Adult Learning in Online Classes at VTSU
August 14 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
This one-hour Zoom gathering is designed for Vermont State University instructors who are seeking a broad understanding of adult learning theory and an ability to apply it effectively in their online course development and instruction. The session will begin with a brief overview of demographic data related to our adult learners at VTSU. Afterwards, we will explore the main points of adult learning theory, focusing on practical strategies you can use to support and engage adult students in your online classes.
What You’ll Gain:
*An understanding of the demographic profile and unique needs of adult learners at VTSU and in online higher education.
*An understanding of the core principles of adult learning theory and how they differ from traditional approaches.
*An ability to identify specific instructional strategies that align with adult learning theory for use in online courses.
*An ability to effectively adapt existing assignments to incorporate principles of adult learning.
By attending this session, you will develop baseline proficiency in adult learning theory, which is a criterion for teaching online at VTSU.
Presented By: Lisa Hayward, AVP for Online Program Administration; Jen Garrett-Ostermiller, Director of the CTLI, Jeff Tunney, VTSU Associate Director of the CTLI, and John Ryan Instructional Designer.
Please register for this event. When you do, you will receive an automatic email from the CTLI confirming your registration. This email will include the Zoom link and the option to “add to calendar” using an embedded hyperlink – this will work for Outlook, Google Calendar, and Yahoo Calendar.