Creating connections and building belonging: more than 'just another online library class'
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Paper/Presentation Title | Creating connections and building belonging: more |
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Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | Derrington, Kate (Author), McGregor, Rowena (Author) and Bartlett, Cristy (Author) |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | Perth, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/event/stars-2021-online/ |
Conference/Event | 6th Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2021) |
Event Details | 6th Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2021) Parent Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention and Success (STARS) Conference Delivery In person Event Date 05 to end of 09 Jul 2021 Event Location Perth, Australia |
Abstract | Online university enrolment is increasing, appealing as a flexible, convenient, and cost-effective option. Many online students are from non-traditional backgrounds and underprepared for university, increasing their risk of attrition. Regional universities, with up to 75% of students enrolled online, are thus uniquely vulnerable. Current scholarship indicates retention of online learners requires skill development and a sense of belonging to the university. In response, an online study support program was developed. Several principles from ‘The National Guidelines for Improving student access, participation and success in higher education in Australia’ (Stone, 2017) drove the program. The program was piloted in three semesters of 2019. Incidental feedback indicates students appreciate connecting with the university, and their peers. In 2020/1, an online engagement framework will be used to evaluate and invigorate the program. |
Keywords | transition, retention, online education, teacher presence, library |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390104. English and literacy curriculum and pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL) |
Byline Affiliations | Library Services |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6qwv/creating-connections-and-building-belonging-more-than-just-another-online-library-class
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