In designing an online course or learning experience, educators can provide students with the best opportunity for success by considering these strategies.
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MAIN POINT: In a recent study, 417 university students were asked about their digital abilities, confidence levels, loneliness, and sense of well-being. The results showed that digital confidence and connectedness are predictive of student success. In other words, the more confident and connected students feel, the better they fare mentally and academically.
...It is a common misconception that virtual school teachers cannot get to know their students as well as they could in a traditional brick-and-mortar building. Virtual school teachers are experts at getting to know their students.
...Despite the flexibility, it’s important to know that online courses can take as much time and effort as traditional classroom courses. You will also need to have specific technical and tactical skills to succeed, such as the need to be able to manage time and communicate effectively.
...Synchronous and asynchronous online learning are the two dominant models in full-time virtual schools. Many school districts have experimented with blended learning and hybrid learning models, but ultimately, synchronous and asynchronous are the common approaches for remote learning and distance learning.
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