A Simple Suggestion for Reducing First-time Online Student Anxiety

This is a case study of a best-practice suggestion for addressing anxiety among first-time online students. This is a significant problem with many students new to online classes and one that benefits from early intervention. A simple devise for alleviating first-time online student anxiety is prese...

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Published inJournal of online learning and teaching Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 129
Main Author Clair, David St
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Long Beach Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) 01.03.2015
Subjects
Anxiety
College students
Educational Environment
Educational Technology
Online Courses
Online instruction
School Holding Power
Student retention
Teaching Methods
Test Anxiety
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Summary:This is a case study of a best-practice suggestion for addressing anxiety among first-time online students. This is a significant problem with many students new to online classes and one that benefits from early intervention. A simple devise for alleviating first-time online student anxiety is presented. Through the use of a Check-in Quiz, first-time online students can be taken on a tour of the class website without the fear and anxiety that typically accompany assignments and exams. This is a simple, low-pressure, and effective way of quickly introducing first-time students to the online class format. The essential elements that make an effective Check-in Quiz are also discussed.
ISSN:1558-9528