Lucy Bobeck

Lucy Bobeck

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Retention is everyone's job.  Rather than putting all focus on new students, find out why current students are withdrawing from the institution.

 

Post local events and fun things to do on Announcements on the LMS.

In Asynch discussion boards, students have to be given guidelines as to what is an appropriate response (e.g. not just "I agree")
In Synch discussion, students can be guided on a "live" board.

Use only appropriate tools.  Change those tech tools that do not serve the class.

-Keep powerpoints to 10-15 minutes

-Assess technology and move to aa different technology if needed

 

- Keep in regular touch with students

_ Find out about what is holding the student back from participating

- Share how students can get tech support

Endeavor to maintain a lively discussion including all students.  Remind students tactfully that their participation makes the class more interesting and inclusive.

It's important to step in and keep the discussion going when it starts to fade, adding more in-depth questions and cheering on the class.

Be involved in the online discussion.  Email students who may not be participating with questions and encouragement

Having the instructor's experiences as a student in the bio.  Instructor listing jobs they took as a student and some trials they overcame to become an instructor.

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