Biography of an eLearner
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This document describes Arya, an eLearner student. It outlines that Arya prefers using technology for learning and expects her instructors to do the same. She likes multitasking and learning through visuals rather than text. The document discusses that Arya initially attended a traditional in-person college but felt bored due to the lack of technology and collaboration. She found a better fit at an eLearning college that met her preferences for hands-on and flexible learning using social media tools.
Biography of an eLearner
- 1. Patrick Brown ELN104 August 30, 2017 Biography of an eLearner
- 2. Aryas eLearning characteristics Tech-savvy: As a millennial Arya loves technology and knows how to use it to her benefit socially and educationally She expects her instructors to understand and use technology Multi-tasker: Arya likes to slice through multiple tasks as a means to stay engaged and accelerate her learning Arya prefers to learn with pictures, sound and videos instead of scrolling through text. Meet Arya Stark a Rio Salado eLearner
- 3. Arya initially attended an in-person community college The classroom was traditional and didnt utilize technology or any interactive learning strategies Arya grew bored and unsatisfied due to few opportunities to collaborate or explore topics in a way that interested her The traditional class schedules conflict with her work schedule Aryas Educational Journey
- 4. Wants hands on learning experience with real-life examples and activities Collaborate with other students on projects and assignments Tech-savvy instructors that will use social media and Web 2.0 tools to engage her learning A flexible school and assignment schedule Aryas Learning Goals and Preferences
- 5. Social Media tools provided a platform for Arya to learn and progress through others Collaborating with other students via social media tools kept Arya engaged and motivated The online environment also allowed Arya to share and receive immediate feedback from her classmates and instructor using the technology she uses everyday The regular feedback maintained her engagement in the class Arya and Social Media
- 6. Arya found that a college that provides eLearning is a better fit for her lifestyle, schedule, and educational expectations Having the opportunity to collaborate with other students and participate in hands-on activities contributed to her higher engagement and satisfaction The eLearning course provided interactivity that satisfied Aryas need to accelerate her learning by having the opportunity to participate in multiple tasks and activities In the end Arya felt like part of the pack and less like a lone wolf in the classroom Results