Successful Online Learning Programs

More and more learners are finding online learning attractive, in part due to flexibility and convenience. Program administrators, instructors, and learners have roles to play in order to achieve success in the online environment.

• Build a sense of community

• Provide course introduction and plan (syllabus)
• Online orientation program: Information to prepare students for success in the online environment
• Access: Ability to access the online environment
• Computer Literacy: Ability to perform basic online computer functions. Applies to both faculty and students
• Reliable technology
• Curriculum: Not all courses can or should be taught online
• Learning styles: Not for a one-size-fits-all. Need to cater for different learning styles.
• Time management
• Course design: Consider collaboration, navigation
• Instructor engagement: Update course frequently, provide student feedback
• Keep your learners motivated
• Personalize course