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Online Orientation to Online Learning

Online Orientation to Online Learning. Illinois Community College Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference Anita Crawley & Ivan Lach November 15, 2002. Online. Access. Support. www.ivc.illinois.edu. Mission.

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Online Orientation to Online Learning

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  1. Online Orientation to Online Learning Illinois Community College Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference Anita Crawley & Ivan Lach November 15, 2002

  2. Online Access Support www.ivc.illinois.edu

  3. Mission • The mission of the Illinois Virtual Campus is to assist distance learners in Illinois • By providing online access to the distance education offerings of the state’s colleges and universities • By providing local support services needed by students enrolled in distance education throughout the state • By providing access to the various Illinois online initiatives that assist distributed learners in Illinois • By supporting higher education providers with resources, services, and information regarding online learning and online student services

  4. Web Site • www.ivc.illinois.edu • Online catalog of distance education courses and programs • 3,606 courses • 115 programs • 68 providing colleges and universities

  5. Online Programs on IVC Catalog • 47 – Certificate Programs • 26 – Associate Degree Programs • 8 – Bachelor Degree Programs • 20 – Master’s Degree Programs • 1 – Professional Development Program • 3 – Continuing Education Programs

  6. Enrollment Growth

  7. Illinois Virtual CampusStudent Support Centers • Currently there is an IVC Student Support Center in each of the 40 community college districts in Illinois

  8. Services of IVCStudent Support Centers • 1. Provide Computers with Internet Access • 2. Provide Technical Assistance • 3. Provide General Academic Advising • 4. Provide Library Resources and Services • 5. Provide Testing Services • 6. Market the IVC

  9. IVC Online Student Resource Center • Orientation to Online Learning • Career Information • Transfer Information - IAI • Online Readiness Assessment - OASIS • Tutoring – CLASSMATE

  10. IVC Orientation Programs • Web-based Orientation • Online Course/Workshop

  11. The Need for Orientation to Online Learning • Helps Students Decide • Helps Students Prepare • Helps Student Succeed • Improves Retention

  12. The Case for Online Orientation • Same as Online Course • Students Live at a Distance • Family Responsibilities • Schedule Conflicts • Convenience

  13. IVC Online Orientation Workshop • A two-week online course format with an instructor • Content is orientation to online learning • Featured on either WebCT or Blackboard • Provides a real example of an online learning environment • Students get to experience using the various features of the course management system • Students interact with an instructor

  14. Methods of Delivery • On-Campus Workshop Course • Online Course with Instructor • Online Self-paced Presentation • Stored Media Presentation

  15. IVC Online Orientationwww.ivc.illinois.edu/resources/orientation.htm • What is Online Learning? • What to Expect • How to Navigate the Course Management System • Study/Time Management Skills • Technical Skills • Software and Hardware Requirements

  16. Content of Orientation to Online Learning • Nature of Online Learning • Characteristics of Successful Online Learners • Technical Skills for Online Learning • Effective Online Communications • Navigating the Course Management System • Internet Research Techniques • Overcoming Personal Barriers • Online Resources and Tutorials

  17. IVC Online Orientation Workshop • Topical Outline • Files • www.ivc.illinois.edu

  18. Featured Sites & Resources • Illinois Online Network • Online Learning: An Overview • What Makes a Successful Online Learner • www.ion.illinois.edu/ION_resources/online learning • OASIS – Online Assessment System for Illinois Online Students • Online Course Self Assessment • Is Online Learning for Me? Take A Quiz

  19. Contact Information • Ivan J. Lach, Ph.D.Email: ivanlach@uillinois.eduPhone: 217-206-7834 • Anita CrawleyEmail: acrawley@uillinois.edu

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