Carla Denman

Effective Retention Strategies I believe it is very important that we remember that our online students are real people with real life circumstances and situations. That being said, it is also very important that we help acclimate our new students to the rigors of the fast-paced learning environment. Expectations are high in the accredited online university setting and students must be held to very high personal, academic, and professional standards. With that in mind I also work to help each of my students to feel valued and treat all students fairly. I feel that developing expectations and informing students of… >>>

Understanding new online learner needs I have worked extensively in the online and on-ground college learning environment. I find that getting to know my students is very important. In module 1 I related to what the Harvard professor was saying about knowing our students. In the online learning environment this is actually much simpler than in the on-ground environment. At the beginning of the online classroom experiences I send out a survey to my students to understand a little about their work and educational history as well as their reasons for attending college at this time in their lives. I… >>>

Yes, teaching online does require a good measure of project management skills and a very effective technology contingency plan. I find that commuting 12 feet to my office is very convenient. I am also a home school mom with 6 students ranging in age from 6 to 19. Working as an online instructor, home school mom, and small business owner all under one roof allows me to manage my schedule according to the needs of all my students. I love the ease with which I can conduct online college students, and my family education efforts and still leave time to persue… >>>