The online student experience

1. Support

1.1. (from other students, associate, academic)

2. Motivation & Engagement

2.1. This changes during the course.

3. Community of learners

3.1. Social interaction

3.2. Chat rooms / forums

4. Time requirements

4.1. Managed

5. Time zones

5.1. Contributions at different times

6. Work / family life

6.1. Interruptions

7. Learning strategies (coping)

7.1. Organisation, Prioritisation, Time Managment

8. Why different from campus-based course?

9. International

9.1. Culture

10. Clear learning journey

10.1. Units paced, and clear timetable of events

11. Prompt feedback

11.1. Bitesized feedback, to allow quick responce

12. Limited synchronous interaction

12.1. Requires other forms of interaction

13. Manage expectations

13.1. Clearly set goals, clearly defined individual & group activities.

13.2. Tutor contact time

13.3. Degree of IT literacy

14. "Netiquette"

14.1. Do's and Don't

15. Social constructivist

15.1. Problem-solving in a collaborative environment, shared understanding, learners set goals, while tutor provide guidance

16. Technology

16.1. Support

16.2. Equipment

16.3. Bandwidth