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Publication Date: 2022-May
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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.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Instructional Design, Higher Education, College Students, Educational Practices, Best Practices, School Holding Power, College Preparation, Electronic Learning, Social Integration, Readiness, Check Lists
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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