#IOLchat Archive

#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.

Wednesday March 1, 2017
12:00 PM EST

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #InsideOnlineLearning
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:09 PM EST

Starting now ... #IOLchat - We're talking about roadblocks to online student success, graduation this week. Join in! #onlineEd
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:21 PM EST

One big question today .... Q) What are the biggest roadblocks online students face? What's stopping them from graduating? #iolchat
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:27 PM EST

Reply: online Ss face multiple roadblocks to graduation. Insufficient financial aid for degree completion huge #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:29 PM EST

This is exactly what came out of a recent student survey I was involved with - challenges related to #collegecosts #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:31 PM EST

I think there are academic issues, too, but it's the non-academic stuff that seems to bring things to a halt - money, time mgmt... #iolchat
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:32 PM EST

May be counseling a S today about this. Ss online often are transfers. They accumulate hours, no degree, cost #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:33 PM EST

Reply: yes, money. The demand for immediate income drives Ss to part-time work that influences time mng. #IOLchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:34 PM EST

Yes! Transfer credits. They can start to mount quickly, and then not count, if you move around,unsure of goals. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:35 PM EST

A vicious cycle of sorts, unfortunately. #iolchat
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philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:36 PM EST

Agree. Too many credits not applicable to degree requirements. All credits deplete funds and aid eligibility. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:39 PM EST

Sometimes a gap in student understanding - credits may be accepted, but as "electives" not needed courses. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:43 PM EST

Another roadblock identified in recent study - access to Internet, acquiring needed technology (laptop, etc.). Anyone seeing this? #iolchat
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:44 PM EST
Advising early and often is required for Ss. Having credits accumulate must be understood in light of degree requirements, yes. #IOLchat
- CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:39 PM EST
  
  Sometimes a gap in student understanding - credits may be accepted, but as "electives" not needed courses. #iolchat
  In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:47 PM EST

#IOLchat Yes, accessibility is an issue. More Ss rely on mobile devices due to connectivity and hardware problems.
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:50 PM EST

Not sure we're doing enough on the support and teaching sides to identify this one. At least not quickly. #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul Mar 1 @ 12:53 PM EST

May need to have Ss do connectivity and system check to determine if they have access when needed. Good point. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Mar 1 @ 12:56 PM EST

We're nearing the end of the #IOLchat hour .... thanks to @philosophypaul for making it happen! It's always great to share perspectives.
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participatechat Mar 1 @ 1:00 PM EST

#IOLchat just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at https://t.co/tXOC3ozmZ8