INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ONLINE STUDENT POPULATIONS

Instructional analysis, technology, and learning objectives should inform the selection of online strategies to meet objectives and engage students based on instructional design principles.

As you consider instructional strategies for online learning environments, remember that online students possess diverse characteristics, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and interests that may influence their learning. In addition, the type of online learning environment may influence learning and the design and delivery of online instruction. You are also encouraged to consider how online instructional strategies align with the assessment of student learning.

Reflect on the characteristics of online student populations listed below that might inform the selection of online instructional strategies: Adult learners enrolled in a doctoral psychology program and International undergraduate or graduate psychology students.

• Briefly describe the defining characteristics of the two online student populations, including a doctoral psychology program and International undergraduate or graduate psychology students.
• Describe an online instructional strategy that you could use to deliver instruction to each student population.
• Explain why you selected the online instructional strategies you identified for each student population.

Be sure to cite specific references to the Learning Resources.

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