Off to a Great Start
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This document summarizes a webinar session on distance learning hosted by NOVA Tech Summit. It introduces the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) at NOVA Community College and discusses webinars as a format for orienting students to distance learning. Key points covered include an overview of ELI student demographics, how webinars work, the goals and content of orientation webinars on distance learning and the student experience, best practices identified, and resources for participants.
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Off to a Great Start
- 1. Off to a Great Start! NOVA Tech Summit Session # 1 – December 2, 2011 Christy Jensen, Counselor/Assistant Professor NVCC – Extended Learning Institute Katie Aimone, Orientation Specialist NVCC – Extended Learning Institute
- 2. Introductions Christy Jensen, Counselor/Asst. Professor Katie Aimone, Orientation Specialist
- 3. Introductions Audience members please take a moment to share the following: Your name Your college Your position Experience with distance education Experience with webinars
- 4. Agenda Introductions ELI – At a Glance Webinar Basics Benefits What We Learned Challenges Moving Forward Resources Demonstration of Webinars (optional)
- 5. ELI – At a Glance Source: NOVA – Daily Enrollment Report for Fall 2011: October 5, 2011 Campus Headcount FTES AL 14,791 6,564 AN 20,536 10,395 ELI 11,117 3,775 LO 9,604 4,571 MA 6,526 3,024 MEC 2,642 932 WO 9,558 4,442
- 6. Student Profile Full-time/Part-time Full-time: 34.5% Part-time: 65.5% Gender Male: 35.3% Female: 64.7% Domicile In-State: 90.2% Out-of-State: 9.8%
- 7. Student Profile Race White: 55.8% Black: 16.0% Asian: 12.3% Hispanic: 9.6% Native American: 0.5% Other: 5.9% Source: NOVA – Fact Book 2006-2007 through 2010-2011
- 8. Webinar A webinar is a web-based seminar. Using the computer of your choice, you will be able to see the presentation and listen in using your computer speakers. A microphone is not required as a text chat feature will be utilized during the webinars for participants to ask questions. All webinars are free; however, registration is required.
- 9. Webinars - Basics Potential/New Student Webinars Is Distance Learning for Me? ELI Orientation Initially offered webinars for the following reasons: Prepare students for taking an online course Address frequently asked questions Free & Optional Standardized registration process One hour in length All sessions are recorded All sessions include a question & answer period
- 10. Marketing Quick- Start Syllabus ELI Website LiveChat ELI Website E-mail College Events
- 11. Registration Process View ELI Website
- 12. Is Distance Learning for Me? Focus- students considering distance learning courses Topics Covered eNOVA Basics ELI – Background Information Introductions (presenters & participants) Course Information Basic Skills/Technology Questions to Consider Course Enrollment Contact Information Optional survey generated when student exists webinar Follow-up with targeted e-mail
- 13. ELI Orientation Focus – students who have enrolled in but have not begun their courses Topics Covered eNOVA Basics ELI – Background Information Introductions (presenters & students) Quick-Start Syllabus Blackboard Overview Taking Exams Student Services & Tips for Success Optional survey generated when student exists webinar Follow-up with targeted e-mail
- 14. Time for Reflection What would be the goal of your webinar? What would you want to know from your participants prior to beginning the webinar? What specifically would you like to cover during the webinar? How would you engage students during the session? How would you follow-up with your students?
- 15. A Few Thoughts Benefits What We Learned Challenges Moving Forward
- 16. Resources ELI Webinars – http://eli.nvcc.edu/webinars.htm Collaborate Training http://www.nvcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/technology/tac/ E-Learning Companion. A Student’s Guide to Online Success Watkins & Corry, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005 The Successful Distance Learning Student Wahlstrom, Williams & Shea, Wadsworth/Thompson Learning, 2003
- 17. Thank you! Thank you for joining us today! Contact Information Christy Jensen, ELI Counselor [email_address] 703.323.2403 Katie Aimone, Orientation Specialist [email_address] 703.323.3510