Mentoring at a Distance: Helping Adult Learners Succeed in an Online Learning Environment

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Shrader, V.E. & Jiang, M. (2001). Mentoring at a Distance: Helping Adult Learners Succeed in an Online Learning Environment. In C. Montgomerie & J. Viteli (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2001 (pp. 1725-1726). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2001
Norfolk, VA
2001
ISBN 1-880094-42-8
  Craig Montgomerie & Jarmo Viteli
AACE

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Vincent E. Shrader, Mingming Jiang, Western Governors Univ., USA

Abstract

This paper presents a discussion on mentoring strategies in an online learning environment. Material has been culled from numerous research studies in distance learning and practical experience mentoring over 150 graduate students in a learning and technology program. Topics include what mentors should know about adult online learners, beginning with the end in mind, developing goals, frequent communication of expected goals and outcomes, fostering relationships of trust, and providing adequate follow-up and support.

Keywords

• Learning Outcomes
• Mentoring

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