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Learnitez: An Effective Solution to Overcoming Challenges Faced by Adult Learners in Distance Education Programs
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
Learnitez E-Delivery Format is presented as an effective solution and best practice that meets the needs of adult learners for challenges commonly faced by adult learners in distance education programs.
Target Audience
This session targets instructors of adult learners who are interested in improving student satisfaction and retention in online programs.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the challenges faced by adults enrolled in distance education programs.
• Better prepare students to learn online.
? Create more effective learning resources and instructional designs for adults through the use of technology.
? Apply the Learnitez E-Delivery Format that reflects best practices for adult learners in distance education programs and enhances the e-learning experience for adult learners in their fields.
? Improve adult student satisfaction and retention in their online programs.
Session Description
I. Introduce the challenges commonly faced by adult learners who enroll in online programs.
II. Specify cases where adult students had significant issues due to inexperience with technology.
III. Summarize the impact of these issues on student satisfaction and retention.
IV. Introduce an effective solution that better meets the needs of adult learners that can be applied to admission practices, orientations, delivery formats, and support services.
VII. Summarize how participants can enrich the online learning experience for adult learners through the Learnitez E-Delivery Format.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Thursday November 7
Primary Presenter
Vicki Dieffenderfer, MS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Work Title
Additional Presenters: Enters In Order.
Jennifer Green, MS, Huntington College of Health Sciences
Work Title
Director of Administration