Using Effective Technology to Reach At-risk College Students Succeed in Online Courses: What College Professors Need to Know

Abstract

Should at-risk college students take online courses? The researchers argue that with the essential learning supports, online technical tools, and an understanding of the unique psychosocial characteristics and academic barriers at-risk students confront, they can succeed in college online courses. Effective online technological tools and learning supports are discussed and recommended.

Presenters

Ellen Flynn
Education Faculty, School of Education, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Knowledge Makers

KEYWORDS

TECHNOLOGY LEARNING SUPPORTS, AT-RISK COLLEGE STUDENTS, COURSE DESIGN, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT