Title: Freshman Orientation
1Freshman Orientation College Study Skills
(Traditional vs. Online)
2The Digital Divide
- We use the term Digital Divide" to refer to this
gap between those who can effectively use new
information and communication tools, such as the
Internet, and those who cannot. While a consensus
does not exist on the extent of the divide (and
whether the divide is growing or narrowing),
researchers are nearly unanimous in acknowledging
that some sort of divide exists at this point in
time. - (Source http//www.digitaldividenetwork.org/conte
nt/sections/index.cfm?key2 Digital Divide
Network, 2004)
3The Digital Divide
- There has always been a gap between those people
and communities who can make effective use of
information technology and those who cannot. Now,
more than ever, unequal adoption of technology
excludes many from reaping the fruits of the
economy. - (Source http//www.digitaldividenetwork.org/conte
nt/sections/index.cfm?key2 Digital Divide
Network, 2004)
4Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet Global
Perspective
- There are an estimated 429 million people online
globally and of those 429 million. - 41 are in North America
- This represents only 6 of the worlds entire
population - Other facts
- The United States has more computers than the
rest of the world combined - (Source First Quarter 2001 Global Internet
Trends, Neilsen/Netratings)
5Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet Global
Perspective
- When assessed by region, Internet use is
dominated by North Americans - 41 of the global online population is in the
United States Canada - 27 of the online population lives in Europe, the
Middle East and Africa(25 of European Homes are
online) - 20 of the online population logs on from Asia
Pacific(33 of all Asian Homes are online) - Only 4 of the worlds online population are in
South America - (Source First Quarter 2001 Global Internet
Trends, Neilsen/Netratings
6Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet U.S.
Perspective
- In fall of 2000, the U.S. Department of Commerce
found that - 51 of all U.S. homes had a computer
- 41.5 of all U.S. homes had Internet access
- White (46.1) and Asian American Pacific
Islander - (56.8) households continued to have Internet
access at levels more than double those of Black
(23.5) and Hispanic (23.6) households. - (Source Falling Through the Net, 2000, and
Digital Divide Networkhttp//digitaldividenetwork
.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key168, 2004)
7Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet U.S. Perspective
- 86.3 of households earning 75,000 and above per
year had Internet access compared to 12.7 of
households earning less than 15,000 per year. - Nearly 65 of college graduates have home
Internet access - only 11.7 of households headed by persons with
less than a high school education have Internet
access - (Source Falling Through the Net, 2000, and
Digital Divide Networkhttp//digitaldividenetwork
.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key168, 2004
8Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet U.S. Perspective
- Rural areas, though still lagging behind urban
areas, had surpassed inner-cities in Internet
availability and use - Urban 42.3
- Rural 38.9
- Central City 37.7
- (Source Falling Through the Net, 2000, and
Digital Divide Networkhttp//digitaldividenetwork
.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key168, 2004
9Digital Divide Basics Fact Sheet U.S. Perspective
- Of those who use the Internet outside the home
- 62.7 do so at work,
- 18.9 at K-12 schools
- 8.3 in other school settings,
- 9.6 at libraries
- .5 at Community Centers
- 13.8 use someone elses computer
- (Source Falling Through the Net, 2000, and
Digital Divide Networkhttp//digitaldividenetwork
.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key168, 2004
10Community College Faculty
- Constitute 31 of all U.S. Higher education
faculty - Teaching 39 of all higher education students
- 46 of all first-year students
- Source http//www.gseis.ucla.edu/ccs/digests/dig0
210.htm
11 The Uses of Technology in Community Colleges
- Support of Learning
- Support of College Administration
- The Challenges of Acquiring, Integrating and
Using Technology
12Support of Learning
- E-mail
- Immediate availability of information resources
on the World Wide Web - Assist students in need of developmental
education - Dramatically extend the reach of the community
colleges
13Support of College Administration
- Enhanced communication
- Course management
- Integration of HR
- Registration
- Financial aid
- Track the use of student support services -
counseling and tutoring
14 The Challenges of Acquiring, Integrating and
Using Technology
- The Cost of Technology
- The Digital Divide
- Policy Issues Related to Technology
15The Cost of Technology
- Hardware and software developers offer
technological solutions that often are not
cost-efficient or even functional - Administrators must shift from focusing on
specific technological solutions to a broader
conversation about knowledge management - Investment in technology can repay itself through
institutional transformation
16The Digital Divide
- Urban community colleges tend to be better wired
than their rural counterparts - Rural areas of the country are being left behind
- Lack of adequate funding for technological
infrastructure
17Policy Issues Related to Technology
- The right to privacy in electronic communication
- Intellectual property questions (including
ownership of electronically-delivered courses) - The impact of technology on faculty workload
- Raising of student fees to offset cost
18(FO) Topics Discussed Traditional vs.
Online
- Policies and Procedures of Tyler Junior College
- Career Services
- Study Skills
- Time Management
- Support Services
- Policies and Procedures of Tyler Junior College
- Career Services
- Study Skills
- Time Management
- Support Services
19(FO) Topics Discussed Traditional vs.
Online
- Registration and Advisement Procedures and
Options - Advising and Testing Services
- Key Offices and Personnel on Campus
- Cultural, Civic, and Social Activities
- Resources of the College
- Registration and Advisement Procedures and
Options - Advising and Testing Services
- Key Offices and Personnel on Campus
- Cultural, Civic, and Social Activities
- Resources of the College
20(FO) Topics Discussed Traditional vs.
Online
- Instructional and Extracurricular Activities
- Drug Misuse and Abuse
- Student Organizations and Activities
- Crisis Intervention and Community Referral
Services
- Instructional and Extracurricular Activities
- Drug Misuse and Abuse
- Student Organizations and Activities
- Crisis Intervention and Community Referral
Services
21(FO) Topics Discussed Traditional vs.
Online
- TSI Testing Requirements
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Appropriate Classroom Behavior
- Organizational Structure and Academic Schools of
the College - Appeal and Grievance Procedures
- TSI Testing Requirements
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Appropriate Classroom Behavior
- Organizational Structure and Academic Schools of
the College - Appeal and Grievance Procedures
22(CSS) Topics DiscussedTraditional
Online
- Setting goals
- Time Management
- Managing Stress/Test Anxiety
- Memory
- Taking Notes/Reading
- Setting goals
- Time Management
- Managing Stress/Test Anxiety
- Memory
- Taking Notes/Reading
23(CSS) Topics DiscussedTraditional
Online
- Thinking Visually
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Test Taking Skills
- Communicating
- Thinking Visually
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Test Taking Skills
- Communicating
24(CSS) Topics DiscussedTraditional
Online
- Diversity
- Health
- Using School Resources
- Change
- Career
- Diversity
- Health
- Using School Resources
- Change
- Career
25(FO) Grading Procedure Traditional vs.
Online
- TASK POINTVALUES
- Treasure Hunt
- Worksheet 5
- Library Tour Verification Worksheet
5 -
- Academic Advising Worksheet
5
- TASK POINT VALUES
- WebCT Tutorial 20
-
- Deans, Schools, and Advisors
5 -
- Academic Advising and Testing
5 -
26(FO) Grading Procedure Traditional vs.
Online
- Student Handbook Worksheet 5
- First Two LRC Assignments 10
- THEA Worksheet 5
- HPE Center Tour Worksheet 5
- College Regulations 20
- Explore a Degree 20
- Financial Aid 20
-
- Postings 20
27(FO) Grading Procedure Traditional vs.
Online
- GPA Worksheet 5
- Second Two LRC Assignments 10
- Career Info Worksheet 5
- Final Exam 40
- This comes to a total of 100 points
-
- Attendance 15
- Test 10
- This comes to a total of 135 points.
28(FO) The breakdown of the grading scale
Traditional vs. Online
- COURSE GRADE TOTAL POINTS
- A 90-100
- B80- 89
- C70-79
- D60-69
- F59 and below
- COURSE GRADE TOTAL POINTS
- A 135 - 125
- B 124 - 115
- C 114 - 105
- D 104 - 95
- F 94 - 0
29(CSS) Grading ProcedureTraditional
Online
- Attendance 20 pts
- Participation 15 pts
- Tests 15 pts
- Project 50 pts
- Exercises 10 pts
- Participation 25 pts
- Tests 10 pts
- Assignment 1 15 pts
- Assignment 2 15 pts
- Assignment 3 15 pts
- Journal 10 pts
30(FO) Grading Assignments Traditional
vs. Online
- Must be collected
- Reading time lengthy
- Grading is time consuming
- Passed back to the class
- Physically place in the grade book
- Less efficient
- Automatically collected
- Reading time shorter
- Grading time is cut in half
- Never need passing back
- Automatically placed into grade book
- More efficient
31(CSS) Grading Assignments Traditional
vs. Online
- Must be collected
- Given to Instructor if late
- Grading is time consuming
- Passed back to the class
- Put in the grade book
- Automatically collected
- Received by program
- Grading time is cut in half
- Never need passing back
- Automatically placed into grade book
32(FO CSS) Availability Traditional
vs. Online
- Fit course to students schedule
- Courses limited to space
- Courses take up real estate from other major
classes
- Course can be taken at students leisure
- Course limits raised due to experience of
Instructor - Opens up real estate for other major classes
33(FO CSS) Bottom Line Traditional vs.
Online
- Fixed cost/student (Hourly)
- No extra charge to student
- 8 wk. course space unused for 2nd 8 wks.
- Fixed cost/student (Hourly)
- Extra charges for lab, CDs, etc.
- 8 wk. coursecan be taught 2nd 8 wks and not use
up real estate
34Conclusion Traditional vs.
Online
- Time consuming
- More paper work
- More real estate used
- Student satisfaction
- Taught at specific time
- Convenient-because it is familiar
- Time consuming but more efficient
- Less paper work
- No real estate used
- Taught at any time
- Extremely convenient
35Conclusion
- Technology acquisition and implementation brings
challenges as well as benefits - Although technological innovations are exciting,
we must remember that technology is a toolone
that should help our lives, not rule them. - Source Transue, P J. (2001). The big boxÂ
Looking back on technology. Community College
Journal, 72(2), 6. - http//www.gseis.ucla.edu/ccs/digests/digest0309.h
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