Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning

1. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Quality Course Development Quality Teacher Development Learning Styles, Goals & Motivation Study Habits & Lifestyle Access to Technology & Tools

2. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Quality Course Development Defining the type of learning environment Integrating instructional design Faculty-centered peer course review quality assurance process for online courses Best Practices iNACOL Standards QM Rubric

3. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Quality Teacher Development Skilled faculty members and robust faculty development programs are key components of quality online learning (Rockwell, Schauer, Fritz, Marx, 2000; US Department of Education, 2006; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission, 2007). Faculty development for online educators must provide both training as well as continuous support (Willis, 1994). Faculty-centered peer course review quality assurance process for online courses.

4. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Learning Styles, Goals & Motivation Early identification and assessment of readiness and learning preferences Information Processing Comprehension, Recall, Reflection Description, Application, Synthesis

5. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Study Habits & Lifestyle Attention, Concentration & Dedication Netiquette & Communication Skills Study Skill Knowledge & Use Reflection and Perfection

6. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning Access to Technology & Tools Technology Experience Computer & Internet Access Familiarity with Common Technical Issues Technical Help Desk Access Resources & Knowledge of Online Research

7. Student Preparedness for K-12 Student Learning References International Association for K-12 Online Learning. (2011). iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses, Version 2. Vienna VA. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_CourseStandards_2011.pdf on July 15, 2012 Rockwell, K., Schauer, J., Fritz, S. M., & Marx, D. B. (2000). Faculty education, assistance and support needed to deliver education via distance. Online Journal of Distance Education Administration, 3(2), Retrieved July 11, 2012,from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/rockwell32.html US Department of Education: Office of Postsecondary Education. (2006). Evidence of quality in distance education programs drawn from interviews with the accreditation community. Retrieved on July 14, 2012 fromhttp://www.ysu.edu/accreditation/Resources/Accreditation-Evidence-of-Quality-in-DE-Programs.pdfNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission. (2007). Best practices for electronically offered degree and certificate programs. Retrieved on July 14, 2012 fromhttp://www.ncahlc.org/download/Best_Pract_DEd.pdf Willis, B. (1994). Distance education: Strategies and tools. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology.  Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Volume XIII, Number II, Summer 2010. Retrieved from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/summer132/parscal_riemer132.html on July 14 2012. Student Online Readiness Tool, SORT . (2012). Louisiana Board of Regents. Retrieved on July 15, 2012 from http://yourcallla.org/sort-tool/html/tool.html