Are online courses for me? A student perspective

In past online development classes, we've talked about how students may need to prepare to be online. This fall, we have a special set of circumstances: all students will, to some extent, be online students. Faculty can help students by including information about support resources early and often in their online classes.

In Week 0-1:

Recommend the Lane Online resources below:

  • Lane's Keep Learning page offers resources to all students learning through online means, including technical resources and community supports.
  • All enrolled students can access live technical support in the Student Support Hub (on Moodle) or at the SHeD Zoom desk.
  • Test yourself: Online Readiness Questionnaire (Note: Students can enter your course number here if you'd like to see the results for your class).

Instructors are the best source for this information! Add the following to a course welcome email or your first announcement to help students start on the right path:

Is this your first online course, or are you anxious about how to succeed online? The resource Keep Learning web page will help you find the support and answers you need.

In Weeks 2-10:
  • Remind students that online tutoring is available in most subject areas, often well beyond our normal business hours. The Student Support Hub and the Tutoring Services web site will have the most current links.
  • Early Outreach Specialists are available to work with students who need help getting connected to tutoring and campus resources; faculty referrals are encouraged.
  • For students who are really struggling with or anxious about taking online courses, Lane offers a free 1 credit Effective Digital Learning (EL121) course. Students can enroll through the end of Week 1 or opt to take a late-start course beginning in Week 5.