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Historic Shipwrecks – Online Course

Clients:  U.S. Naval Academy and Ocean Technology Foundation

Midshipmen aboard the USNS Henson

Midshipmen aboard the USNS Henson

MMC developed and instructed the U.S. Naval Academy’s first and only online course, Historic Shipwrecks, which focuses largely on the methods, technologies, and policies involved in the Ocean Technology Foundation’s Search for the Bonhomme Richard. The course integrated science, history, technology and engineering into a multidisciplinary and interactive learning experience for midshipmen. Under the tutorship of MMC President Melissa Ryan, five midshipmen participated in the 2010 and 2011 expeditions to search for the Bonhomme Richard in the North Sea.

 

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Online Learning and Education

Teachers explore online learning. Photo by C. Dindo

Teachers explore online learning.
Photo by C. Dindo

MMC specializes in online education, whether it’s creating a course or workshop from scratch, recruiting participants, or instructing the workshop.  We have specific expertise in using the Blackboard and Caucus systems, having created and instructed courses on shipwrecks, oceans and human health, and have supported workshops focusing on various other science topics.  The number of participants in these events ranges from a dozen to several hundred, and graduate credit can be offered if desired.  Audiences range from undergraduate students to teachers seeking professional development.

Courses have been designed and/or instructed for clients including the U.S. Naval Academy, Goodwin College, Ocean Technology Foundation, and also in cooperation with the College of Exploration and NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research.