Back To School Online Learning Never Too Old To Learn
ON-LINE LEARNING THE BENEFITS THE CHALLENGES
Authors Heather Dixon Stacey Kindig Kaye Villaret Boise State University 2011
Benefits Any Place Any Time or Pace Synergy – Allows more time for reflection and thoughtful in- depth comments (Koh, M. 2009) Level Playing Field – the focus of attention is on the content Access to Resources Creative Teaching
Challenges The Technology Time zones Equipment and software Skills level Enroll in a basic computer class
Challenges Communications - Group work - Unfamiliarity with classmates -No face-to-face time - Delayed responses
Review course description and syllabi -expectations/time frame Student-Teacher/Student-Student interactions -use of “discussion boards” -student team projects - Anonymity -students able to express opinions and perspectives
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
A full time Professional Career Time to study, plan, organize notes, and complete assignments Computer knowledge, Communication with class, Research Information, Easy access/flexible time Ultimate Achievement of a degree Making time for home and family, friends and outings
Online courses promote lifelong learning Online classes teach you to be self- disciplined Your success depends on you
SUMMARY “The best online courses are interactive collaborative learning environments…truly a multifaceted activity.” Peltier, Schibrowsky, Drago (2007) Online studies offer students flexibility of time, own-pace learning Creative learning, thinking, and expression are achieved through student to student & teacher interactions Online learning is convenient for any age
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