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Online Learning

Never Too Old To Learn

ON-LINE LEARNING

•THE BENEFITS•THE CHALLENGES

AuthorsHeather DixonStacey KindigKaye Villaret

Boise State University2011

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

Challenges

• The Technology• Time zones• Equipment and software• Skills level• Enroll in a basic computer class

Challenges

• Communications- Group work

- Unfamiliarity with classmates- No face-to-face time

- Delayed responses

OVERCOMING ON-LINE CHALLENGES

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

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Library Resource- Computer based information for research- One helpful library site is:Boise State University Albertsons Library www.boisestate.library.edu

Internet websites/searches-large span of information for research

A full time Professional Career

Time to study, plan, organize notes, and complete assignmentsComputer knowledge, Communication

with class,Research Information, Easy access/flexible time

Ultimate

Achievement of a degree

ON-LINE LEARNING SUCCESS IS A BALANCING ACTMaking time for home and family, friends and outings

FOR YOUR SUCCESS

Online courses promote lifelong learning

Online classes teach you to be self-disciplined

Your success depends on you

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

REFERENCES (2006). For your success. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/

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.boisestate.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.