Readiness for Online Learning: Indicators of Success for a Nontraditional Student Population

Thursday, October 17, 2013 | 3:40PM–4:30PM | Meeting Room 210A/B
Session Type: E13
TAMUCT uses a readiness assessment tool for online learning to identify risk areas to provide remediation and support. The scores collected over 18 months were analyzed to identify domains with highest likelihood of explaining success. This session will discuss instructional and institutional strategies to support at-risk students for online learning.

OUTCOMES:
Describe several components of student readiness for online learning for nontraditional students. | Discuss strategies to remedy and support at-risk students in online programs. | Discuss how a readiness assessment can be beneficial for accreditation.

Presenters

  • Troy Courville

    Director of Assessment and Educational Insights, Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Yakut Gazi

    Assoc. Dean, Learning Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology