Success in Online Learning Environments for Every Learning Style
by Mattie Kay
1. Introduction
1.1. "Online groups scored on average slightly HIGHER on final tests.
1.2. "96% of online students found the course to be either as effective or more effective in their learning than typical face to face."
1.3. "Most students can succeed in online learning enviornments regardless of learning styles."
1.3.1. What makes the difference?
1.4. Online learning Statistics
1.4.1. 30% of college students enrolled in at least 1 online course
1.4.2. 6,7M students enrolled
1.4.3. Online learners score higher on standardized tests (classroom 50th percentile, online 59th)
2. Student Actions
2.1. What separated students who succeeded and those who failed?
2.1.1. Independent Learning Skills, Abstract Concepts, Chunking Information, Learning Style Self-Awareness, Applied Learning Styles
2.2. 8 Barriers found in success
2.2.1. Administrative, Social Interaction, Academic Skills, Technical Skills, Learner motivation, Time/support for studies, Cost/access to the internet, Technical problems
3. Instructor Actions
3.1. Online learning often new for instructors as well as students -- adaptation to medium necessary: font styles, colors, menu structure, feedback, self-tests, inventory tests to start the conversation.
3.2. 97% of online institutions offer student to faculty ratios of 25:1 or better
3.2.1. More time for individualized student needs
3.3. Online courses keep up with the times - adapt to technology
4. Bottom Line - Conclusion
4.1. Anyone can learn online!
4.2. Students:
4.2.1. Know your learning style!
4.2.2. Stay motivated!