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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #InsideOnlineLearning

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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:10 PM EST

Paul just checking in #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:11 PM EST

Hi Paul! Hope your week is going well. :) #iolchat

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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:12 PM EST

Yes, moving forward. Yours? #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:13 PM EST

Yep, moving forward. And enjoying some nice weather this week. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:14 PM EST

Starting now! Join #IOLchat to share your ideas about "online college readiness." #OnlineEd #HIgherEd

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:17 PM EST

Our first Q is coming up ... #collegereadiness #onlinelearning #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:19 PM EST

Q1) How do you describe “college readiness?” Are there issues related to *online* learning specifically? #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:23 PM EST

A1 #IOLchat Online readiness of Ss should precede enrollment and may be acquired through experience or dedicated training.

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:24 PM EST

I think the "precede enrollment" piece is critical here. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:28 PM EST

Is there usually time (or resources) built in between application/acceptance and enrollment, to assess students and prepare? #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:28 PM EST

#IOLchat Throw Ss in and let them sink-or-swim may not be effective or smart for online learning when it can be avoided with preparation.

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:24 PM EST

I think the "precede enrollment" piece is critical here. #iolchat
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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:29 PM EST

#IOLchat AP classes may prepare Ss for online experience and Summer Boot Camp may be another venue to prepare for online ed.

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:31 PM EST

Like the summer boot camp idea! Sort of a more detailed, hands-on Orientation, perhaps. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:34 PM EST

I can also see where added preparation time might be a tough sell, however, for students. Could be time well spent though! #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:35 PM EST

Reply #IOLchat Yes, Summer Boot Camp can be a bridge program with a dedicated training in online education.

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jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:36 PM EST

Appropriate hardware, software, and connectivity also important. Obsolete systems lead to frustration #IOLchat

jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:37 PM EST

Hi #iolchat .. Happy Wednesday =)

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:37 PM EST

Yes, tough sell for Ss prepared already. For newbies needing to complete grad. requirements online easier sell. #IOLchat

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:38 PM EST

A1) May even starkt before orientation...marketing the program as rigorous and setting appropriate expectations #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:38 PM EST

Jennifer, are you thinking obsolete equipment or early version LMSs? #IOLchat

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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:39 PM EST

#IOLchat Good point. Market with transparency and tech. skills required.

jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:38 PM EST

A1) May even starkt before orientation...marketing the program as rigorous and setting appropriate expectations #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:41 PM EST

Aaaaaand .... I'm back! Computer crash :( Sorry, folks. #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:42 PM EST

True..you want to have new software but not so new that most can't connect and communicate #iolchat

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jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:42 PM EST

I mean students' equipment, since that is student readiness issue. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:42 PM EST

Hi @jshamsy and @jmm140! Great to see you both. :) #iolchat

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:43 PM EST

Hello! #iolchat

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jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:44 PM EST

Expectation should be realistic. Using $500 computer, 5 year old software, and free wifi will be frustrating. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:45 PM EST

There's an focus on academics when we refer to "readiness" usually, but the tech side is so important, too. Expectations! #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:45 PM EST

#IOLchat Yes, Ss should factor in accessibility w own equipment, institutional equipment, mobile apps, and connectivity

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:47 PM EST

Q2) Do you encounter students who aren’t ready for online courses? What resources are available? #iolchat

philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:48 PM EST

#IOLchat Stats suggest Ss with lower income are accessing online with mobile devices. Your thought on the phenomenon?

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:48 PM EST

A2) All the time...usually it is the expectation level or having the tools to do well in online learning #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:48 PM EST

A2) Some schools are better than others setting expectations and giving support tools #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:49 PM EST

Thoughts? #collegereadiness MT @philosophypaul Stats suggest Ss with lower income are accessing online with mobile devices. #iolchat

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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:49 PM EST

A2 #IOLchat Yes. Adult learners or newbies. Tutorials are available if they use. A dedicated tutorial will help get started

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:50 PM EST

Agreed- gets back to marketing, recruiting in a way. What do Ss need to succeed and where can they find it if don't have? #iolchat

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philosophypaul Feb 8 @ 12:52 PM EST

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:53 PM EST

May need to have support services reach out in learner-centric approach -- may not feel confidence need helping hand #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:53 PM EST

Great resource from Pew! Will be interesting to see more in coming years. #iolchat

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:53 PM EST

I agree..I think the future is going to be partially in mLearning #iolchat

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jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:53 PM EST

We have institutional https://t.co/JSejzh94ze membership. Good for Excel, PPT skills students need in our program. #iolchat

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wesnice Feb 8 @ 12:54 PM EST

#iolchat A2: I make screencasts for students to solve specific issues. Not sure about general resources. That would be helpful!

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:54 PM EST

Yes - I rarely see students take initiative to get help until the problem's been around for a while. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:55 PM EST

Hi Wes and welcome to the chat! #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:56 PM EST

Screencast tools are definitely helpful, and pretty easy to use these days. :) #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:56 PM EST

A great resource for students! #collegereadiness #onlinelearning #IOLchat

jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:53 PM EST

We have institutional https://t.co/JSejzh94ze membership. Good for Excel, PPT skills students need in our program. #iolchat
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wesnice Feb 8 @ 12:57 PM EST

A1: Being ready for college in the online world seems to have a lot to do with personal behavior, goals, self-directed learning #iolchat

jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:58 PM EST

Mobile devices covers a lot of territory. Typical phone screen would not be adequate for course I teach. #iolchat

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jshamsy Feb 8 @ 12:58 PM EST

Yes!!! These are soft skills that students may not have had to totally development in K-12... #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:59 PM EST

Yes! Attitude and approach have a lot to do with success, no matter your writing and math skills, and computer set up. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Feb 8 @ 12:59 PM EST

Are you thinking more about tablets? Or laptop (the original "mobile" device)? #iolchat

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jmm140 Feb 8 @ 12:59 PM EST

There is "technically possible" and then there is what falls within a reasonable level of frustration. #iolchat

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