Get Online... helps students and faculty align expectations around online education. Each episode has expert advice and creative resources to inform and enrich your online educational experience. Get Online... is brought to you by Great Plains IDEA, a consortium of universities that offer online, flexible, affordable degree programs for a virtual community of diverse learners.
In this episode, the Great Plains IDEA lead institution staff provides an entertaining update on alliance initiatives. This episode was published during the 2021 virtual conference as a unique way to bring attendees up-to-speed. Learn more about Get Online… at www.gpidea.org/podcast.
4 Dec 2020
Focus on Alumni: Sydney Hylland
Sydney Hylland shares her journey in the retail industry from North Branch, Minnesota to Momo, Sweden. You’ll get to hear how her newest employer rivals the e-commerce giant Amazon, what fascinates her about her industry, and why she believes a college degree is still worth it. She is a graduate of North Dakota State University and works for Boozt. Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
1 Oct 2020
Pulling Back the Curtain in Online Learning
Key Questions: What is the difference between online and remote learning? How are hybrid and high flex different? What are some successful ways institutions are shifting to online learning during the pandemic? What could higher education look like when the pandemic is over? Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
29 Sept 2020
Student Services: Navigating the University from a Distance
Key Questions: What are some of the biggest challenges for online students? How have you removed barriers for students to apply and be admitted to your programs? How do you create a community for online students? Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast.
22 Sept 2020
Student Services: How Students Can Succeed
Key Questions: How do distance education coordinators assist online learners? How do online student services differ from in-person services? What advice do you have for online students? Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast.
16 Sept 2020
Student Services: How Faculty and Staff Can Help
Key Questions: What is the role of a distance education coordinator and what are the advantages of having one? How do distance education coordinators support and build relationships with faculty and staff? Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
21 Aug 2020
Focus on Alumni: Steven Goetsch
Steven Goetsch shares how he developed grit in the U.S. Air Force, why he's passionate about helping military servicemen and women transition to civilian life, and the importance of self-care for students. He is a graduate of the Great Plains IDEA Online Family and Community Services Master's Degree program and works for Veteran's Affairs. Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
31 Jul 2020
Focus on Alumni: Kayla Savage
Kayla Savage shares why she's #RuralByChoice, who inspires her, unexpected opportunities, how she's living her values through her profession, and what it takes to survive graduate school. She is a graduate of the Great Plains IDEA Online Community Development Master's Degree program and works for the Kansas Department of Commerce. Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
4 Jun 2020
Academic Advising: Incorporating Career Advising
Key Questions:
What is career advising and how does it relate to academic advising?
How can students take ownership in career advising?
What do academic advisors need to know about being a career influencer?
How do academic advisors and graduate students work together to create a career development plan?
Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
4 Jun 2020
Academic Advising: Building Community for Online Graduate Students
Key Questions:
Why is building a sense of community and belonging important for online graduate students?
What can universities do to create a sense of community?
How can students take ownership of building connectedness within their online program?
How can advisors facilitate student-to-student relationships for online learners?
Visit www.gpidea.org/podcast
29 May 2020
Academic Advising: Removing Barriers for Online Graduate Students
Key Questions:
What is the role of an academic advisor and how do they help graduate students?
What does academic advising look like for online learners?
What are some tips for students and faculty advisors in creating a successful advising relationship?
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