1. Online Strategies for Supporting Adult Learners ED5006-8 Michele Dougherty November 12, 2011 Glen Gatin

2. Growth in higher education National Center for Educational Services Financial crises in higher education Trends in Higher Education

3. The IT and Net Gen Learning Paradigm Recruitment of adult learners since 1970s Serving adult learners Andragogy

4. Characteristics of Adult Learners Self motivation Curiosity about learning Extensive work and life experiences Critical thinking skills The capacity to engage in self-directed learning The ability to apply their perspectives and experiences to course content Adult Learner Characteristics

5. Benefits of Online Learning Environments Multiple role playing Time saving and management Flexibility and convenience

6. Better academic performance Instructional effectiveness Deeper student-faculty interaction More involved in the program Value on self-improvement and job enhancement

7. Student or Customer Students as customer Students as students Student expectations

8. Learning Style Processing information How one learns new information Effective learning

9. One Size Does Not Fit All Interactive Environments Active Involvement Digital natives Implications

10. Ubiquitous Learning Digital delivery Virtual space Flexibility and adaptability

11. Meaningful Delivery Aligning teaching strategies with learning preferences Enhanced learning Asynchronous instruction

12. Tying it Together Flexible teaching methods New Learning spaces Adaptable and changing learning preferences

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