Assignment Overview
This writing assignment explores the online learners in terms of characteristics, learning styles, and challenges.
Deliverables
A 2-page report (12-point font) written in a word processor (like Microsoft Word).
Activity Details
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: Conduct research on online learners.
Use your textbooks, the internet, library resources, and other resources to research the online learner. Starting points for your research can include:
Who is a typical online learner? What is their demographic profile and other characteristics?
How is an online learner different than a traditional learner? What do these differences mean as an instructional designer? As an online instructor?
What learning styles are often associated with online learners? What design considerations do those learning styles imply?
What challenges exist for online learners? What tends to be easier for online learners than traditional learners?
What trends exist for online learners?
Step 2: Write a 2-page paper summarizing your research findings.
Based on the research you conducted in Step 1, write a 2-page paper detailing your findings. Make sure to properly cite any resources used.
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