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- UAS Sitka campus uses an innovative approach to student success in online courses. ATF work closely with faculty to provide exactly the kind of support at exactly the right time for students in their courses. Because students include rural Alaska Natives, assistance with technology and academic challenges is essential to their success. I will discuss how students are supported with both technology and academic challenges
- The Challenges of Audio: Knowing students are on the same page Sunspots Audio Conference Venders Community of Learners cohesiveness with each other Many Students are not prepared to work at the college level Deficiencies in communication skills Computer literacy still a problem Time Management Ability Conflicts between Job Family School Unreasonable expectations Student Funding Source Employer
- Everyone wants and needs to feel worthwhile and people respond to encouragement and are naturally motivated. It is important to discover the true strengths of our students and capitalize on what they are able to do while guiding them to success in what they are not comfortable with. Technical Assistance Blackboard Elluminate Tutorials Log-in Firewall Pop Up blockers Global user ID UA student ID Material Assistance Books MBS, Backordered, storms Financial Aid ADA Late Registration Academic Assistance – assesment of individual student needs and skills, Attendance Missing assignments Poor skill level Solutions, Troubleshooting Tutor Study skill review Rural and AK Native Populations 98 Communities Dial up
- Elluminate practice sessions
- Focus on activities that promote increased access and support activities with the ultimate goal of increasing retention and success for students. ATF are responsible for very early intervention activities: contacting students immediately after registration to make sure that they get off to a smooth start; resolving any issues that may arise regarding course materials, faculty contacts or connectivity; and then following up with students on a regular basis throughout the semester. ATF contact individual students that instructors have identified as falling behind, not participating or exhibiting other potential problems. Support services also includes helping to resolve the need for tutors, proctors, etc connecting students with appropriate University staff needed to deal with financial, academic or technical problems. Incoming Freshman Computer illiterate students At risk students
- Faculty stress is lessoned
- The Design of a web based class needs to allow for different learning styles and include Active Learning to engage students in application activities like case studies, role playing, problem-solving, class discussions Frequents learning assessments- either graded or un graded help students evaluate and guide their learning quizzes Surveys Case studies Projects Papers Journals Presentations Communication email chat discussion board Optimize the use of mulit-media and graphics to enhance learning. Show examples given in Instructional Design Website