Main Goals of Online Education  Increase access of learning opportunities.  More flexibility for students.  To enhance the students use of technology.  Develop skills for the 21 st Century.  Enable self managed goals.  To try something new.

Presenters Russell Saunders Assistant Professor of Radiology, M.A.-Marshall University Will Alderman Assistant Professor of Social Sciences, M.A.- West Virginia University

Will’s Experience  American History 231 (1877-Present)  Mining 112 (History of Coal Mining)  Western Civilization 104 (10,000 B.C A.D.)  Western Civilization 105 (1500-Present) Future Projects:  Introduction to Sociology (SO 200)  State & Local Government (PS 202)  American History 230 ( )  West Virginia History (HS 203)

Russ’ Experience  CT Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy I  CT Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy II  RA210 - Quality Management in Imaging Sciences  RA101 - Imaging Procedures I - Hybrid - Podcasts/PowerPoint  RA103 - Imaging Procedures II - Hybrid - Podcasts/PowerPoint  RA207 - Digital Imaging - Hybrid - Podcasts/PowerPoint

Challenges  The fear of the unknown.  Apprehension of the use of technology.  Motivation.  Due dates and progress.  Lack of communication.

Social External Factors  Unemployment.  Industry.  Lack of family support.  Financial difficulties.  Family responsibilities.  Full time employment.

External Threats  Power and internet outages, i.e. storms, high winds, floods, etc.  Lack of motivation.  Procrastination.  Easy to avoid the work with outside distractions.  Family or employment priorities.

Internal Opportunities I. Convenience of working from home. A. Multi-tasking. B. Work from the couch or bed in your lounge clothes! C. Work in the middle of the night. D. Never need an excuse to miss class! II. Entire programs online to complete a degree! A. Business B. Allied Health

Internal Strengths  Most people that sign up accept the self motivated responsibilities, and more important, THEY WANT IT!  Support from other peers and students that are taking the class or have taken similar courses.  Group work.  Study groups.  A social network of learning.  Preparation for a career of technology.

External Opportunities  Increase your salary and/or get promotions.  Increase knowledge for everyday life and work.  More time for work, play, and family life.  Become more proficient in using computer technology. External Opportunities

 Leadership - Faculty  Training  Communication  Structure/Development/Continuity  Engagement  Student Orientation to Online Learning  Completion/Retention/Success Blackboard & Quality Matters

Can YOU take online classes at Southern WV Community & Technical College? Visit Contact either one of us for information. Will Alderman – Russ Saunders – THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION!