1. Back To School Online Learning Never Too Old To Learn

2. ON-LINE LEARNING THE BENEFITS THE CHALLENGES

3. Authors Heather Dixon Stacey Kindig Kaye Villaret Boise State University 2011

4. 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

5. Challenges The Technology Time zones Equipment and software Skills level Enroll in a basic computer class

6. Challenges Communications - Group work - Unfamiliarity with classmates -No face-to-face time - Delayed responses

7.  Review course description and syllabi -expectations/time frame  Student-Teacher/Student-Student interactions -use of “discussion boards” -student team projects -email  Anonymity -students able to express opinions and perspectives

8. TIPS FOR SUCCESS

9. 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

10.  Online courses promote lifelong learning  Online classes teach you to be self- disciplined  Your success depends on you

11. 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

12. REFERENCES (2006). For your success. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/ http://www.montgomery Koh, M.H., & Hill, J.R. (2009). Student perceptions of group work in an online course: Benefits and challenges. Journal of Distance Education (Online), 23(2), 69-91. Retrieved from http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.boisestat e.edu/docview/867412655?accountid=9649 Peltier, J. W., Schibrowsky, J. A., & Drago, W. (2007). The interdependence of the factors influencing the perceived quality of the online learning experience: A causal model. Journal of Marketing Education, 29 (2), 140-153.