Great lesson on the two learning modalties of online vs. face to face environments.
Online learning was definitely surging before 2020.
I found this interesting:
Education professionals should be familiar with the no significant difference phenomenon (NSD). This phrase refers to a body of research that indicates “the mode of delivery of education has no effect on student outcomes” (Western Cooperative Educational Telecommunications [WCET], 2010, FAQ section).
Excelsior College surveyed more than 1,500 CEOs and business owners and found that “83% of them strongly believe a degree from an online college is as credible and valid as one from a traditional campus-based school”
learned that there is more than just in-person classes and online. learned about web-facilitated courses as well as hybrid courses. I like the idea of a hybrid course having a mix of both.
I appreciated the 7 Competencies required for online learners and plan to promote these in my online courses. I believe that a high quality instructor in F2F environment can convert to a high quality online experience for students. It will require work but building relationships always does. I also appreciate the fact stated that some programs and material need to be hybrid to incorporate the hands on learning aspect. It is up to institutions and Advisory Boards to ensure we are offering the best mode of education for the program.
Regular communication with the student from the time they submit an inquiry about their program of study to the time they graduate is important. Students need to feel safe to ask questions and engage with university personnel to request assistance when needed. Online learning is not an easy task and students must have the ability to work on their own and possess some internal motivation. It is also important for faculty to reach out to students that go MIA and notify their academic advisor. Furthermore, if a student expresses a need the faculty should take the appropriate steps to ensure they get connected with the right university resource to meet that need.
I found this interesting:
Academic factors that contribute to poor academic performance can generally be categorized into 7 core competencies. Though not exhaustive, this list can help faculty and staff tailor academic interventions to specific areas of concern. These competencies are self-management, self-advocacy, technological fluency, information literacy, research skills, writing skills, and virtual collaboration.
I learned how important is to understand the obstacles online learning has and how to help our students overcome them to be successful.
Online learning can be just as effective as face to face in most areas.
It was interesting to learn that students online performed significantlly better than face to face studens. It's also good to know that there are seven competencies that online students should have to be successful.
I didn't realize online learning started so early. Technology has completely changed education. Online education is very competitive. I didn't realize employers have a positive attitude towards online degrees.
Students need to recognize that they cannot "hide" in the online classroom.
I have always liked the idea of the blended/hybrid programs. They were beneficial for me when I couldn't attend the traditional school because of work, family, and so on. So I am used to this environment. I can use that expertise to show students a path towards staying on track (which is the most common cause of student issues that i have seen).
Constant contact is important with online learning. Making students feel you care.
one major this I learned is that MOOR isnt a sustainable way of practicing education long term do to student needing face to face interaction
Since I began a full online course I kept thinking wow these student are working with great confidence and are really geting assignments done. I kept noticing how they are were more accomplished and very efficient. So my assesment of the last course proves everything we coverd in this segment. Ilove it.
It is unfortunate today that I have found that a lot of my students don't have a knowledge in research, they have not been tought that at an earlier stage. Some of the students I have come in contact with also have poor writing skills this hinders them in being able to convey themselves. I do make attempts to have them take notes and also try to communicate by written responce.
Student success doesn't soleley rely on method of instruction delivery. It doesn.t really make a diffrence if whether its though online, or face to face or a combination of both. Also most online learners are adults who live a busy life and often have family and children undre 18 at home.
Online delivery of content and the collaborative process and engagement are important to student success.
Respectfully,
Kendrick Kim
kkim1@fullcoll.edu
One dimension of on line learning which is beeing overlooked is the almost complete loss of interpersonal interaction between teachers and students. Many who have come through the traditional education system can recall that favorite teacher or proffesor, that individual or small group interaction where the excitement of and love of the the subject matter or even tangential material is exposited discussed and set aflame in the hearts of the students.
