1. Online: Facilitating Student Success Using the OEI Readiness Modules
John Freitas, ASCCC Executive Committee Moderator
Anita Crawley, Online Education Initiative (OEI)
Joe Perret, Los Angeles Pierce College

2. Agenda OEI 101 Preparing students for online success
Need for readiness services
Development of the tutorials
Usages
Prior to the beginning of the term
During the term
Inside and outside the online classroom

3. OEI 101

4. Resources for Online Students
Quest for Online Success/Readiness Program
Online Tutoring
Online Counseling
Proctoring (online and network)
Equity Services

5. Tutorial Development

6. OEI Readiness Services
Repurposing the multimedia tutorials
Quest for Online Success Comprehensive Workshop (OEI pilot schools only)
Readiness multimedia tutorials – Creative Commons license – (available to all) from:

7. To Improve Online Success
Students need:
to know what to expect from online learning and how to use the technology
to know their instructor/the institution care about their success
easy access to resources that support their success

8. A Little from the Literature
Increasing demand for online courses
Lower success and completion rates in online courses
Support resources needed before first online course and throughout enrollment
Just-in-time, easily accessible (embedded and unbundled) support resources likely to have the most impact during term

9. Usages Comprehensive Quest for Online Success
Orientation to Online Learning Course (Joe)
Multimedia tutorials in academic courses (Anita)

10. Putting the Online Readiness Tools into a Course
“OEI Online Learner Readiness is designed to assist California Community College students in developing the skills required to be successful online learners. ”

11. Preparing Student for Online Courses
Many articles point to the same things….
Online failure rates are higher than traditional classes
Major reasons:
New, unfamiliar pedagogy
Lack of fundamental computer skills
No understanding of how to use technology in online courses
Online courses are not for everyone
See this one Effective Student Preparation for Online Learning by Maggie McVay Lynch of UNC

12. Need for an Online Orientation Course
Short-term, low risk introduction to the Online Pedagogy
Learn how to use the CMS
Understand their learning styles – is online learning for me?
Hands-on experience with an Online Course.

13. How to Succeed in an Online Course (CAOT 133)
“This course is intended for students wishing to enroll for the first time in an online class. It covers the basic navigation of the online environment including how to post to forums, take quizzes, submit assignments, etc. as well as the soft skills needed to be successful in an online course”
• 1- Unit
• 5-Week
• Fits into Winter or Summer Intersessions
• Can be offered Online or Hybrid
• Credit/noCredit (Pass/Fail)

14. Incorporated OEI Online Student Readiness Tutorials
• Engaging Multi-Media • Great self-assessment tools • Canvas Ready • Modular based (mix and match) Creative Commons licensing, available to all and may be repurposed to meet the unique needs of an individual college.

15. How the class is presented
Weekly basis
Kick-Off Meeting
Start each week with online (could be f2f) meeting
Use built in Canvas Conferencing (BigBlueButton)
Recorded for asynchronous viewing
Go over module goals, lecture materials, assignment
Answer questions
Give credit for attending or watching (bury “secret word” into session

16. How the class is presented - continued
Each Week contains
Objectives
Kick-Off Meeting Links
Lecture Material
Quiz (based on reading)
Assignments

17. How the class is presented…continued
Textbook to augment online tools
Power Up: A Practical Student's Guide to Online Learning
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18. Student Readiness Modules/Tools
Readiness Tools Used
Course
Student Readiness Modules/Tools
Start-Up!
None
Identify Strengths/Weak
SmarterMeasure Interactive Self-Assessment Tool
Introduction to Online Learning
Module 1 – Online Learning Overview
Getting Tech Ready
Module 2 – Tech Ready
Becoming an Effective Online Learner
Modules 3-6: Organizing for Online Success, Online Study Skills (Student Schedule), Managing Time (Daily Schedule Calculator), Communication Skills for Online Learning, Online Reading Strategies
Instructional Support
Module 9 – Instructional Support
Personal Support
Module 10 – Personal Support
Financial Planning
Module 11 – Financial Planning (Cost Calculator)
Wrap Up!

19. Start Up! Goals of Start-Up!
Develop rapport with instructor and fellow students
Orientation students to the CMS (Canvas)
Understand course requirements
Solve early technical problems
Development fundamental CMS skills
Online Orientation Conference and follow-up

20. Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses
Goals:
How personal attributes, life style, approach to learning and skills fit with online environment
How to improve any weak areas and optimize strengths

21. Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses
Activities include:
Taking the SmarterMeasure Assessment
Quiz on textbook reading
Reflections on what SmarterMeasure report says, and what you should do about it

22. SmarterMeasure A web-based assessment
Measures readiness for succeeding
Based on non-cognitive indicators of success
SmarterMeasure indicates the degree to which an individual student possesses attributes, skills, and knowledge that contribute to success
All seven components are grounded in theoretical research and practice.

23. SmarterMeasure - 7 Components
Individual Attributes Motivation, procrastination, willingness to ask for help etc
Life Factors Availability of time, support from family and employers, finances, etc
Learning Styles Based on multiple intelligences model
Technical Competency Skills with using technology
Technical Knowledge of technical terms
On-Screen Reading Rate and Recall
Typing Speed and Accuracy

24. Introduction to Online Learning
Goals:
Understand the difference between online and classroom instruction
Know the myths and realities of online learning
Activities
Quizzes on textbook and video
Reflections myths/procrastination

25. Getting Tech Ready Goals: Hardware and software requirements
Value of fast Internet connection
Locate and download plug-ins
Basics
Obtain tech support
Working in group online

26. Becoming an Effective Online Learner
Goals
Organizing your space, your course materials and yourself
Tips and tricks for time managements
Importance of setting up a schedule
Perils of procrastination
Communicate effectively online
Difference between reading in print and online
Strategies to stay focused

27. Instructional Support
Goals - student success basics:
Time on task
Scheduling study time
Benefit of studying with others
Online tutoring and basic skills support
How to access online instructional support services

28. Personal Support Goals:
How personal issues can create barriers to academic success
How issues such as test anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse and stress affects academic success
Where and how to find support for these concerns

29. Financial Planning Goals: Ways of paying for college
Managing money while in college
Financial aid basics
How to find online financial aid and planning resources

30. Wrap Up! Goals: Reinforce key concepts of this course
Plans for next online course
Learning activities for all modules
Quizzes on readings and videos
Reflection papers
Online discussion
Summary paper

31. Integrating Readiness & Student Support Materials in Academic Courses
Expand student use
Set expectation that support is integrated part of learning experience
Make use a requirement (tutoring, academic advising, career resources, study skills etc)
Enhance connection to institution especially in online courses
Blend the lines between AA/SS (bring down the silos)
Tutorials

32. Brainstorm Activity From a course design perspective:
Goal – embedding support tools in your online course
How do you describe the tools to students?
Where do you locate the tools in your course?

33. Brainstorm Activity From an online instructor perspective:
Goal – connecting students to the resources
How do you know when students are in trouble?
What do you do to connect students to embedded resources?
What are the key components for effective online support service referrals?

34. Final Comments Additional Resources
Orientation to Online Learning Diigo Account (online articles)
Contact Information
Joe Perret
Anita Crawley