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Learner Characteristics for Online Learning

Learner Characteristics for Online Learning

Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781799815426|ISBN10: 1799815420|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799815433|EISBN13: 9781799815440
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1542-6.ch006
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James Orion Connelly and Paula Miller. "Learner Characteristics for Online Learning." A Conceptual Framework for SMART Applications in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities, IGI Global, 2020, pp.86-101. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1542-6.ch006

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J. Connelly & P. Miller (2020). Learner Characteristics for Online Learning. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1542-6.ch006

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James Orion Connelly and Paula Miller. "Learner Characteristics for Online Learning." In A Conceptual Framework for SMART Applications in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1542-6.ch006

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Abstract

Learner characteristics are vital to student success so that teachers can reach them and stimulate their curiosity such that they will wish to learn and find it interesting. One characteristic unique to the online venue is students feeling isolated. Other distinguishing elements include the type of course, whether students pay for their courses, demographics, self-efficacy, motivation, and control over the learning process. Technical characteristics also affect online learning. These characteristics include user-friendly technology, convenience, sophisticated technology, previous experience with eLearning, and access to mobile technology. Administrative characteristics are also important and include nine constituent elements. These include affective learning engagement and the success of community colleges. Then one must consider recognition of essential learner traits, learning styles, motivational factors, the situation theory of publics, and the role of self-efficacy. Next, administration should promote self-regulatory learning skills and improved course access. Finally, motivation characteristics must also be considered. All of these elements influence student success in online learning.

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