) orientation learning goals and conten

assessment

approach

he orientation should

boost students' confidence for success online, foster a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff, equip students with the tools necessary to be positive community members, facilitate academic preparedness and skill-building (e.g., time management), provide support and engagement resources, and give students the opportunity to use the technology they will encounter in their courses.

As in any other learning experience, educators should first identify the desired learning outcomes of the student orientation

nteractive Learning Objects (ILOs): Campus leaders should think through how content will be delivered in order to achieve course objectives and consid

(LMS), or virtual campus, creating a student orientation course within the same virtual space fosters a seamless experience for students

Modality: Think

The course learning outcomes can also help inform what topics should be reinforced in live sessions.

Course location:

employing an ILO where students have to respond to academic integrity scenarios will enable them to relate to the material better than if they simply read an informational page about academic integrity.

acilitated v

e counterbalanced with how the onsite orientation is assessed (with consideration toward creating an equitable experience).

digital badge in the LMS.

to teach students how to become successful online learners. More specifically, we hoped to boost students' confidence in learning online, equip students with the tools necessary to be positive community members, and give students the opportunity to use the technology they would encounter in their courses.

and build basic competency in the digital tools

time-management tip

the importance of study groups,

how to practice "netiquette" (

"Start with Why"

We created an assignment that included the self-enroll link and directions with screenshots on how to locate and submit the completion badge.

A well-planned online orientation is essential for student success ahead.