2. Points of Discussion
 Personal Philosophy
 Adult Learning Environment
 Implementation
 Practice
 Summary/Synthesis
 References
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3. Personal Philosophy
 Who is an Adult Learner?
 What is Adult Learning?
 The Role of the Instructor/Facilitator
 Management of the Learning Environment
 Adult Learning Evaluation Strategies
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4. Adult Learning Environment
 Selection of Course
 The Online Classroom
Environment
 Course Time & Duration
 Instructional Methodology
& Adult Learning Strategies
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5. Implementation
 SACSCOC & ACEN
 Course Syllabus
 Course Policies
 Faculty & Student Handbooks
 Self-Study Report:
RN to BSN Program
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6. Practice
 Observed Adult Learning Strategies & Activities
 Recommendations for Improvement
 Adding a secondary tool
 Inappropriate use of a tool
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7. Summary & Synthesis
 Growth & Accreditation
 Educational Theory
 Instructional Design
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8. Questions?
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9. References
 Darton State College. (2013a). Course Policies and Information. In
E. M. Perkins (Ed.). Albany, GA: Darton State College.
 Darton State College. (2013b). Self-Study Report: RN to BSN
Program. In Division of Nursing (Ed.). Albany, GA: Darton
State College.
 Knowles, Malcolm S., Holton, Elwood F. III, & Swanson, Richard A.
(2012). The Adult Learner : The Definitive Classic in Adult
Education and Human Resource Development (7th ed.). New
York, NY: Routledge.
 Merriam, S. B., Caffarella, R. S., & Baumgarner, L. M. (2007).
Learning in Adulthood : A Comprehensive Guide (3rd ed.).
San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.