This document appears to be an annual report from a distance education program that provides information on enrollment numbers, student demographics, technology usage, the learning experience, and student services. Key findings include an analysis of enrollment growth, the gender, age and ethnicity of online students, their motivations for taking online courses, and their satisfaction with aspects of the online learning experience. The report also describes a four generation model for evolving online student services, from information presented from an institutional perspective to services designed to establish relationships through personalized recommendations and real-time interaction.
This is a summary of the Africa Scholarship Cohort Program at the University of Virginia. This program has reached more than 700 learners in 22 countries in Africa over the past 3 years through a series of 8 online courses in business.
Profiles, Opportunities and Challenges: Institutional Models of Distance Educ...abburretep
2009 SLOAN-C INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING
CARIBE ROYALE HOTEL
ORLANDO, FL
Profiles, Opportunities and Challenges: Institutional Models of Distance Education
Octoboer 30, 2009, Session 4, Room: Bonaire 8, 8:00a.m. - 9:45a.m.
Pete Rubba, Penn State World Campus
Shari McCurdy, University of Illinois at Springfield
Alexandra Pickett, SUNY Learning Network
Abstract: In this panel three long-standing and highly successful distance education units — University of Illinois at Springfield, SUNY Learning Network, and Penn State World Campus — will be contrasted in terms for their structural and functional profiles, and the inherent opportunities and challenges these present for their respective institutions.
Student success is a key concern in the higher ed community. Join this session to learn how Western Governors University (WGU) and Cornell University are tackling student success issues by placing the emphasis on the student experience rather than on back office solutions. WGU will share how they are using predictive analytics to proactively ensure student success not only at the course level, but also in staying on track for graduation. They will also show how they’ve created a Student Community to increase collaboration and foster a culture among distance learners. Cornell will then share its student-first approach to building an engagement platform. It’s social on the front end and ‘big data’ on the back end with the goal of creating a simple and intuitive online experience.
This is a summary of the Africa Scholarship Cohort Program at the University of Virginia. This program has reached more than 700 learners in 22 countries in Africa over the past 3 years through a series of 8 online courses in business.
Profiles, Opportunities and Challenges: Institutional Models of Distance Educ...abburretep
2009 SLOAN-C INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING
CARIBE ROYALE HOTEL
ORLANDO, FL
Profiles, Opportunities and Challenges: Institutional Models of Distance Education
Octoboer 30, 2009, Session 4, Room: Bonaire 8, 8:00a.m. - 9:45a.m.
Pete Rubba, Penn State World Campus
Shari McCurdy, University of Illinois at Springfield
Alexandra Pickett, SUNY Learning Network
Abstract: In this panel three long-standing and highly successful distance education units — University of Illinois at Springfield, SUNY Learning Network, and Penn State World Campus — will be contrasted in terms for their structural and functional profiles, and the inherent opportunities and challenges these present for their respective institutions.
Student success is a key concern in the higher ed community. Join this session to learn how Western Governors University (WGU) and Cornell University are tackling student success issues by placing the emphasis on the student experience rather than on back office solutions. WGU will share how they are using predictive analytics to proactively ensure student success not only at the course level, but also in staying on track for graduation. They will also show how they’ve created a Student Community to increase collaboration and foster a culture among distance learners. Cornell will then share its student-first approach to building an engagement platform. It’s social on the front end and ‘big data’ on the back end with the goal of creating a simple and intuitive online experience.
Porto's presentation at the Annual EDEN conference in Lisbon, 2008. Covers the adoption of web 2.0 tools and applications in higher-education, its consequences, and the challenges given institutional ownership and adoption of more rigid LMS environments.
Part of the Work-In-Progress paper presented at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 3C Teaching and Learning Innovation Symposium (Jun 7, 2010)
Our Class Booking application is part of our research framework published earlier in peer-reviewed conference paper at IADIS Mobile Learning conference
S.Porto Presentation at Annual EDEN Conference in Lisbon 2008Stella Porto
Conference presentation. Discussion of the impact on higher-ed institutions when faculty and learners engage in web 2.0 activity outside of the institutional LMS. Advantages of the use of web 2.0 and challenges for institutions. Examples from UMUC and the Master of Distance Education.
Graduate Student Report for the Spring Meeting of the Corporationmlamont
presented: May 18th, 2007
presented to WPI Board of Trustees as the President of the WPI Graduate Student Government
The conversion of the org chart slide to this slideshare format (not in my control) came out humorously horribly! As a first upload, I'm happy overall.
filename: reintro4c
template: m3pro3 (my own)
The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) was established in 1976 as a semi-autonomous
organization under the management of the Minister of Labour. The main roles of VTC are to
provide vocational training opportunities for the technical workforce of Jordan through
upgrading professional skills in a workplace and providing vocational training through
apprenticeship schemes, training programs and intensive short course training.
Porto's presentation at the Annual EDEN conference in Lisbon, 2008. Covers the adoption of web 2.0 tools and applications in higher-education, its consequences, and the challenges given institutional ownership and adoption of more rigid LMS environments.
Part of the Work-In-Progress paper presented at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 3C Teaching and Learning Innovation Symposium (Jun 7, 2010)
Our Class Booking application is part of our research framework published earlier in peer-reviewed conference paper at IADIS Mobile Learning conference
S.Porto Presentation at Annual EDEN Conference in Lisbon 2008Stella Porto
Conference presentation. Discussion of the impact on higher-ed institutions when faculty and learners engage in web 2.0 activity outside of the institutional LMS. Advantages of the use of web 2.0 and challenges for institutions. Examples from UMUC and the Master of Distance Education.
Graduate Student Report for the Spring Meeting of the Corporationmlamont
presented: May 18th, 2007
presented to WPI Board of Trustees as the President of the WPI Graduate Student Government
The conversion of the org chart slide to this slideshare format (not in my control) came out humorously horribly! As a first upload, I'm happy overall.
filename: reintro4c
template: m3pro3 (my own)
The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) was established in 1976 as a semi-autonomous
organization under the management of the Minister of Labour. The main roles of VTC are to
provide vocational training opportunities for the technical workforce of Jordan through
upgrading professional skills in a workplace and providing vocational training through
apprenticeship schemes, training programs and intensive short course training.
Speakers:
Reza Mosavian, student experience product owner, Tribal
Ken Barrett, student experience product manager, Tribal
Students want more choice and flexibility, but technology moves so quickly. What can institutions do to offer the best possible student experience through technology whilst remaining relevant and cost-effective? Rather than investing in ‘the latest innovation’, a student engagement platform that continuously updates with the latest technology (such as voice activation digital assistants or AI) means you don’t have to back a single tool that could become outdated within a couple of years.
This interactive workshop discusses the links between students’ digital expectations vs reality and what universities and colleges are doing about it. There will be contributions from student experience directors, sharing their experience of creating the conditions necessary to enrich the digital lives of students through open, integrated and future-proof technologies.
Most importantly, please share your experiences and the strategies you’re employing or looking to employ to ensure you remain in touch with your current students and those thinking of studying with you.
Salesforce Foundation HESUMMIT 2014 7Summits Social Strategies for Successf...7Summits
Engage in a discussion about how leading institutions are applying social technologies to attract new students, engage and retain their existing student population, and inspire and re-connect with alumni.
Two directors meet at the crossroads of peer (lisa d'adamo weinstein's confli...Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein
Our peer tutor training and academic support delivery models are tailored to the diverse needs of student
populations at a 2 year and 4 year college.
The directors will discuss how these models prepare students for
success. Participants will leave with ideas for enhancing their training and academic support programs.
Leveraging Technology in Your Learning Center: Enhancing Services, Creating N...Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein
Emerging technologies such as social networking, multi-media sharing, collaborative workspaces, and mobile technologies are significantly changing the nature of learning and learner expectations for interaction, access, and engagement.
Learning center professionals need to leverage these emerging technologies in ways that can enhance they ways in which we deliver services, create resources, market our centers, manage and train staff, and evaluate our centers.
The focus of the topics I will cover during the institute will be on how to best understand emerging technologies and how to choose the technology tools that will help you meet your goals in managing your learning center.
“A Virtual Tour of Innovative Student Services” Presented at the annual conference of the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies,
November 12, 2010, La Jolla, California
Advocates and practitioners of online education often come together to talk among themselves
To the converted, so to speak
This is a chance to share some of the remarkable developments in online learning with a broader audience
To talk about accomplishments and challenges
Like “global warming” online learning isn’t going away
From Model to Practice: Building Successful Online Learning Programs at JeffCoBlackboard
Listen to Judy Bauernschmidt, Director of Online Learning at JeffCo Public Schools, talk about how the district grew their use of online learning from the initial professional development program to district-wide use of blended learning plus a stand-alone virtual school. Understand how this growth addressed the district’s student achievement issues while ensuring that 21st Century skills were being taught in all classrooms by qualified teachers.
Best practices in online student services Inna Link
This presentation examines key institutional factors in online program design and highlights the latest technological approaches in supporting non-traditional learners in the context of distance education
Presentation at the 2017 SUNY CIT Conference discussing the integration of Academic and Instructional Services at SUNY Empire State College into the college's learning envornoment.
Advising Technology: The Needs Assessment & Implementation ProcessLaura Pasquini
Technology can provide new ways to connect, collaborate and share resources for academic advising. Successful implementation of technology in advising is often the results of a needs assessment and planning process. During the review and planning process, advising units will be able to identify areas for where digital resources are most suitable, accessible, and meaningful for their students.
There are many online tools and resources to support academic advisors; however a critical part of technology implementation is the assessment and planning process. It is important to review the departmental objectives and learning outcomes to ensure it aligns the advising unit's learning strategy to meet departmental needs and training focus (Brandon, 2006). Attendees will learn how to effectively conduct a needs assessment and implement technology into their advising practice.
Participants will brainstorm ideas around program initiation, collaborative partnerships & teams, project planning, and models for implementing technology in advising to meet the needs of their students, staff and faculty at their home institution.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
42. Generation 1 The information is presented from the institution's point of view, using terminology and organization that mirror the physical organization and processes of the institution
43. Generation 2 The information is channeled for population segments. For example, there are separate paths for prospective and matriculating students to various student services. These services are distinct entities, however, still reflecting their physical organization.
44. Generation 3 New "one-stop" services - like enrollment services – aggregate and integrate a range of related services to provide personalized and customized service from the student's point of view. Transaction services, portals, and communication tools enhance the student's experience.
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Editor's Notes
During the Spring 2002 term we surveyed the on-line distance learning students to try and develop some clearer ideas about these students; who they are and how they might differ from the larger student community; what motivates them to choose on-line courses; and what were there experiences in the courses.
There were 35 hundred sixty one enrolled at the end of the term, an increase of just over 15 % from the previous Spring term. Overall 01-02 enrollments increased by 20%, with Summer, Fall, and Winter growth at over 22%.
The distance learning students tend to be more heavily female than the college population at large. 59% of the on-line students are female compared to 54% of the general population reported in the 2001 factbook. When all forms of distance learning are included- Telecourses and ITV classes the percentage females is even higher. The following comment perhaps expresses some of the reason this is true: (insert video comment about family and job)”I couldn’t take classes unless I had this option” Tina schneller” if I didn’t have distance learning classes I would have to put my son in day care and go back to work.and put my son in daycare, and I really don’t want to do that. I really want to get my degree, and I can finally do that now.
The ethnicity of the on-line students pretty much parallels the general college population, with 24% minority enrollment.
Why students take distance learning courses is a subject of great interest and speculation. We know that large numbers of students in distance classes are also taking on-campus classes, but we have not had understood the factors that motivate students to choose distance learning.
This finding would seem to indicate that at least in terms of finding vclasses to take the distance students are like the rest of the student population- they rely on the printed schedule. Up until this Fall the printed schedule has had a reserved section for distance learning information, and has served as a getting started guide for students. With the integration of distance learning into the main schedule this Fall it may change the way people get their information- moving more students to the Web. We will continue to track this in 2003 Survey.
The reasons ppeople enroll in distance learning are a reflection of the busy lives of community college students. It is interesting to note that ¼ of the respondents pregfer this mode of learning to the classroom.
Likewise, this finding supports the notion that distance learning is an option for the majority of students, but a substantial minority it is the only access they have to PCC.
These students are goal oriented, with clear degree aspirations.
And a large majority would like to have that degree option totally on-line.
Comparable data from the 2001Factbook indicate that at the time of admission 28% of students know that their goal is a Bachelors Degree. These findings indicate that the commonly expressed fear that distance learning courses are a haven for inexperienced students looking for an easy alternative to the classroom is unfounded.
There has been an on-going concern about the availability and reliability of the Internet as a medium for delivering classes. One concern focuses on the availability of high speed Internet service for our students…
This finding indicates that over half the students have high speed Internet Access. This may be some cause for concern -there are two classes of students here- those with fast access and those on conventional modems. Course design and teacher expectations need to be adjusted to the fact that not all students can take advantage of applications demanding high speed Internet. Conversely, expectations of students with broadband access may not be met without putting the 50% on modems at a disadvantage.
On-line instructors often note the high volume of technical assistance they must give students. This finding bears out this complaint, and suggests a solutoion. t
There survey further explores the learning experience of students ….pointing to some things that are being done well, and other areas where we need to improve
It clearly indicates that students want and need a good orientation to the course by the instructor.
And it is also clear that this orientation is an important part of the on-line learning experience.
The amount of work for students involved in an online class is Also of interest. This finding indicates that these students are engaged in their classes on a frequent and regular basis..
And that the majority of students are engaged in interaction with their instructors….
And with their fellow students.
This is widely perceived as a valuable part of the class.
Overall, these on-line students are highly satisfied with their educational experience; however there are some things we can do to improve the courses…
They found the courses to be rigorous…
And in spite of any difficulties they would repeat the experience.
