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Patrice Prusko

A Dozen Strategies for Improving Online Student Retention | Faculty Focus - 0 views

  • he instructor should create a welcome letter with a few details about herself and the course and have students introduce themselves as well. After students post their introductions in the discussion board, the instructor should respond to each and every student.
  • Never underestimate the importance of instructor presence.
  • it’s best to provide constructive recommendations for improvement that are highly motivating and encouraging.
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  • Make students feel they are a part of the program by letting them know how important their contribution is to the class. One of the most important factors impacting retention is whether students feel they belong to part of a larger community, which can affect whether they continue on a course of study or drop ou
  • Answer all questions posed by students in the faculty forum section within 24-48 hours
  • tudents should perceive that the goals of their learning experience are directly related to their own personal goals.
  • learning experience should be organized around what they see as relevant to the “real world.”
  • collaborative learning techniques in the classroom.
  • Engage students by hosting live webinars.
  • Establish an early alert system
  • the instructor should establish the course expectations.
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