E-Learning: What a TEASE!

Presented By:

Krista M. LeBrun
E-Learning Coordinator Meridian Community College

Weve Come A Long Way, Baby!

A Brief History on Distance Learning
Not a new phenomenon Has existed in some form or another since the 1800s Driven by the technologies available Constantly evolving

Where did the students go?

Attrition: the ugly word
Understanding online attrition and retention is a critical factor since online student retention has been suggested as one of the greatest weaknesses in online education. Attrition from an online course is approximately 50% of those enrolled nationwide (Palloff and Pratt, 2003). Attrition rates are estimated to be 20-50% higher in online courses than in traditional courses (Diaz, 2009).

Your such a TEASE

Technology Supported Engaging Accessible to All Students Easy to Navigate

T is for Technology Supported

Technology Supported
Not technology driven Distance learning has been around since the 1800s, long before computers. Therefore, technology should support the learning, not drive it.

E is for Engaging
Engaging
Students should be engagedwith a purpose Just because its cute or fun, doesnt mean it should be in your online course

A is for Accessible
Accessible for All
All students should be able to complete an online course Deaf and visually impaired

S is for Students
Students
Reason we have a job Typical online learner Traditional/Nontraditional

E is for Easy to Navigate

Navigation
Easy is the key word Weekly units Dead links

What now?
Expand on this Discuss Experiment Educate

Thank you

Krista LeBrun
klebrun@meridiancc.edu