Student Experiences in an Online First-Year Seminar Paired with Remedial Mathematics

Student Experiences in an Online First-Year Seminar Paired with Remedial Mathematics

Educational research has explored the influence of first-year seminars, online course delivery, and developmental coursework on first-year student success, yet there is limited research on how these educational components intersect. A collective case study approach was used to explore the experience...

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Main Authors: Max Walling, Dana Van De Walker, Kathleen Gilbert, Matthew Olmstead, Forrest Lane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention
Online Access:https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/view/2442
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spelling doaj-5c5787353e714963858420e8e133198d2021-06-10T17:28:10ZengUniversity of Minnesota Libraries PublishingJournal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention1534-22632690-45352020-05-0127110.24926/jcotr.v27i1.24422116Student Experiences in an Online First-Year Seminar Paired with Remedial MathematicsMax Walling0Dana Van De Walker1Kathleen Gilbert2Matthew Olmstead3Forrest Lane4Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversityEducational research has explored the influence of first-year seminars, online course delivery, and developmental coursework on first-year student success, yet there is limited research on how these educational components intersect. A collective case study approach was used to explore the experiences of students enrolled in an online first-year seminar that was paired with a developmental mathematics course. Students reported different motivating factors and expectations for enrolling in the course, yet all expressed a desire to improve their academic performance and confidence. These results help to inform how delivery of an online FYS can support the goals of students and institutions.https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/view/2442
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description Educational research has explored the influence of first-year seminars, online course delivery, and developmental coursework on first-year student success, yet there is limited research on how these educational components intersect. A collective case study approach was used to explore the experiences of students enrolled in an online first-year seminar that was paired with a developmental mathematics course. Students reported different motivating factors and expectations for enrolling in the course, yet all expressed a desire to improve their academic performance and confidence. These results help to inform how delivery of an online FYS can support the goals of students and institutions.
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