Hostos Online Learning Assessment (HOLA): A Survey of Student Perceptions
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https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v6.n2.228Keywords:
online learning, asynchronous, hybrid, blended, student, community college, urban, Hispanic, African AmericanAbstract
The Office of Education Technology (EdTech) at Hostos Community College and faculty members from various departments created the Hostos Online Learning Assessment (HOLA) Task Force to design a survey for gathering and assessing data about students’ perceptions of their online learning experiences. The task force wanted to utilize the survey results to identify strengths and weaknesses in online instruction and student preparedness for the online learning environment. Student perceptions of online learning are integral to building upon current best practices and also gauging the preparedness of the students for the online learning environment, particularly in an urban, Hispanic-serving community college. The survey and results will be discussed within the broader context of best practices and online learning assessments as well as the way the HOLA Task Force is utilizing the data to make meaningful changes in the survey instrument as well as planning for continuous improvement in online learning.
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