1. Promoting Student Success With Motivation In The Online Environment
What are methods that the Instructor and student can come together to create a success learning environment?
EDU 601: Ashford University
Instructor W. Reeves
V. Rochon 11/12/16

2. Why am I taking online classes
Online classes offer flexibility
They are designed to assist any type of learner
Convenient when there is no time to attend school in person
You can do your work from anywhere with internet access
Financial aid can assist with online as well as onsite education
Before embarking upon online courses, you should think about your reasons for taking online classes versus traditional courses.

3. Online versus on site education
Traditional Onsite
Work can be done at any time day or night
Collaboration with students and instructor replaces Face to Face
Synchronous virtual meetings can bridge gap of separation
Self paced work loads
Meet at a particular time in person
Face to face interaction with students and instructors
Commute to location at regular times in various weather
Possibly a lot of students, lost, feel like a number not a person
One must weigh the pros and cons of the online versus onsite environment. Answers will vary with the person. Online education offers an ability to work on your own schedule and not have to commute.

4. Preparing for success in the online environment
Take a moment to watch this short video to answer the question whether you are or are not ready to begin online education.
Reference:
Online Classes: Tips for Success, (2013)The Penguin Profession, retrieved from YouTube
This video demonstrates tips for being successful in the online environment.

5. Graduation Statistics for higher education
Statistics of college graduation rates for traditional colleges both Associate and Bachelor degree levels.
 The Condition of Education (2009) U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

6. Ashford University online graduation rates
First year students struggle with keeping up with the pace and requirements of online education.
Over 98% of undergraduates take distance courses
As students go higher into their educational career, online classes become more successful
Unfortunately, graduation rates for online are not as successful during the first year of classes. After the first year, retention rates increase. Ashford statistics demonstrate that the higher the education goes, the graduation rates increase
College Results Online, 2016, The Education Trust, retrieved from,

7. Teacher Responsibilities in the online environment
Before class
During Classes
Provide clear instructions and examples when available
Provide grades and feedback consistently and timely
Teach with content expertise
Be available when students need for any reason regarding academics or for emergencies
Provide students with syllabus, explain expectations
Create links for introduction of yourself and students
Check the website functionality and troubleshoot any issues with tech support
Online instructors have to create a warm and supportive virtual environment for their students. They must demonstrate knowledge of the content area and teach using valuable 21st Century skill sets while providing organization, feedback and technology tools.

8. Evaluate your technology
Do I have internet access
Do I know how to contact technical support if I need them?
Will I have access to the proper equipment to do assignments, activities, discussions and to submit?
Make sure to check your equipment and software prior to classes beginning to assure that your equipment will be prepared for class.

9. What should I do before beginning classes?
Step 1 Refer to syllabus and purchase books in advance
Step 2 Learn how to log in and find assignment
Step 3 Create a calendar and to-do list
Step 4 Check and announcements regularly
Order your books for the course
Review syllabus and highlight expectations and policies for the course
Log in early so you understand how the LMS works and so you can know where to get technical difficulty
Find a method to organize yourself either manually or electronically
Instructors will send you important information so you should review your and announcements often
Taking steps to prepare in advance of classes will assist in creating success. The better prepared you are, the better you will do.

10. Students expectations of their Instructor
Instructors Should…
Build warm relationships with students
Instructor should be an expert in the content area they are instructing
Does not have culturally, religious or sexual biases toward any students
Will be fair and equitable in reference to all school related issues.
Provide the materials needed to complete an assignment
Offer positive feedback and grades in a timely manner
Instruct unknown content
Care about and contribute positively towards student success
Students must understand that the Instructors have a role to accomplish in an effort to make them successful. Providing this shows that they should hold these Instructors accountable for providing their methods to success.

11. Tips and resources to promote success
Organizational
Technical tools
Make sure that computer and internet are set up for ease of use
Familiarize yourself with the software, website and technical resources
Make certain that you use and check your and calendar regularity
Do not procrastinate
Create to-do lists
Work with a manual or electronic calendar and use the remind function to stay on track with assignments
Some tips to prepare you for success are to make sure your hardware and software are functioning properly and you have learned how to navigate through the entire system.

12. Peeragogy & Collaboration
Community of Practice (CoP)
Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Working together to learn about new things and resources
Peeragogy & Collaboration
Peeragogy (also referred as “paragogy”), is a collection of “the best practices of effective peer learning. It is a theory of peer-to- peer learning and teaching that addresses the challenge of peer- producing a useful and supportive context for self-directed. learning.
What is Peeragogy? - EdTechReview™ (ETR)
edtechreview.in/dictionary/261-what-is-peeragogy
Creating small collaborative communities within the classroom and profession that will assist during classes and after as a continuous method of professional development.

13. References Jing narration: http://www.screencast.com/t/kuGD91Z2s
Barrett, Poe, Spagnola-Doyle (2012). Power Up: A Practical Student's Guide to Online Learning, 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall
Study Guides and Study Strategies. (n.d). Avoiding procrastination. Retrieved from
College Results Online, 2016, The Education Trust, retrieved from,
Online Classes: Tips for Success, (2013)The Penguin Profession, retrieved from YouTube
Jing narration:
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