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PAD 2023
Success Course for GCC Students
History
- Based on Bb
- Data from:
- Students
- IR
- Faculty / Staff
Success Course for GCC Students
Learning Outcomes
- Strengthen academic habits including time management, motivation, organization, and study skills.
- Communicate professionally with college faculty and staff.
- Adeptly navigate key course content within Brightspace.
- Demonstrate ability to locate college resources appropriate to student needs.
- Develop connections to peer groups with shared interests in virtual campus communities.
Results Summary
Initial Results
- 97% self-reported higher confidence in Brightspace
- Higher GPA
+0.25 -> +0.31
- 7% more likely to complete with C or higher
Touring the Course
Tour
- Assumes basic Internet navigation
- Spiral design
- Split into brief overview and in-depth sections
Mini Course Experience
Course Map
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Orientation
- Knowledge Check: Truths & Myths
- Meet the Staff
- Semester Overview
- Time Calculator
- Four Key Practices for Success
- Finding Help
- Orientation Checklist
30-Minute Orientation
Unit 1: Planning
- Last-minute paperwork snags
- Course modalities
- Textbooks & Access Codes
- Discussion Board
- GCC Resources
- Making Online Learning Engaging
- Show Us Your Learning Space
- First Generation Vocabulary
- Two Things All Students Need
Unit 2: Learning
- How to be an Active Student
- Library Resources
- Tutoring Resources
- The Grading and Feedback Cycle
- Learning Strategies Handout
- Take a Quiz
- Weekly Time Planning
- Emergency Preparedness
Unit 2: Learning
Unit 3: Persisting
- Learn about goal-driven motivation
- The Written Assignment Cycle
- Making Connections on Campus
- Interacting in Class
- Online Community
- Better Communication
Unit 3: Persisting
Initial Results
Results
- Student Feedback
- IR Reporting
- Faculty/Peer Review
- Not enough data for long-term assessment
Student Engagement
Spring 2022: 8%
Summer 2022: 19%
Fall 2022: 17%
Student Feedback
97% self-reported higher confidence
IR Reporting
7% more likely to complete on time with a passing grade
IR
Reporting
+0.25 GPA overall
+0.31 GPA afterwards
More likely to remain engaged (F, not W)
Student Focus Group
"I like how you've added the part giving students instructions on skimming through ... that's great if we're already tech-savvy"
Student Focus Group
"I wasn't sure what I was getting into with online courses, but I felt much more confident after this course."
"I expected Zoom classes like in high school and this was very different. Doing this course made me ready for online college."
Peer Review
"The content is comprehensive ... helpful on a practical level, and not at all busy work."
Peer Review
"I had some assumptions going into this semester and I saw a lot of myself in [the planning] section."
"...would like to see some more interactive components - knowledge checks, quizzes, videos..."
Your Classroom
Your Classroom
Pull planning, preparation, and foundational computer skills out
Prepare for Success
- Import our ready-made page
- Encourage students to complete awards
Awards
Throughout the Semester
How do I upload an Assignment?
... check my grades?
... download Pulse?
... find a tutor?
... keep track of deadlines?
FAQ
Suggestions to gcconline@genesee.edu
Future Plans
Next Steps
- Foundational Knowledge Base
- Vibrant Online Community
- Student Pen Pals
- Virtual Chat Bot for Quick Answers
- "Study Together" Program