Session Description
The proverb no man is an island by Donne (1624) is as relative to life today as it was in the 17th century, including the area of education. Connections have and continues to be an important part of education and student success. This is true of both online (Weller, 2007) and traditional classrooms (Kop, 2011). In general, people want connections with their peers, the content, and their faculty. This session will examine technologies which are available in many learning management systems and as open source with a focus on utilizing these technologies to enhance faculty/student/curriculum connection. We will operationally define connection and differentiate between time on task. Additionally, consideration will be given to the role connection can have in improving student success outcomes in the classroom. Lastly, areas for further research will be discussed.
Presenter(s)
Trevor Belcher
Trevor Belcher, Ashford University, San Diego, CA, USADr. Trevor Belcher is an Associate Dean in Ashford University’s College of Health, Human Services, and Science. Over the past two decades, his educational and practical experience have allowed him the opportunity to serve in various capacities such as pastoral ministry, counseling, consulting, teaching, and administration. Previously he was a faculty member and an Associate Dean at Kaplan University and held administrative positions at Patten University and at New Charter University. He has a PhD and MS in Psychology and a BS with a double major in Ministry and Theology.
Jan Tucker
Jan Tucker, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL, USAIn addition to over 25 years of college teaching and administrative positions, I have also worked in the information technology, telecommunications, human resource and operations management fields for several Fortune 500 companies. I have a PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University, an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Auburn University.
Session Type
45-Minute Interactive Session
Audience
All Audiences
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