Building online campuses is the daily goal of The Learning House, Inc. (TLH). However, for its clients, the launch of a fully-interactive, online campus can be a daunting task. That is why Learning House is making a continuous effort to put itself in clients’ shoes. The extranet — an external networking site through which clients can access links, reports, contact information and more — represents the latest of Learning House’s efforts to improve overall service.
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Five years ago, two-thirds of American adults had access to the Internet. In the years since, Internet accessibility, speed and capability have grown considerably. Today, the World Wide Web is not just a tool for entertainment and email, but a widely-accepted resource for many facets of daily life, including education.
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Every student handles the transition from traditional to online instruction differently. Whether the shift comes naturally or takes a bit of adjustment, strategies exist that each online instructor can implement to promote the growth of intellectual thought online.
Many educators feel that the online education environment is ideal for promoting thinking and fostering intellectual development. In fact, numerous supporters believe that online education is able to bring even the most reticent eLearners around to educational success.
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Over recent decades, post-secondary education has escalated to the top of many individuals’ priority lists, as today’s market often requires one to possess a college degree in order to maintain a competitive edge. For years, dual enrollment programs have provided high school students with the opportunity to experience a taste of college academics. Such programs allow students to enroll in courses for which the credit earned is applicable to both secondary and post-secondary institutions. The popularity of such programs, in many cases, has resulted in state governments encouraging public institutions to develop dual enrollment programs with local secondary schools. Moreover, the latest information shows that dual enrollment programs are reaching new and diverse demographics of students.
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The Live Response System is the latest addition to The Learning House Inc.’s client directory Web site, www.eLearnPortal.com. eLearnPortal provides interested students with a simple-to-navigate online menu, through which they can search by online program (business, education, social work, etc.), online degree (bachelor’s, master’s, certificate, etc.) or name of school. The new Live Response system is designed to offer students a fully-supported experience as they explore possible online education programs.
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In March 2008, we announced several new client and expansion projects in the works in our fast-growing company. Each month, much progress is made and new developments occur, which brings us to reflect upon the growth and success of our clients.
As each new and unique client engages in a partnership with Learning House, we are given the extraordinary opportunity to be a part of their legacy. To our clients, the successful launch of their online campus and/or program is a momentous step in the course of their institution’s overall history. Therefore, we take much pride and care in the induction of each new client into our online family. We are, as a result, happy to announce the following new clients: St. Andrews Presbyterian College (North Carolina), Dana College (Nebraska), Williams Baptist College (Arkansas), California Baptist University (California) and Baptist Student Center at Southeast Missouri State University (Missouri).
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A couple of years ago, I was asked late one Friday night if I could teach an online course for a college in a mid-southern state. I was told that I would have 11 students and that none of the students had ever participated in an online course. Well, yes, I was up to the challenge and would be glad to teach the course. It was my first experience teaching online. The fear that the students were feeling was also present in my heart and mind, but I knew the platform, completed numerous hours of training on the course process, outline, attributes, etc. I thought I was ready to go.
I prepared for more than 30 hours during the weekend. I developed a Power Point presentation, set the syllabus, and reviewed the quizzes, mid-term and final. I provided chat room discussion guides for the students to follow in the interactive chat room. I developed resources for the students to use in the development of their class projects, including Internet sites and attached documents. I was more than just prepared, I was ready for anything and everything, or so I thought.
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In the corporate world, best practices provide the guidance needed to keep a company running smoothly. They supply the guidance necessary to maintain shareholder and client security and to ensure success for everyone involved. Best practices in online learning serve a similar purpose. By creating and adhering to pre-determined rules, goals and missions, institutions of higher learning can develop the best possible environment for education.
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For Dr. Julia Barnes, online instruction has proven to be an experience with many rewards. With ten years of online education experience, Barnes — currently teaching education courses as an adjunct faculty member at Anderson University — knows about the difference distance learning can make in an individual’s life. For the mass population of working professionals, online education offers many professionals opportunities for growth and advancement through a practical package of convenience, flexibility and affordability. However, from the perspective of a faculty member, making this process easily accessible to students comes with a substantial amount of work. More specifically, Barnes understands the valuable support a distance learning provider, such as The Learning House, Inc., can provide toward make life online trouble-free.
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For small, private, brick and mortar colleges and universities, the shift toward online education can often seem like a leap into the unknown. However, in the Spring of 2008, The Learning House, Inc. — a total online education solutions provider — took its own step into new territory with the launch of its pre-packaged Ready-To-Launch Online Programs.
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