Inclusive Online Education: Tips for Successfully Engaging and Supporting Distance Learners

Where: University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Campus Center
First Floor Campus Center Way
Amherst, Massachusetts
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When: Thursday, December 3, 2015
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: $130
Non Member $260
 

Event Overview

With the growing trend of distance education, it is necessary for institutions to adequately support their online student population. From student advising models to adaptable and accessible learning environments, many considerations need to be made when creating and supporting a virtual campus. Complete student integration in the online environment is an issue faced by many institutions that often contributes to high attrition rates. With a fully supported online campus, learner satisfaction will increase and retention rates of online students will continue to rise. This workshop will benefit institutions that are looking to start or expand online degree programs, and create more robust wrap-around support services for their online students.

Session Outcomes:
• Increase knowledge of the unique needs of distance learners, and how an institution can best support and accommodate these needs.
• Learn the importance of keeping a distance learner socially engaged in the virtual environment and how these efforts can lead to higher retention rates.
• Learn how to make an online education adaptable and fully accessible to distance learners.
 

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