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Wednesday, 14 July 2004: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | |||
Oceanic 4 (Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel) | |||
F-10: Student Readiness as a Predictor of Course Satisfaction | |||
| Detailed Description: | The online learning environment can be challenging for students. Some students have the technical skills, but limited computer access. Other students may not have the communication or time management skills necessary to succeed in the online environment. This study examines the correlation of students’ perceptions of their readiness for distance education with student course satisfaction. The results may be useful in helping students’ decide if online courses fit their skills, circumstances and lifestyle. | ||
| Presentation Format: | Paper | ||
| Topic: | Driving student success: Attracting, supporting and retaining learners | ||
| Target Audience: | Faculty and Other Instructors | ||
| Appropriate Audience Level: | Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users | ||
| Abstract Text: | The online learning environment can be challenging for students. Many students struggle to balance work, school, and often families. They may register for distance education courses because they think they will fit into their busy lives more easily, since they do not have to actually travel to class. They may have little understanding of the socio-psychological, communications, and technical skills required to succeed in online learning environment. Results of a study examining the effectiveness of “readiness” as a predictor of overall learner satisfaction in online post-secondary courses will be presented. The hypothesis that a pre-course student self-assessment of distance education readiness will correlate with post-course student satisfaction was tested. Factors which lead to student success and satisfaction will be discussed. These findings will have implications for faculty and students who are trying to determine how well suited a student is for distance education courses. | ||
| Session Leader: | Joan F. Slick University of New Mexico | ||
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