have a lot to learn!!

Thanks
Janet

Dr. J. Nepkie
SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Professor of Music and Music Industry
Fine Arts 145
State University College
Oneonta, NY 13820
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Here's an interesting story about innovation that asks each of us to explore how and why we try new things.
 
http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/student_affairs_and_technology/what_s_your_dragon_fruit
 
Any interest in discussing this tomorrow?
 
Harry
 
 
Harry E. Pence
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus
SUNY Oneonta
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TBers, 

This email is a reminder that our first get together will be next Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8 AM outside Starbucks in the Hunt Union.  I'd like to talk about what kinds of ways we can ensure quality in our online course offerings? Of course, any burning issues you may be having as the semester starts are also welcome.   

A remarkable story that might be used in a variety of teaching contexts can be found at: 


Mr. James B. Greenberg 
Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
Milne Library
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, New York 13820

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