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Good to know that there are other ways a student can pay for school other than traditional loans.  I would definitely refer a student back to financial aid to discuss other options.  

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I highly recommend James M. Lang's "Small Teaching," a well-researched, highly useful book for boosting active learning in higher education courses. Lang describes in detail how to increase learning and student motivation by making small changes in lectures, discussions, and group interactions. From self-explaining techniques to interleaving, Lang clearly covers tweaking your teaching techniques and using practical strategies that work. In this clear, no-nonsense book, you'll discover small and big teaching activities that Lang and other prominent educators are using to create dynamic learning environments. 

In our school, faculty must search through the master database and review spreadsheets to determine if a student is having difficulties in other classes or has transportation, health or other issues. There's no "feedback loop" to instructors and others responsible for student retention. This makes retaining students time-consuming and frustrating. Resolving student or school issues quickly is the key to boosting retention, but it takes timely information to take action.

Whats are some of your ideas that help keep students engaged during orientation.

Very informative information on persistance and retention. The 3 "Ms" are important. Stay positive and other will follow.

Very good information.

I learned alot in this corse..

How long do you think orientation should be? 1 hour?

Cuales serían las principales razones por la que un estudiante ya no continue un curso o programa en línea?

En que momento se considera que ha desertado, por uno o varios períodos?

Es el factor económico algo que se pueda controlar por la institución?

Cuales son las principales razones para que un estudiante no continue en un curso, y en que momento lo consideramos que ya decerto, después de un período?

I strongly believe that doing a regular students' survey at the end of each course helps to improve understanding of the students' needs. The surveys provide the school/instructors a better "pulse" about the students' needs and their experience in the classroom & the school, as a whole. The surveys make us more engaged in trying to make things better for our customers (students) and remind us that we can do better.