It Takes a (Digital) Village: Contextual Community for Online Learners

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 | 4:15PM–5:00PM MT | Board 604, Poster Area, Exhibit Hall B-E
Session Type: Poster Session
Students engage in a world where they rely on the power of community. Communities formed by technology power how we interact and make decisions and provide a sense of belonging. Learn how Indiana University implemented a dynamic, contextualized community for prospective and current students in online programs to increase student success.

Outcomes: Discuss technology's role in providing student-centered experiences for fully online learners * Reflect on the importance of communities to contribute to online student engagement and persistence * Compare IU Online's use of community to your own approach in onboarding and supporting online students

Presenters

  • Chris Foley

    Associate Vice President & Director of Online Education, Indiana University

  • Matthew Gunkel

    Associate Vice Chancellor and CIO, University of California, Riverside

  • Joanna Ray

    Principal eLearning Services Consultant, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

  • Julia Sanders

    Group Manager, Digital Education Programs & Initiatives, Indiana University