Kona Jones
Director, Online Learning,
Richland Community College
What If Attendance Was Optional?
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 1:15PM–2:15PM CT | Board 823, Poster Area, Halls F1, F2, Level 3
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster Session
What happens when attending class becomes optional for hybrid and online students? Does anyone show up to class? What does learning look like? What about student retention and success? This session will provide the answer to these questions and raise a few about the importance of attending class.
Outcomes: Learn about the benefits of going to an "attendance optional" format for online and hybrid courses * Learn about the impact of an "attendance optional" format on student retention and success * Question your own beliefs about the importance of attending class
Outcomes: Learn about the benefits of going to an "attendance optional" format for online and hybrid courses * Learn about the impact of an "attendance optional" format on student retention and success * Question your own beliefs about the importance of attending class