Student Perspectives on “What Works Well in Online Teaching”
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Presenters: Morgan Freking (Online Student Support and Engagement Coordinator), Gloria Bryant (Online Student Success Manager), Dana Fullmer (Online Learning Coaching Coordinator), Paul Montone (Training and Development), and Online Learning Student Ambassadors (Pia Guedez, Muhunga, Bin Muhunga Munga, and Pacifica Young).
Summary
In this presentation, members of the PCC Online Learning Student Success Team and Student Ambassadors share valuable insights into what helps online learners thrive. With nearly a third of PCC students taking classes entirely online, creating structured, supportive, and engaging virtual environments is essential. The panel highlights key campus resources, including Online Learning Success Coaching, the Learning Technology Help Desk, and the Start Guide for Online Learning. Student Ambassadors also break down effective teaching practices through their own lived experiences. They emphasize how clear communication, active discussion board presence, timely assignment feedback, accessible course design, and detailed Class Details pages directly impact student motivation and success.
Presentation Slides: Student Perspectives on “What Works Well in Online Teaching” Slides
Presentation Outcomes
- Discover PCC Online Learning support services, including success coaching, help desk support, and student engagement initiatives.
- Understand how the Start Guide for Online Learning prepares students for online course requirements and expectations.
- Identify essential and high-impact teaching practices across key areas such as course design, community building, and feedback.
- Learn directly from PCC Student Ambassadors about how instructor presence, communication expectations, and timely grading improve student retention.
- Apply practical strategies to enhance online Class Details pages, discussion forums, and course materials for better accessibility and student success.
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