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Embracing Online Learning: Benefits and Challenges for Any Age

Explore the benefits and challenges of online learning, from flexibility to creative teaching methods. Gain insights on how to overcome obstacles, leverage resources, and achieve success in online courses. Discover the importance of self-discipline, time management, and interactive learning environments in achieving lifelong learning. References and tips for success included.

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Embracing Online Learning: Benefits and Challenges for Any Age

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  1. Back To School Online Learning Never Too Old To Learn

  2. ON-LINE LEARNING THE BENEFITS THE CHALLENGES

  3. Authors Heather Dixon Stacey Kindig Kaye Villaret Boise State University 2011

  4. Benefits • Any Place • Any Time or Pace • Synergy • Allows more time for reflection and thoughtful in-depth comments (Koh, M. 2009) • Level Playing Field • the focus of attention is on the content • Access to Resources • Creative Teaching

  5. Challenges • The Technology • Time zones • Equipment and software • Skills level • Enroll in a basic computer class

  6. Challenges • Communications • - Group work • Unfamiliarity with classmates • No face-to-face time • - Delayed responses

  7. OVERCOMING ON-LINE CHALLENGES • Review course description and syllabi • -expectations/time frame • Student-Teacher/Student-Student interactions • -use of “discussion boards” • -student team projects • -email • Anonymity • -students able to express opinions and perspectives

  8. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Library Resource - Computer based information for research - One helpful library site is: Boise State University Albertsons Library www.boisestate.library.edu Internet websites/searches -large span of information for research

  9. On-Line Learning Success Is a Balancing Act A full time Professional Career Making time for home and family, friends and outings Time to study, plan, organize notes, and complete assignments Ultimate Achievement of a degree Computer knowledge, Communication with class, Research Information, Easy access/flexible time

  10. FOR YOUR SUCCESS • Online courses promote lifelong learning • Online classes teach you to be self-disciplined • Your success depends on you

  11. SUMMARY • “The best online courses are interactive collaborative learning environments…truly a multifaceted activity.” Peltier, Schibrowsky, Drago (2007) • Online studies offer students flexibility of time, own-pace learning • Creative learning, thinking, and expression are achieved through student to student & teacher interactions • Online learning is convenient for any age

  12. REFERENCES (2006). For your success. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/ Koh, M.H., & Hill, J.R. (2009). Student perceptions of group work in an online course: Benefits and challenges. Journal of Distance Education (Online), 23(2), 69-91. Retrieved from http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/docview/867412655?accountid=9649 Peltier, J. W., Schibrowsky, J. A., & Drago, W. (2007). The interdependence of the factors influencing the perceived quality of the online learning experience: A causal model. Journal of Marketing Education, 29 (2), 140-153.

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