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ERIC Number: EJ1347027
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 13
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EISSN: EISSN-1547-500X
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The Online Course Lead-In: Reimagining the First Weeks of School
Alford, Nicole; Vaughan, Michelle; Salzman, Kaitlin
Journal of Educators Online, v19 n2 May 2022
In Spring 2020, the traditional mode of content delivery in postsecondary education switched overnight from face-to-face to online. As a result, knowledge about best practices in online pedagogy became crucial. To address the challenging task of re-envisioning teaching practices and learning in a new medium, this article proposes a heightened focus on the beginning portion of the online course experience. At any level of education, maximizing the first weeks of a course can set the necessary foundation for student success. When a course is transitioned to an online environment, getting started can seem daunting, for both the students and the teachers. We propose using a course lead-in, a strategy that uses retention theories to consider potential student barriers and serve as a guide to prepare students for success in online learning. Sample items from the proposed course lead-in are also shared within the article.
Journal of Educators Online. Grand Canyon University, 23300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. e-mail: CIRT@gcu.edu. Web site: https://www.thejeo.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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