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Back To School. Online Learning. Never Too Old To Learn . ON-LINE LEARNING. THE BENEFITS THE CHALLENGES. Authors Heather Dixon Stacey Kindig Kaye Villaret Boise State University 2011 . Benefits. Any Place Any Time or Pace Synergy

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Back To School

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  1. Back To School Online Learning Never Too Old To Learn

  2. ON-LINE LEARNING THE BENEFITS THE CHALLENGES

  3. Authors Heather Dixon Stacey Kindig Kaye Villaret Boise State University 2011

  4. 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

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

  6. Challenges • Communications • - Group work • Unfamiliarity with classmates • No face-to-face time • - Delayed responses

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. On-Line Learning Success Is a Balancing Act A full time Professional Career Making time for home and family, friends and outings Time to study, plan, organize notes, and complete assignments Ultimate Achievement of a degree Computer knowledge, Communication with class, Research Information, Easy access/flexible time

  10. FOR YOUR SUCCESS • Online courses promote lifelong learning • Online classes teach you to be self-disciplined • Your success depends on you

  11. 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

  12. 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.

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