virtual venture myths, truths, and tips for online learning success
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VIRTUAL VENTURE
Myths, Truths, and Tips for online learning success
Agenda: New to online learning experienceWhat we’re learning from our students: Success,
Myths and TruthsTips & an advisor resourceWe welcome your stories and participation,
questions too!
Population of OSU online learners
2013-2014 Students taking online classes
Campus students 9664Distance students 5806
49% of the OSU campus student population took at least one online course
New learning experience
Navigation Work-Life Balance
Interaction
Interactions for successful learning
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Content
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Let’s straighten that out…
Myths and Truths about Online Courses…
Won’t require much of my time
• Different commitment of time• Unscheduled/unrequired time• Possibly more time than in the classroom
• Reliable Internet access – yes!• Syllabus: computer/software requirements• OSU Computer Help Desk, LMS Help,
youtube• Of course, technology is just one factor of
success in an online courseTIP: Find a personal “go-to” tech supportTIP: Ecampus Computer Check
Internet access is all I need
• Flexible, yes! • Requires intentionalityTIP: Establish a Regular schedule
2-3 hours per credit hourOrganization or flow of courses can varyDue dates – weekly?
TIP: Wear your colors!
Fits easily into my schedule
• Same academic standards, faculty• More reading & writing• Many components each week• Technology learning curve• Additional challenge: self-management
Easier than my other classes
• Required participation in discussion boards• Shared student work is a possibility• Increases success factors: connection to
institution, networking, persistence• Online communication for students who prefer
taking time to respondTIP: Initiate relationship with instructor
I can be anonymous in my class
Often, more interaction is requiredIntro Discussion Board ForumQ&A Forum often answered by peersGrouped discussion, chat, projects
TIP: Take a class with someone you knowTIP: Be proactive: trade email address with classmates
It’s harder to make friends
• More and more, team involvement• Mimics the professional world• Discussion boards and collaborative groups• Formal and Informal
TIP: Students are using Google Apps to collaborate easily
I won’t have any team projects
I’ll be on my own – who can help?
• Instructor first• Course elements• AdvisorTIP: Seek out academic support
On-campus: The Academic Success CenterEcampus Student Support: Student Success Counselors & Ecampus Success Blog
• Yeah… nope.• Students report #1 element of satisfaction is
instructor interaction• Instructor contact info, office hours• Peer-to-peer and other support
My instructor is online 24/7
There’s no real difference between online and traditional classes
• Obviously, a different approach to same outcome• Outperforming, U.S. Department of Education
(2010)• Positive impact on career & educational readiness
Success Begins Early
Handout, please share widely:
How to be successful in the First Weeks
Thank you!
Kyle CassadyEcampus Career Counselor, [email protected]
Amy RileyEcampus Success Counselor, [email protected]