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Increasing student success in eLearning courses in the Virginia Community
College System
Richard
Sebastian, PhD
r
ichard.se
bastian@ g
mail.com
(804) 840-5357
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In times of profound change, the learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
-Al Rogers
Student SuccessIncrease the number of students
graduating, transferring, or completing a workforce credential by 50 percent, including increasing the
success of students from underserved populations by 75 percent.
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What we know
eLearning is an attractive option for learners
What we know
eLearning is an attractive option for VCCS learners
http://myfuture.vccs.edu/research/DLreports.htm
8.1%
3.7%
What we know
eLearning can be a successful method of delivering instruction
What we know
There are well-established methods for improving student success in eLearning through preparation & support: 1. Identify students who are “right” for eLearning2. Prepare them for learning online3. Provide them with ongoing support & targeted
interventions
http://www.vccaedu.org/inquiry/inquiry-spring-2008/1-13-Harrell.html
What we know
There are well-established methods for improving eLearning student success through effective instruction: 1. Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty2. Develop Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students3. Use Active Learning Techniques4. Give Prompt Feedback5. Emphasize Time on Task6. Communicate High Expectations7. Respect Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning
http://www.tltgroup.org/programs/seven.html
What we know
What we need to know
What we need to know
• What makes a successful online learner?• What does effective and engaged online
learning look like?
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What we need to know
• What does effective online teaching look like?
• How do community colleges leverage the affordances of technology to create effective, efficient, and affordable eLearning programs?
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The Plan
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The Plan
Data-driven
Learner-centered Collaborative
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The PlanUse robust data collection and analysis to:• identify best practices in eLearning development & delivery that improve student success• inform policies that support the implementation of eLearning best practices• establish successful eLearning development and delivery standards
The PlanUse robust data collection and analysis to:• identify and target training needs of faculty to meet eLearning standards• identify opportunities for efficiencies in eLearning course development & delivery• facilitate opportunities for college collaboration and resource sharing
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Recommendations
• Learner• Teacher• Course• System
Needs Assessment
The Plan
TrainingsResource
sCollaborati
on & Partnership
s
Data
Policy
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Questions?
Richard Sebastian, PhDrichard.sebastian@ gmail.com(804) 840-5357
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