CAPSTONE PROJECT, POST UNIVERSITY NAZLE JALALUDIN OCTOBER 2015 Online Learning Workshop

Welcome Recruiters ! As a recruiter our job is to perform “the act of attracting, engaging, assessing, and onboarding talent for work”(para 1). We review and screen many applications and candidates from all over. What qualifications do recruiters look for? Education Experience Company Fit Credibility How do we distinguish which applicant best fits the position?

Student Learning Choices Face-to-Face Classroom- Open to all students to interact and engage in a type of classroom setting Online Classroom- Learning solely on the internet Hybrid Learning Environment- Combination of online and face-to-face learning Web Facilitated Learning- Using technology to create a virtual face-to face learning environment

Different Learning Environments

What is the problem? The problem that we are facing in higher education are the negative perceptions that exist within society about on online learning. Who is expressing these concerns? What are the main issues? Why is this a major issue? How can we resolve this issue?

Perceptions of Online Learning Quality of learning Lacking classroom learning and face-to-face interaction Communication Professor interaction Group work Curriculum

Research Found Positives: Hayine (2014) states, “of those managers participating in the study, half indicated that online and traditional programs have ‘equal value’ when they are considering applicants’ educational backgrounds”(para 4) More accepting/open to online learning A degree does not define a candidate skills and qualifications Negatives: Online degrees carry less weight Questions about the return on investment Quality of learning Interaction Unfamiliar with distance learning

(Research Cont.) Perception of Online Graduates Here are two different views on online degrees -Review the articles: employers.online.education/ employers.online.education/ education/articles/2014/02/28/what-employers-really- think-about-your-online-bachelors-degree education/articles/2014/02/28/what-employers-really- think-about-your-online-bachelors-degree Compare and contrast the views from the different employers

Online VS. Classroom Student Learning with the assistance of technology Learn in any environment Curriculum Books Classmates Interactive __________ Learn in a classroom setting Learning with the assistance of technology Books Classmates Interactive __________

Scenario Two college students graduated from a 4 year institution. Both students applied to a teller position at TD Bank. Each student is a qualified candidate. They both had great references and were both considered for the position. Based on the criteria listed on the next slide which student would you choose for the position and why?

Exercise 1 Candidate A : Post University Online Learning Business Degree 4 Year Degree 3.5 GPA Candidate B: Central Connecticut State University Business Degree 4 Year Degree 3.4 GPA

Who is the Best Fit Candidate? Candidate A or Candidate B

Changes that can be made? Educate students, parents, employers, and society Incorporate workshops Work trainings Annual seminars ____________ Change the perception of online learning!

Survey Please answer the following questions: Rate this workshop 1-5? 5 being Great.___ Was this workshop beneficial? Yes or No What slide did you find the most resourceful or helpful?_______. Why?_________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ____ What suggestions would you make to this presentation?____________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _________

References Definition of 'Recruiting' (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015 from recruiting/ recruiting/ Hayine, D. (2014, March 4). How Employers View Your Online Bachelor's Degree. Retrieved September 10, 2015 from education/articles/2014/02/28/what-employers-really-think-about-your- online-bachelors-degree education/articles/2014/02/28/what-employers-really-think-about-your- online-bachelors-degree Google Images. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, Venable, M. (2012, August 27). What Do Employers Think of Online Degrees? - OnlineCollege.org. Retrieved September 28, 2015 from online-degrees/ online-degrees/ Zupek, R. (2010, March 29). Employers on online education. Retrieved September 10, 2015 from education/ education/