College Online Developmental Reading Instruction: Creating a Path to Independent and Active Learning

Online courses require students to be independent readers and efficient learners. College students who need developmental reading lack these qualities; consequently, faculty do not generally view developmental reading courses as appropriate for an online format. However, an effectively designed onli...

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Published inNADE Digest Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 47 - 51
Main Author Johnson, E. Janet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published National Association for Developmental Education 2010
Subjects
Active Learning
Asynchronous Communication
College Students
Developmental Studies Programs
Independent Study
Metacognition
Online Courses
Reading Habits
Reading Instruction
Reading Skills
Remedial Reading
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Technology Uses in Education
Web Based Instruction
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Summary:Online courses require students to be independent readers and efficient learners. College students who need developmental reading lack these qualities; consequently, faculty do not generally view developmental reading courses as appropriate for an online format. However, an effectively designed online course based on best practices can engage less confident students and also promote active learning. The goal is to provide ways to enhance students' college-level reading skills and to develop independent learning. This paper discusses one instructor's online reading course that uses Web tools to create an active learning environment.