Go2K: 5 Steps To Digital Fluency: Supporting & Preparing Online Learners

Overview

Discover how two institutions, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and Merced College, leverage an online learning platform to empower their students. Lindsey Barclay discusses “eLearning Smart Start,” a PGCC program designed to familiarize students with virtual learning and equip them for success. Meanwhile, Dondi Lawrence sheds light on Merced College’s “Merced College Online,” an innovative, fully online degree program catering to diverse student needs. Despite sharing the same platform, each institution tailors its approach to meet unique requirements. Join the conversation as we dissect the platform’s features, including interactive tools and personalized resources, aiming to enhance the online learning journey. Gain practical insights and best practices for a comprehensive online support system, witnessing firsthand the effective strategies employed by these institutions to create a robust online educational experience.

Objectives

• Understand the development and implementation of “eLearning Smart Start” at Prince George’s Community College, focusing on strategies to familiarize students with virtual learning environments.
• Explore the innovative “Merced College Online” program at Merced College, emphasizing its design to support diverse student populations, including online degree seekers, working adults, and returning students.
• Examine the shared online learning platform used by both institutions, analyzing its features, interactive tools, and personalized resources.
• Gain insights into the disparate methodologies employed by Prince George’s Community College and Merced College to address their unique needs within the same online learning platform.
• Acquire practical knowledge and best practices for building a comprehensive online support system to enhance the overall online learning experience.

Source: Go2Knowledge

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