Think about the set of learners that have come through the course(s) you’ve taught. Reflecting upon that group of learners, consider the subjects you teach and think of some methods or examples (similar to the ones presented in the lecture) where age and gender diversity may impact the ability of students to learn the material you are teaching. Has this already occurred to your knowledge? Why might certain material you are…
Think about the set of learners that have come through the course(s) you’ve taught. Reflecting upon that group of learners, consider the subjects you teach and think of some methods or examples (similar to the ones presented in the lecture) where cultural or socioeconomic diversity may impact the ability of students to learn the material you are teaching. Has this already occurred to your knowledge? Why might certain material you are…
One of the challenges as an instructor is teaching topics to all types of learners that may set foot in your class. Consider the potential diverse learner set that you can have or have had in the classroom. Then reflect upon any previous experience with diverse learner sets or specific diverse learners. Has learner diversity already impacted any courses or lessons you have taught? If so, please journal about those experience(s). If…
Task: As you’ve learned, state regulations can have a big impact on online education. These impacts not only affect online-only education providers, but also campus-based education providers that offer some distance education programs or include a supervised field experience out-of-state. What are your opinions toward state regulations toward online educational efforts? Questions to consider: Do you agree with the role state regulations plan in online-based education? Why or why not? What are some…
Task: As you’ve learned, there are many terms and phrases that may have different meanings depending on the state. An “institution” in Louisiana may differ from an “institution” in North Carolina. In your journal, discuss how the ambiguity of certain terms impacts the authorization process. Questions to consider: Why do these terms tend to differ? How impactful can these differences be? Is there a benefit for certain states having more stringent definitions, while…
Task: In your journal, please describe any previous experience you’ve had in dealing with state regulations. Questions: What kind of general experience have you had so far with state regulations in your current/past role? Were the regulations you encountered easily dealt with, or were there issues along the way? What could have made the process go more smoothly? Note: If you don’t have a specific example, feel free to describe a situation you…
Reflect on your campus’ mission statement and/or goals. Then focus on your school’s best attributes and what makes your campus unique to a prospective student. This will help build some value propositions that can be helpful during the admissions process. It can show the benefits a prospective student can experience while pursuing a certificate or degree at your campus. After the reflection, explain or make a list containing value propositions that…
Reflect upon each stage of the Relationship Cycle. For each stage, think about how you can meet the goal to foster a positive admissions relationship with prospective students. Questions to Consider Stage 1: How do you establish yourself as a trustworthy individual? Stage 2: What keywords or phrases can distinguish a student in the browsing stage versus the ready-to-move-forward stage? Stage 3: What are some reasons a student may be pursuing their education? How…
Throughout the various sections, there have been many positive aspects of Linkedin as it relates to career-ready students. Now, let’s take a look and see how Linkedin can benefit the school. Reflect on all the different aspects of Linkedin, and answer the following question: Do you use or see any possible ways for your campus (or career management department) to use Linkedin? How does this way benefit the college, career management…
You should have a strong understanding of extra resources that Linkedin offers outside of a profile. Items like connections, groups and the job search function can help you and your students prepare for the job application process. With all of those features, a career management official can take advantage of those options, especially the search tool, you and the students can research companies when applying for jobs or preparing for an…
