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Preparing Students for Online Learning
Lynne Witham and Ander Thebaud
Introductions
Who we are
Who you are
Small Group Activity: Make a list
If you have had an online learning experience, what were your challenges?
What were your fears?
What do you wish you had known before you started?
Best Practices in Online Learning: Research says…
A “Customer Service” culture of the college should provide: Community feeling
The program and learning each student needs
Credit for what they already know A delivery model that fits the
student
Best practices cont’d: Great teachers
Meaningful (applied) learning experiences
Constant communication Deliver on promises
Continually measure college performance
Hadfield, J. (2003). Recruiting and Retaining Adult Students. New Directions For Student Services,
(102), 17.
Best practices cont’d
Brief residency or some face to face contact Some synchronous communication between
students and instructor Program courses scheduled on a regular
rotation Ongoing communication streams
Centralized support for online students
Beth Sullivan, E., & Pagano, R. V. (2012). Relevant adult programs, resilient students, and retention-driven administration. New Directions For Higher
Education, (159), 21-29. doi:10.1002/he.20023
Factors Influencing Dropping Out or Persistence:
Not influenced by age, gender, educational level External factors have the biggest impact: family
and organizational supports Also impacted by the level of learner
satisfaction: How engaging are the courses, and how meaningful and relevant are they to the learner’s life, including their job, prior knowledge, and life experience.
Park, J., & Hee Jun, C. (2009). Factors Influencing Adult Learners' Decision to Drop Out or Persist in Online Learning. Journal Of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 207-217.
What can we learn from Unsuccessful Online Students
Classes are boring.Teaching is tailored to only to one
learning style that doesn’t work for all students.
Too much reading involved.Too much discussion and/or personal
sharing.Failure to log-on and participate.
What can we learn, cont’d.
Needed supplemental time with the instructor.
Needed good academic advising.Needed better/more computer and
internet access.Needed or didn’t attend the orientation
to the college and program.
Lorenzetti, J. P. (2013). What We Can Learn from Unsuccessful Online Students. Distance Education Report, 17(11), 4-6.
Choosing the right school: Buyer Beware!
Check public schools first. Our taxes help pay for them, and they are usually a much better deal for the student.
Do not let your student be persuaded to enroll immediately with any “enrollment counselor,” no matter how easy they make it. Easy enrollment doesn’t mean easy college credit.
Know what program the student is looking for; if he/she doesn’t know, get them some career counseling first or have them enroll in a liberal studies program to begin.
Know that the top three listings on a Google web search are paid ads.
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Search our hand-compiled online directory of psychology degree programs from 1604 colleges and universities across the US, and learn about online educational…
Money, money, money…be careful what they are choosing.
Tuition: (Annual Tuition/Fees 2013-2014, based on full time attendance) Instate public Metropolitan U, MN $ 6,582 Instate public Maine (UMM or UMA) $ 7,700 Instate public UMass
$13,528 Ashford University
$10,312 Kaplan University
$11,115 Everest University
$17,200 University of Phoenix
$17,500
Understand Financial Aid Financial Aid participation (assumed EFC of zero)
All accredited schools (including for-profit) can participate in:
Pell Grant (based on EFC) full Pell Grant $5,645
Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan$3,500
Unsubsidized Stafford Direct Loan $6,000
Total Package before private loans: $15,145
Grant money that isn’t paid back: $5,645
Loan debt that they will have to pay back: $9,500 + private loans
This is only for one year!
The potential difference in FA with state schools: Less Debt!!!!!!!
Pell Grant (based on EFC) full Pell Grant $5,645
Maine State Grant $1,000
FSEOG (varies) typically $500 to $2,000$1,000
School Grant (varies) typically $500 to $2,000 $ 500
Racino Grant (varies) up to $500 $ 500Federal Work-Study (varies)
$1,600Perkins Loan (varies) up to $4,000. $1,000Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan $3,500Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan up to $6,000 $3,755
Typical full award ~ $18,500
Grant money not paid back: $10,245Loan money they might take out and pay back: $ 8,255
AlsoOpportunity Maine
Educational Tax Credit or
special grants like Massachusetts TEACH
grants Only available to
students of instate colleges
School Degree program:
Bachelor in Psychology
Per credit hour cost (tuition &
fees)
Credit hours required for
degree
Total cost to student
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
$616.66 120 $74,000
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
$371 180 $66,780(includes texts)
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
$320 120 $38,400
University of Maine at Augusta University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle
Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Community Studies Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
$258 $266 $235
120 120 120
$30,960 $31,920 $28,200
School
Degree Program:
Associate inBusiness
Per credit hour cost (tuition &
fees)
Credit hours required for
degree
Total cost to student
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts, concentration in Accounting or Foundations of Business
$425includes course materials
60 $25,500
Kaplan University
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting or Business Administration
$371 + $210 tech fee per term (average 8 terms)includes course materials
90 $33,390 + 1680 = $35,070
DeVry Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
$609 if part-time $496 if full-time (+$1680 fees in either case)
65 $39,585 + 1680 = $41,265 or $32,240 + 1680 = $33,920
University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias
Associate of Arts in Accounting Associate of Arts in Small Business Management
$273 $266
60 60
$16,380 $15,960
E-Learning ReadinessTechnological Readiness
Technology Access – computer and internet access
Technology Skills – internet and site navigation Technology Skills – email Technology Skills – willing to learn new online
tools Technology Skills – creating, saving, and sending
word documents; possibly also spreadsheet and database knowledge, depending on the degree program
E-learning Readiness Academic Preparation
Communication Skills – written and verbal Reading Comprehension Solid (at least foundational) Math Skills Meta-cognition – knowledge of one’s own
learning styles and study skills that can be applied to a variety of teaching styles
College Knowledge – understanding of academic vocabulary and jargon
E-learning ReadinessExecutive Functioning
Motivation and commitment to “stay the course”
Pro-active problem-solving and help-seeking abilities
Time and financial management skills are absolutely critical
Adaptability and flexibility
E-learning ReadinessExternal Supports
Family SupportOrganizational SupportFinancial Stability/Planning/Opportunity
Costs coveredResources in place: childcare,
transportation, study spaceBack-up Plans
Link to a variety of online E-Learning Readiness Assessments
Merlot.org – Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching
http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewPortfolio.htm?id=731796
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PLANNINGCategory Needs Resources Back-up Plan
Living
Situation/Study
Space
Family/Social
Relationships
Employment
Study Hours
Technology
Transportation
Childcare
Academic
Preparation
Executive
Functioning
Physical/Mental
Health
Financial Support PlanningCategory Needs Resources Back-up Plan
Housing & Utilities
Debt Payments
Tuition & Fees
Books & Supplies
Technology
Transportation
Childcare/Child
Support
Food
Insurance/Medical
Clothing,
Entertainment,
Miscellaneous
Additional Materials Available
List of Online State College and University Degree Programs
2-Page General Advice for Students about to start an Online Course/Program
Navigating Online Education – tips from choosing a program to starting classes
Completed School Comparison Charts Academic Support Plan Financial Plan Tuition/Financial Aid comparison - national