Office of Academic Technology :: Spring Arbor University

The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 3)

We have been discussing things that can be done in the online learning environment to enhance student motivation and interaction. One of the things we mentioned last week was the critical importance of timely feedback in the online context specifically. This week, we will talk further about feedback and further implications.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 2)

Last week, we talked about the social nature of learning theory and how this can play out in the online learning environment context. This week, we will flesh out what what this might mean for us as we design and deliver distance education courses.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 1)

In the Office of Academic Technology at Spring Arbor University, we are not so much in the business of teaching tools. We are very much in the business of helping faculty best use technological tools to teach.

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Learner Motivation as it Relates to Pedagogy

So, one day you wake up and the moment your feet hit the ground you are ready to go and tackle whatever the day has to offer you. Whatever project or task comes your way doesn’t stand a chance to your ferocious tenacity to ‘get er done’. Then another day comes around and takes everything [...]

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Consulting

OAT offers consulting assistance to individual faculty as well as departments. Our staff can work with you or your department in exploring possible strategies for integrating specific technologies into a course or academic program. Numerous faculty have already partnered with OAT to produce innovative, effective approaches to applying a given technology tool to a specific [...]

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