Improving Student Retention in Online Learning
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 11:00:00 AM MDT - 12:00:00 PM MDT
Online learning continues to grow and make up a larger percentage of enrollments in higher education. However, over the years, institutions often report higher attrition rates for online courses than traditional face-to-face courses. As enrollments in online courses increase and online learning becomes a larger part of institutions' long-term planning, faculty and administrators are confronted with finding ways to improve retention in online courses and online programs. In this free webinar, presented by Academic Partnerships, the literature on attrition in online learning will be discussed as well as various strategies used to improve student retention in online learning.
Keynote presented to University of Bedfordshire, June 2008. Focus on how we support and respond to diverse student needs with an ever changing student population. What is it like to be a student in the 21st century?
What do we know about the experience of first year students?Becka Colley-Foster
Presentation for a workshop delivered at the UALL event on 28 Feb 2008 where Becka Currant gave an overview of work being done at Bradford to support student transition and retention.
Online Teaching - Breaking the Distance Barrierslister
A presentation for the Institution of Engineers in Sri Lanka - March, 2009.
Please visit: http://www.iesl.lk/ to find out more about IESL or go to - http://www.nodes.lk to learn more about the National Online Distance Education Service
Keynote presented to University of Bedfordshire, June 2008. Focus on how we support and respond to diverse student needs with an ever changing student population. What is it like to be a student in the 21st century?
What do we know about the experience of first year students?Becka Colley-Foster
Presentation for a workshop delivered at the UALL event on 28 Feb 2008 where Becka Currant gave an overview of work being done at Bradford to support student transition and retention.
Online Teaching - Breaking the Distance Barrierslister
A presentation for the Institution of Engineers in Sri Lanka - March, 2009.
Please visit: http://www.iesl.lk/ to find out more about IESL or go to - http://www.nodes.lk to learn more about the National Online Distance Education Service
The results of "Implementing Web 2.0 in the Classroom" - PETE&C 2009Andy Petroski
In the summer of 2008 Harrisburg University conducted an educator’s workshop, “Web 2.0 in the Classroom.” Workshop participants implemented web 2.0 technology into their classrooms as part of completing the course work. Attend this presentation to hear about the web 2.0 implementations including benefits, obstacles and learning outcomes.
PETE&C 2/24/10 - The Results of Web 2.0 in the ClassroomAndy Petroski
In the summers of 2008 and 2009 Harrisburg University conducted an educator’s graduate clinic, “Web 2.0 in the Classroom.” Participants implemented web 2.0 technology into their classrooms as part of completing the course work. Attend this presentation to hear about the web 2.0 implementations, including benefits, obstacles and positive results.
D2L as a Training Platform for Faculty: Lessons LearnedD2L Barry
Webinar:
Date:Apr 7, 2020
Time:3:00 PM ET
Duration:1 hour
Presenters:
Archie L. Williams, Ph.D., Sharee’ Lawrence, Denise Sutton, Dr. Tamara Payne; all of Fort Valley State University
Beyond Likes, Towards Engagement: Connecting with Students via Social TechnologyPaul Brown
Originally presented at the OrgSync Connect Users Conference in Dallas, TX in June of 2016. This session reviews ways you can use social technology to connect with students. How to develop a plan, how to staff it, how to generate content, and how to remain relevant.
These slides are part of Dr. Voltz's presentation for the ISBE administrator academy "Become an iAdministrator to Strengthen Your Leadership and Management Skills
The results of "Implementing Web 2.0 in the Classroom" - PETE&C 2009Andy Petroski
In the summer of 2008 Harrisburg University conducted an educator’s workshop, “Web 2.0 in the Classroom.” Workshop participants implemented web 2.0 technology into their classrooms as part of completing the course work. Attend this presentation to hear about the web 2.0 implementations including benefits, obstacles and learning outcomes.
PETE&C 2/24/10 - The Results of Web 2.0 in the ClassroomAndy Petroski
In the summers of 2008 and 2009 Harrisburg University conducted an educator’s graduate clinic, “Web 2.0 in the Classroom.” Participants implemented web 2.0 technology into their classrooms as part of completing the course work. Attend this presentation to hear about the web 2.0 implementations, including benefits, obstacles and positive results.
D2L as a Training Platform for Faculty: Lessons LearnedD2L Barry
Webinar:
Date:Apr 7, 2020
Time:3:00 PM ET
Duration:1 hour
Presenters:
Archie L. Williams, Ph.D., Sharee’ Lawrence, Denise Sutton, Dr. Tamara Payne; all of Fort Valley State University
Beyond Likes, Towards Engagement: Connecting with Students via Social TechnologyPaul Brown
Originally presented at the OrgSync Connect Users Conference in Dallas, TX in June of 2016. This session reviews ways you can use social technology to connect with students. How to develop a plan, how to staff it, how to generate content, and how to remain relevant.
These slides are part of Dr. Voltz's presentation for the ISBE administrator academy "Become an iAdministrator to Strengthen Your Leadership and Management Skills
A presentation re the use of blended learning from a practical teaching perspective. It was given to educators present at the "Perfecting the Blend" conference held recently in Ararat, in partnership with my teaching colleague and friend, Britt Gow.
Social learning in the Diploma of e-learning - TNQITColleen Hodgins
A presentation as part of a panel of people sharing their experiences of delivering learning in the Australian VET sector focused on current activity in the Diploma of e-learning at TNQIT
Presentation at the HEA-funded workshop 'Exploring the value of social media for education and research in business and management studies'.
The aim of the workshop was to consider ways in which academics engage with social media to enhance student and staff education and research experience. The focus will be to facilitate discussions towards an expected output with a set of generic enablers and inhibiters for adoption of social media in academic collaboration.
This presentation is part of a related blog post that provides an overview of the event: http://bit.ly/1cCgM1J
For further details of the HEA's work on active and experiential learning in the Social Sciences, please see: http://bit.ly/17NwgKX
“In what ways can a Web 2.0 themed VLE help enable students, from social and economically excluded backgrounds, to engage in collaborative learning experience? “
With the emphasis on promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing this study seeks to leverage effectively the Web 2.0 tools available to engage students within a social VLE
Elesig 2013 webinar on Evolving Digital literacies: inductions to employment...Ellen Lessner
This webinar focused on how Abingdon and Witney College has used research funding to embed a range of digital literacy skills in induction and in teaching. It focuses on what we learned from our JISC Students4WebEs project where we taught students how to set up and run a webinar. Employers participated in student run webinars on employment skills that they were looking for. The presentation highlighted some of the issues of engaging students in research in a further education setting as well as identifying students as change agents. Elesig stands for 'Evaluation of Learners; Experiences of e-Learning Special Interest Group'.
Growth in K-12 online learning continues at a rapid pace, but what do we know about best practice when learners are physically separated from their teachers and peers? Find out about the latest trends and research in online learning environments with a special focus on Idaho as a national leader in providing transformative educational opportunities for learners.
Parent Teacher Conferences: What's new, fresh ideas and best practices from education thought leaders and technology specialists. Sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education and VolunteerSpot, the leading FREE, easy online parent-teacher conference scheduling tool.
Construct maps are important tools in educational assessment and can serve multiple purposes related to development and validation, as well as score interpretation and use. This chapter outlines a process for developing a construct map from the qualitative ordering of teachers’ responses to open-ended assessment items. The construct of interest pertains to a teacher’s ability to attend to what students say and do, which is a key component of many recommendations for instructional practice within mathematics education. The instrument we are developing is designed to measure teachers’ attentiveness to student thinking in quantitative reasoning problem situations. A key aspect of our instrument development process is the development of a construct map that hierarchically orders qualitatively different levels of teacher attentiveness. In this chapter we describe our process for developing the construct map with the intent of providing an example to others who may be interested in engaging in the development of construct maps.
Scholars across many disciplines have grappled with questions of what it means for a person to
be and interact online. Who are we when we go online? How do others know we are there and
how do they perceive us? Within the context of online learning, scholarly questions tend to
reflect more specific concerns focused on how well people can learn in a setting limited to
mediated interactions lacking various communication cues. For example, how can a teacher and
students come to know each other if they cannot see each other? How can they effectively
understand and communicate with each other if they are separated by space and, in many
instances, time? These concerns are related to issues of social presence and identity, both of
which are complex, multi-faceted, closely interrelated constructs.
In search of a better understanding of social presence: An investigation into...Patrick Lowenthal
Research on social presence and online learning continues to grow. But to date,
researchers continue to define and conceptualize social presence very
differently. For instance, at a basic level, some conceptualize social presence as
one of three presences within a Community of Inquiry, while others do not.
Given this problem, we analyzed how researchers in highly cited social
presence research defined social presence in an effort to better understand how
they are defining social presence and how this might be changing over time. In
this article, we report the results of our inquiry and conclude with implications
for future research and practice.
Open Access Journals in Educational Technology: Results of a Survey of Exper...Patrick Lowenthal
As the academic publishing industry evolves, there has been an unprecedented growth of “open access journals” (OAJs). In educational technology alone, with an estimated 250 or more total journals, nearly one-third are designated as “open.” Though OAJs are lauded for their contribution to social justice issues (reduction of subscription requirement barriers), many people are suspicious of the content found in them and question the legitimacy of publishing in them. In this study, we sought to discover the opinions of educational technology scholars about OAJs in their own field. We were able to learn which OAJs were deemed to be most valuable, as well as the characteristics of OAJs thought to be particularly important. A companion site accompanies this article, http://edtechjournals.org
In Search of Quality: Using Quality Matters to Analyze the Quality of Massive...Patrick Lowenthal
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Getting graphic About Infographics: Design Lessons Learned From Popular Infog...Patrick Lowenthal
People learn and remember more efficiently and effectively through the use of text and visuals than through text alone. Infographics are one way of presenting complex and dense informational content in a way that supports cognitive processing, learning, and future recognition and recollection. But the power of infographics is that they are a way of delivering the maximum amount of content in the least amount of space while still being precise and clear; because they are visual presentations as opposed to oral or text presentations, they can quickly tell a story, show relationships, and reveal structure. The following paper reports on an exploration of top 20 “liked” infographics on a popular infographic sharing website in an effort to better understand what makes an effective infographic in order to better prepare graduate students as consumers and designers of infographics. The paper concludes with recommendations and strategies on how educators might leverage the power of infographics in their classrooms.
Intentional Web Presence for Research and Technology ProfessionalsPatrick Lowenthal
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AERA 2015 Instructional Design Lessons Learned From Reviewing Popular Infogra...Patrick Lowenthal
Infographics are one way of presenting complex and dense informational content in a way the supports cognitive processing, learning, and future recognition and recollection. Infographics, as the name implies, are a way of presenting information graphically. But the power of infographics is that they are a way of delivering the maximum amount of content in the least amount of space while still being precise and clear. In this session we will share the results of our inquiry into what makes an effective infographic. Derived from our inquiry, we will share recommendations on how educators might leverage the power of infographics in their classrooms, and assignments we now use with our students.
Online video is believed to help build social presence and community in online courses. But do students actually watch these videos? And what do they think of them? Do they always build social presence for every student? This mixed methods exploratory study investigates students’ perceptions of online video and the degree to which different uses of online video (e.g., video announcements, instructional screencasts, and video feedback) help establish and maintain social presence. The results of the study and the implications for faculty and instructional designers will be discussed in this session.
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PASSHE 2015: If You Record It, Will They Watch It? And Will It Matter? Explor...Patrick Lowenthal
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The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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2. Patrick R. Lowenthal
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Technology
Boise State University
www.patricklowenthal.com
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Founding Director, The Campus Computing Project
Moderator, This Week @ Inside Higher Ed
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6. Busy full-time
teacher with a
family. He needs
a graduate
degree to
advance up the
salary scale and
in his career.
7. started
off the semester
strong. But about
half way through
the semester he
disappeared. After
multiple emails
and phone calls
he emailed to say
he just needed to
take an “F” in the
course.
8. Works for an education publishing company.
Just had gave birth to her second child.
Started a fully online Ed.D. program to help
further advance her career.
9. was by far one of the strongest
students in the program. But one day out-of-
the-blue she emailed me to tell me she was
dropping out of the doctoral program to
spend more time with her family.
21. 5+ million students taking courses online
Online courses take time & money to
develop
High attrition is perceived as low quality
Online learning is still seen inferior than
f2f by many
We owe it to the Steve & Julie’s in our
courses / programs
22.
23.
24. 1. How do you predict who will persist?
2. Why do students leave?
3. What barriers are there to learning
online?
4. Why do students stay / persist?
26. Berge and Huang:
1. Personal variables;
2. Institutional variables, and
3. Circumstantial variables.
Wang et al:
1. Personal motivation;
2. Instructional design of course/program;
3. Conflicts between study, work, & family;
and
4. Learned what they needed or wanted.
27. Berge:
1. Technical problems
2. Cost of & access to
internet
3. Time & support for studies
4. Personal motivation
5. Technical skills
6. Academic skills
7. Social interactions
8. Administrative / instructor
issues
Müller:
1. Balancing multiple
responsibilities
2. Disappointment in faculty
3. F2F learning environment
preference
4. Emotional hurdles (e.g.
scheduling conflicts; overwhelmed
w/ assignments)
5. Technology problems
6. Additional barriers (health,
financial issues; time management
or procrastination)
28. 1. Engagement in learning community
2. Feeling challenged and personal growth
3. Schedule flexibility and convenience
4. Support from classmates and faculty
5. Additional factors
29.
30. Does your college or
university or program
intentionally do anything to
improve retention in online
programs?
• Yes
• No
• I don’t know
31. Using the following Google
Form, please share what
your college or program is
doing to help online
students persist.
Form: http://tinyurl.com/retention2014
Quick View of Results: http://tinyurl.com/retention2014-results
Complete view of results: http://tinyurl.com/complete2014
32. 1. Program Orientation
2. Cohorts
3. Clear Expectations
4. Regular faculty-student interaction
5. Social interaction / social presence
6. Student services / support
33. 1. Technical problems
2. Cost & access to internet
3. Time & support for studies
4. Personal motivation
5. Technical skills
6. Academic skills
7. Social interactions
8. Instructor issues
1. Program Orientation
2. Cohorts
3. Clear Expectations
4. Regular faculty-
student interaction
5. Social interaction /
social presence
6. Student services /
support
35. For more info:
From Pixel on a Screen to Real Person in
Your Students’ Lives: Establishing Social
Presence using Digital Storytelling
Digital Stories
36. For more info:
Getting to know you: The first
week of class and beyond
Aladdin’s Lamp
Superhero
Powers
37. For more info:
Defeating the Kobayashi Maru: Supporting
Student Retention by Balancing the Needs
of the Many and the One
5 minute phone call
42. • One-to-one communication matters
• Low tech strategies can help
• Past/future relationships matter
• Group projects can help
• Small groups
• One size doesn’t fit all
43.
44. 1. Retention is everybody’s job
2. One size doesn’t fit all
3. Sometimes not completing a course is ok
4. Every instructor can add “social” elements
to their courses
5. Faculty should be tracking their
percentage of completers!
So what’s your number?
Don’t know it? Go find it & improve it!
45. Articles @ http://patricklowenthal.com/research/
The power of presence: Our quest for the right mix of social presence in online courses
What was your best learning experience? Our story about using stories to solve instructional
problems
Examining faculty motivation to participate in faculty development
Developing a tool for assessing student readiness for online learning: A validation study
Minority college students and tacit "Codes of Power": Developing academic discourses and
identities
Defeating the Kobayashi Maru: Supporting student retention by balancing the needs of the
many and the one
Death to the Digital Dropbox: Rethinking student privacy and public performance
Digital campfires: Innovations in helping faculty explore the online learning wildness
Hot for teacher: Using digital music to enhance student’s experience in online courses
From pixel on a screen to real person in your students’ lives: Establishing social presence
using digital storytelling
Horton hears a tweet
Tweeting the night away: Using Twitter to enhance social presence
Online faculty development and storytelling: An unlikely solution to improving teacher quality
Teaching presence