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General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)

Ensuring Student Success in the Online Learning Environment
Therese Kanai, America College of Education, Chicago, IL, USA, tmk722@hawaii.rr.com Melissa Kaulbach, America College of Education, Chicago, IL, USA, Melissa.Kaulbach@ace.edu Barbara Kamm, America College of Education, Chicago, IL, USA, Barbara.Kamm@ace.edu

Success in the online classroom environment occurs when careful time and attention is given to the various components of the overall online learning experience. The focus needs to be student-centered providing clear expectations along with goals and directions for the learner. By designing entry level courses with an online readiness orientation built into the course, specific content is addressed with the various concerns that arise in an online classroom. The online orientation will afford those involved in this experience with a clear understanding of the expectations. This session will focus on an entry level course that has been specifically designed to ensure student success in the online classroom environment. Attention to details in relationship to course room navigation along with an overarching positive tone allows learners to approach the classroom in a manner that is non-threatening and welcoming. The course design to be presented will reinforce the principles of presenting curriculum with an easy to navigate platform in order to embrace student interaction. The presentation will be learner centered focusing on how they perceive the delivery modality. Acquisition of knowledge is paramount in the learning environment therefore viewing the online classroom via the eyes of the learner is critical for a successful learning experience. The goal of this session is to help those who teach in the online environment with an opportunity for enlightenment academic growth.

All Audiences Online learning, student success