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Plan, prepare and connect : How investing in understanding and tracking the evolving needs of online students informs the development of targeted programs for transition and success
Horvath, Deanna Stirling, Emma Bevacqua, John Coldrey, Michael Buultjens, Phil
Horvath, Deanna
Stirling, Emma
Bevacqua, John
Coldrey, Michael
Buultjens, Phil
Abstract
Growth in online higher education offerings has been significant in recent years, with many Australian Universities launching programs to extend into new markets and meet the student demand for greater flexibility in delivery modes. Further, it is well understood that good support is an essential component to student success, satisfaction and retention. Despite this, orientation, including non-academic support, is often overlooked in online education systems. Therefore, the current study aimed to develop an orientation program to increase student preparedness and facilitate ongoing support, in addition to developing evidence-based best-practice strategies to support academic’s when developing new online courses.
Keywords
online learning, online orientation program, student support, student preparedness, student retention, student transition, best practice guidelines
Date
2019
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice
Book
Volume
16
Issue
1
Page Range
1-17
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Relation URI
Source URL
Event URL
Open Access Status
Open access
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Open