Increase Online Student Engagement Through Online Human Touch and an Online First-Year Experience
Increase Online Student Engagement Through Online Human Touch and an Online First-Year Experience
Thursday, January 13, 2011 | 10:30AM–11:15AM | Harborside Ballroom A
Session Type:
Professional Development
The long-term sustainability of online programs is highly dependent on student engagement and retention. With increasing numbers of nontraditional students returning to higher education through online programs, it's critical that institutions personalize the online experience and develop strategies to bring the campus to this growing student market. This session provides innovative strategies on how to personalize the online educational experience through online human touch and how to increase engagement and retention through an online first-year experience. Panel speakers represent Drexel University's School of Education, Office of Information Resources & Technology, Goodwin Instructional Design/Technology Support, University Libraries, and Disability Services.
Presenters
Kristen Betts
Principal & Founder, INTERACT123
Jenny Dugger
Abigail Maley
Online Learning Support Specialist, Drexel University
Tim Siftar
Information Services Librarian, Drexel University
Ke'Anna Skipwith
Director of Academic Innovation & Strategic Initiatives, Howard University