In this module I learned about online learning, the perceptions and understanding the online student. It was interesting to learn the statistics of F2F learning compared to online learning and the fact that there is a modest increase of online students outperforming the F2F students. The survey of hiring managers looking at prior experience and interview performance as being important for hiring individuals. The comparison of the traditional student versus the post traditional student was interesting in understanding who are online students and understanding their challenges. Finally, the online student competencies was analyzed, I agree that these seven factors must be focused on especially if the student is struggling.
I think that online students prefer this format for the flexibility. As stated, most online learners are older adults with young children. The online environment gives this student the ability to complete assignments at a time that works best for them.
The majority of students fit into the category of working adults. I am aware of this as they are usually working and cannot commit to a face to face class and find online a better fit to their life and work schedules.
There is certainly a paradigm shift in our perceptions and acceptance of online education. Giving students foundational skills specific to success in online education from the beginning is paramount. So many of my students, particularly the self described "old school" students were already behind before they got started simply because they didn't know how to naviage the necessary technology.
Online learning is so beneficial to people that are working and can complete the course on their own time.
In my 17 years of instructing online, I have found that most students I come in contact with in class, enjoy the freedom and flexibility online affords them with. Many note, if they had to attend college on-ground, they wouldn't or couldn't due to work and scheduling. I myself have experienced both on-ground and online in my multiple degree pursuits and I am biased in favor of online for all of the obvious reasons (anytime, anywhere) just to be clear on the latter point.
I learned the importance of making a connection with each student so when you try to contact them to review and discuss their assignments they will find value in talking with you and returning your outreach if you leave a message or send a text message.
While completing this module I reviewed market trends, perceptions of online environments for employers, the characteristics of online students, thus this may have change do to the pandemia, and competences needed for an online student
To think the first on line class was in 1960 is incredible. To see how far we have come and how far we can continue to grow for on line instruction is uniquely challenging and exciting.
I learned that the online programs are more attractive to the students because they have an live style very intense, they have more flexibility to study.
Technology has completely changed the way people participate in education. Today’s students may receive instruction in a variety of different formats, including traditional face-to-face instruction, fully online instruction, or varying combinations of the two.
It is important to guide students through proper plagiarism instruction for distance learning. Many times the plagiarism is not intended, so utilizing coaching strategies for plagiarism is vital.
Kindly,
Amy
The online learner are no longer just traditional students. As instructors it would behoove us to get to learn about our students and find out what motivates them to accomplish their goals for their future.
Learning about learning style preferences and level of comfort with distance technology/learning is important to set a foundation for the student experience.
I learned that:
Academic factors that contribute to poor academic performance can generally be categorized into 7 core competencies.
Though not exhaustive, this list can help faculty and staff tailor academic interventions to specific areas of concern.
These competencies are self-management, self-advocacy, technological fluency, information literacy, research skills,
writing skills, and virtual collaboration.
Online learning should include various activities to promote continual engagement from students.
It is not the school that makes the student. The students makes the school. Plato is not just a philosopher, it is a program created in 1960. Online education is more attainable today than ever before.
It's an ongoing misconcenption that online learning is inferior to face-to-face learning because people think online learning is easier. To learn that online and face-to-face leanring are equivalent in delivering education, but also employers are not differentiating the qualifications for employment based on method of acquiring a degree.
As we move more into the world of technology, institutions much embrace and structure their class offering via online in order to be more competitive. Not only should an institution offers a variety of classes, but it also have to focus on retention of leaners by making online classes user friendly as well as ease of accessibility.
I have learned that online learning is preferred by students who have a lot of other responisbilities and is sometimes more convenient.
Finding a way to help students achieve the 7 online competencies may be an important first step to truly transition many online students to full success. But also considering using these ideas in F2F and hybrid may improving learning all around.
The employee perceptions of online degrees suprised me in that they did not really base decisions on where they got the degree whether online or at an in person college.
