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See more from this Session: Geoscience Education II: Best Practices for Teaching Geoscience
Abstract:
In addition to the variables mentioned above, other components that help to create this rich online learning experience include organization, instructor responsiveness, and peer interaction. Consistency in the weekly lessons, knowing that someone is there, answering e-mails, grading assignments in a timely fashion, instructors responding to questions quickly, and being able to ask classmates for assistance helps when students get stuck and gives them the confidence that they need to succeed. Another important component is frequent assessment that allows students to monitor their learning. Weekly quizzes and assignments improve overall understanding and retention of terminology and concepts and encourage students to take responsibility for their learning.
Online courses can provide students with a customized learning experience that increases the opportunity for success in contrast to the face-to-face classroom, which is often dominated by a one-size-fits-all approach. Our goal is rather than replicate the face-to-face classroom we will move beyond it.
See more from this Division: General Discipline Sessions
See more from this Session: Geoscience Education II: Best Practices for Teaching Geoscience