Factors & Strategies that impact online CC student persistence,

This document compares college faculty and student uses and perceptions of the social networking site Facebook. A survey of 62 faculty members and 120 students at a mid-sized southern university found that students are much more likely than faculty to use Facebook. Students also are more open to using Facebook and similar technologies to support classroom work. In contrast, faculty are more likely to use email, a more traditional technology. The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on the adoption of social networking sites like Facebook in higher education and willingness to use them for instructional purposes.

This is a Trident University course (MAE524), Module 1 Case. The essay explores barriers that confront adult learners as they strive to improve education deficiencies. It is written in APA format, has been graded by an instructor (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.

This document summarizes a research study about pre-college students' use of Facebook groups before starting their first year of college. The researchers analyzed over 4,500 posts from 6 university-sponsored Facebook groups. They found that the majority of posts (over 66%) focused on future social relationships and finding common interests with peers. A smaller portion of posts discussed academic topics or future careers. The primary theme across all groups was students looking to connect with others who had similar hobbies, locations, or other commonalities. The informal Facebook interactions allowed students to develop friendships and a sense of community before arriving on campus.

This document discusses a study on using social networking sites to promote business among young entrepreneurs. It aims to understand how convenient and effective social media is as an advertising tool. The study is limited to students aged 13-17 at St. Scholastic's Academy of Marikina who are engaged in business. It will examine which social networks students use and how it affects their ability to promote goods and services online.

This research proposal examines the relationship between Facebook addiction and academic performance among students at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Jamshoro, Pakistan. It hypothesizes that IBA students are spending excessive time on Facebook that distracts from their studies, resulting in lower grades and job prospects. The study aims to evaluate the impact of Facebook usage on student performance. It will use a survey questionnaire to collect data from 80 final-year undergraduate students on their Facebook habits and academic results. The findings could help address a problem of declining studies due to excessive social media use, which is unique to the local context compared to international studies on the topic.

Doctoral Defense for the Information and Interaction Design Program at the University of Baltimore. Topic was "Examining how academic discipline and demographics affect the web-use skills of graduate and professional students"

This document discusses teaching students about personal social media use and its effect on student retention and success. It notes that the majority of university students use Facebook daily and over half of universities have social media policies. It then poses questions about students' legal rights regarding discipline from universities for their personal social media posts. Recent research by O'Connor, Schmidt, and Drouin is mentioned. Examples are provided of students disciplined by their universities for social media posts. The document discusses students' understanding of privacy and free speech rights regarding personal social media use and discipline from universities. It also provides examples to illustrate differences between public and private university social media policies and discipline.

This document discusses research on improving outcomes for African American male college students. It notes that engagement and structure are seen as important factors. An exemplary program at Prairie State College called Brothers and Scholars links various supports like advising, workshops, and referrals to improve outcomes. Bridge programs and case management structures, as used in successful TRIO projects and other programs, are also discussed as effective approaches. Research shows interventions matched to individual student needs can positively impact outcomes, supporting comprehensive assessment in case management.

This document discusses Utah's goal of having 66% of adults hold a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020. Currently only 43% of Utah adults do. It also notes that 66% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2018. The document outlines Utah's plans to increase degrees and certificates awarded annually by 4% to reach the 66% goal. It emphasizes that higher education needs both legislative support and innovation through technology to continue providing a high quality and affordable system for Utah's growing student population.

Presentation to the School of Humanities and Cultural Industries, Bath Spa University, Bath, UK, 14 October 2013

The chapter reviews related literature and studies on the effects of social media usage on students' academic performance. Several studies found that excessive social media use for non-academic purposes like chatting and downloading negatively impacts students' grades, homework completion, and study time. However, some positive impacts were found like social media allowing students to form study groups and share information. The literature reviewed included both foreign and local studies on how social media distraction and addiction can lower students' grade point averages.

This study explored patterns of student learning technology use through a mixed methods approach. A survey of over 1200 students found that they preferred using technologies like Google and Wikipedia for information and multimedia for leisure. Factor analysis identified five factors of online media use: multimedia, pioneering, contributing, gaming, and accessing learning resources. Perceptions of learning community and peer use correlated with patterns of use. The researchers suggest further exploring differences between schools and refining the survey instrument.

This document summarizes a research project on widening participation in higher education in Ghana and Tanzania. The project used both quantitative and qualitative data, including 100 equity scorecards and 400 interviews, to examine access, retention, and achievement across gender, age, and socioeconomic status in 4 programs at 2 public and 2 private universities in each country. Key findings included low representation of low-SES and mature students, especially women. The research impacted policies and practices at the university and national level in both countries. It also informed international organizations and was disseminated through publications and presentations globally.

Hao, Q., branch, R., & Wright, E. (2017). Selecting the Most Important Predictors of Computer Science Students' Online Help-Seeking Behaviors. Paper presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.

This presentation entitled, The Online Education Landscape, was made as part of the CUNY Graduate Center Program in Urban Education Career Night Series. February 11, 2016.