Student Success Strategies


Home Policies/Guidelines/Tools Orientation/Introduction Communication Management Direct Instruction Discussion/Collaboration Assessment/Feedback Additional Resources Student Success Strategies Glossary and Resources Tips/Strategies/Techniques Self Evaluation	Student Success Strategies Student Success Standards The tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become an active learner The course instructions articulate or link to clear description of the technical support offered Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution's academic support system can assist the student in effectively using the resources provided. Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution's student support services can help students reach their educational goals Course instructions answer basic questions related to research, writing, technology, etc., or link to tutorials or other resources to provide that information The course incorporates ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards and reflect conformance with institutional policy regarding accessibility in online and hybrid courses Course pages and course materials provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content Course pages have links that are self‐describing and meaningful The course ensures screen readability Strategies and Ideas As an instructor, I think the best things I can do is: Define student learning outcomes Build meaningful relationships with my students Customize teaching strategies to meet the needs of my students Engage in ongoing assessment of student learning, self-examination/quality of teaching, and course design Instructors, especially those who teach online, should be aware of and understand the use of emerging technologies in a variety of mediums for teaching and learning based on student needs. I feel that when creating instructional material whether it is a class website, video tutorials, visual images, step-by-step diagrams, and so on; instructors should take into consideration all possible accessibility issues even if it means creating multiple methods of conveying a message or concept. I also feel that when designing these methods of instruction, instructors should take into consideration the different learning theories and strive to decrease cognitive load. Instructors should make available multiple methods of teaching a concept, as well as resources (screen readers, etc.) that can aid students with disabilities such as those who are hearing impaired, and so on. Taking into consideration the different disabilities possible and creating different methods of instruction to accommodate them in advance will save the instructor from having to create alternatives on the fly. Ways I can be ADA compliant include: Taking into consideration all accessibility issues that may come up for students Create a navigation system that will ensure that my students will not get lost and can easily find what they need Create multiple formats of instruction that include step-by-step instructional videos, step-by-step instructional documents, etc. Include all policies, guidlines, detailed syllabus, and detailed class schedule Make avenues for submitting assignments as easy as possible on the student Post weekly announcements All video files, audio files, images, and plug-ins should include an "alt" tag and complex graphics should be accompanied by detailed text descriptions. Video should include captions and audio files should include descriptions. Include links to free resources that can benefit the student in terms of document and video viewing, etc.
Copyright © 2012 Amy E. Hissom - ITEC-67444 - Teaching Online Courses - Personal Online Teaching Toolkit - Fall 2012

Policies/Guidelines/Tools
Orientation/Introduction
Communication
Management
Direct Instruction
Discussion/Collaboration
Assessment/Feedback

Additional Resources
Student Success Strategies
Glossary and Resources
Tips/Strategies/Techniques
Self Evaluation

Student Success Strategies

Student Success Standards

The tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become an active learner
The course instructions articulate or link to clear description of the technical support offered
Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution's academic support system can assist the student in effectively using the resources provided.
Course instructions articulate or link to an explanation of how the institution's student support services can help students reach their educational goals
Course instructions answer basic questions related to research, writing, technology, etc., or link to tutorials or other resources to provide that information
The course incorporates ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards and reflect conformance with institutional policy regarding accessibility in online and hybrid courses
Course pages and course materials provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content
Course pages have links that are self‐describing and meaningful
The course ensures screen readability

Strategies and Ideas

As an instructor, I think the best things I can do is:

Define student learning outcomes
Build meaningful relationships with my students
Customize teaching strategies to meet the needs of my students
Engage in ongoing assessment of student learning, self-examination/quality of teaching, and course design

Instructors, especially those who teach online, should be aware of and understand the use of emerging technologies in a variety of mediums for teaching and learning based on student needs. I feel that when creating instructional material whether it is a class website, video tutorials, visual images, step-by-step diagrams, and so on; instructors should take into consideration all possible accessibility issues even if it means creating multiple methods of conveying a message or concept. I also feel that when designing these methods of instruction, instructors should take into consideration the different learning theories and strive to decrease cognitive load.

Instructors should make available multiple methods of teaching a concept, as well as resources (screen readers, etc.) that can aid students with disabilities such as those who are hearing impaired, and so on. Taking into consideration the different disabilities possible and creating different methods of instruction to accommodate them in advance will save the instructor from having to create alternatives on the fly.

Ways I can be ADA compliant include:

Taking into consideration all accessibility issues that may come up for students
Create a navigation system that will ensure that my students will not get lost and can easily find what they need
Create multiple formats of instruction that include step-by-step instructional videos, step-by-step instructional documents, etc.
Include all policies, guidlines, detailed syllabus, and detailed class schedule
Make avenues for submitting assignments as easy as possible on the student
Post weekly announcements
All video files, audio files, images, and plug-ins should include an "alt" tag and complex graphics should be accompanied by detailed text descriptions. Video should include captions and audio files should include descriptions.
Include links to free resources that can benefit the student in terms of document and video viewing, etc.