Orientation programs for online learning in community colleges and the impact on student self-efficacy

As colleges continue to grow virtual course offerings for students, an increasing number of institutions are seeking to impact readiness for online learning. Orientation programs for specifically intended for online learning are among the strategies many community colleges are employing to improve s...

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Summary:As colleges continue to grow virtual course offerings for students, an increasing number of institutions are seeking to impact readiness for online learning. Orientation programs for specifically intended for online learning are among the strategies many community colleges are employing to improve student self-efficacy for the skills and attributes needed for success in e- learning. Through a case study, this paper reviews 26 orientation programs specifically for online learning at community colleges in the United States.