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ERIC Number: EJ1199228
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Dec
Pages: 9
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ISSN: EISSN-1547-500X
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Efficient Instructional Strategies for Maximizing Online Student Satisfaction
Rios, Tetyana; Elliott, Marquita; Mandernach, B. Jean
Journal of Educators Online, v15 n3 Dec 2018
The key to the success of any online program is dedicating attention to student satisfaction. Student satisfaction with what and how they learn in an online classroom is an important variable to understand and can help instructors and course designers create an environment that fits students' needs. This can be achieved with adequate course design, appropriate instructional methods, and an understanding of individual students' needs. Course design should be user-friendly, easy to navigate, and incorporate clear guidance, rubrics, and constructive feedback and allow interaction with the instructor and other students. It should incorporate effective visual, written, and animated content in a relevant and realistic context. Using audio, video, and mobile tools of communication has a positive impact on students' online learning experiences. The students' individual differences, such as technology self-efficacy, personality, and engagement, impacts their course satisfaction. Extroverted, conscientious, and open students are more likely to be satisfied with their online learning experience while introverted students may need additional instructor help to succeed and be satisfied with the course. Engaged students are also more satisfied with online courses and motivated to learn.
Journal of Educators Online. 500 University Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. Web site: http://www.thejeo.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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