“Video Interactive Learning Objects (VILO's): Moving Beyond Learning Objects”

PowerPoint Presentation - VILO's Brochure (pdf)

Andaz Ahmad, Patricia Ley, Tova Green, and William Brown
Director of Instructional Technology, Medical Assisting Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assisting Program Chair, and Multimedia Specialist
Ivy Tech Community College Northeast

Brief Description:
The VILOs project idea was conceived in August 2006, and it has been in operation for one year. The project concluded with the completion of 25 VILOs. Students have submitted very positive feedback about the availability of this resource. The project has also inspired interest in developing more VILOs from other departments and greater student participation in creating video content at the college level. This has also resulted in a major cost savings. Video Interactive Learning Objects (VILOs) are critical to students’ success because they present materials in a format that is interactive and interesting. VILOs are available to students 24x7 throughout the year. VILOs help students prepare for labs, entrance exams, and those who have not yet met minimum competencies in the medical assisting area. They are exceptionally versatile, and can be accessed online, through a streaming server, or stored on CDs/DVDs, iPods and/or other mp3 players. Other benefits include students having the ability to practice and refine complex skills outside of the classroom, having on-going access to video to master skills, save money on supplies, and virtually review lab skills. This is particularly important for courses that are taught by adjunct faculty members who are not available for office hours.

What specific things will attendees learn from your session?

• Learn how to develop VILOS.
• Learn how to obtain funding for the instructional design projects.
• Learn how to obtain support.
• How to encourage faculty to take the lead and become mentors.
• How to involve students.