Maili Torres

Malcolm Knowles and Carl Rogers are two of the most prominent people known for adult learning theories. 

Adult learners have various characteristics but one common theme is that they bring their life experiences into the learning environment.

"You don't get anywhere in teaching and learning unless you create respectful relationships." The online instructor is the facilitator, not the authority.

Frequent communication with the team is important even if there are no current updates. This will help ease their stress.

I learned about the various types of budgeting and financing terminology and the differences between each one. Different statements will provide you with different information depending on what you are looking for. 

It is important to have files organized and ready for the visitor, especially those are commonly requested such as the catalog, course syllabus, and student/employee handbook. Faculty files are the most frequently cited as being incomplete.

There are little nuances to be mindful of that can help make a visit run more smooth, such as being welcoming to the visitor and showing them where to locate things. Making a very good first impression is important.

Documentation during audit findings should be clear and accurate. Some guidelines used are tick marking which clearly notes which items were identified as compliance risks.

There are a lot of guidelines around SAP, placement rates, and financial aid. It was interesting to learn that when it comes to audits, schools fail to enforce attendance, grades, and conduct.

AR uses a smartphone or tablet which is more cost-effective than using VR. It is also becoming more common.