ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIvy Meighan

Ashford EDU600:Introduction to Online LearningInstructor: Dr. Robert Voelkel

04/19/2015

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Traditional vs. Online Learning Environment

STUDENT ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Traditional Learning• Be on time to class.• Limited absences.• Manage time appropriately.• Turn assignments in on time.• Follow class/school rules and regulations.

• Be a model student.

Online Learning• Meet weekly deadlines.• Respond to posts on your own time.

• Learn and improve time management skills and techniques.

• Meet the recommended weekly interaction for your course.

• Be a model student.

INSTRUCTOR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Traditional Learning• Plan lesson.• Design course outcome.• Support and guide students.• Be available to students.

Online Learning•  Learner-instructor interaction.

•  Learner-learner interaction.• Learner-content interaction.• Instructor feedback.• Frequent evaluation of student.

CHALLENGES FOR STUDENTS IN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

• Self Discipline • Hidden costs• Fit for Learning Style• Limited Social Interaction• Family interruptions

CHALLENGES FOR STUDNETS IN TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMENT

• Lack of flexibility.• Travel expenses.• Lack of transportation.• Learning style.• Personalities.• Dedication.• Time constraints.

CHALLENGES FOR INSTRUCTORS IN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

CHALLENGES FOR INSTRUCTORS IN TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMENT

TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION

• INSTRUCTORS

REFERENCES• Işman, A., Dabaj, F., Altinay, Z., and Altınay, F. (2014). Roles of the Students and Teachers in Distance Education. Retrieved on 4/19/2015, from, http://www.itdl.org/Journal/May_04/article05.htm

• Notable Differences Between Online and Traditional College Settings. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://top5onlinecolleges.org/differences-between-online-and-traditional-college-settings/

• Ecology of Education. (2011). Four Challenges of Online Education. Retrieved on 4/19/2015, from http://ecologyofeducation.net/wsite/four-things-online-education-cant-do/