Annotated Bibliography

Author, G. (2017, March 14). Are Today's Students Really Ready for College, Work and Life? Retrieved from Getting Smart: https://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/03/14/students-really-ready-college-work-life/

 

This article is focuses on preparing students for college and asking the question how prepared they for college are. The 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results are listed that report 40% of students in the United States students score at the college levels. 28 to 40 % of college students are needing to take remedial courses at the beginning of their college education. are being applied for at the average of 28 to 40% of students. Only 23% of Hispanics and 11% of African Americans students shoed strong readiness for college work. “One in five students are still not graduating on-time with his or her peers, and more than 4,000 students still drop out of high school every day. Ensuring students are staying on track and ready for the future requires more than just moving kids along. It’s about making sure students are truly really prepared for what comes next.” (Guest Author 2017) Changing the narrative requires the following:

1. Individualize the Learning Experience

2. Support Struggling Students 

3. Actively Engage Students

 

Anderson, T. (2008). The Theory and Practice of Online Learning: Vol. 2nd ed. AU Press. Retrieved from: https://www.immagic.com/eLibrary/ARCHIVES/GENERAL/ATHAB_CA/A040212A.pdf

 

This source is very informative regarding the student being the focus of different types of learning to include paced, collaborative or independent study.  The next steps include how the information will be delivered such as Asynchronous or synchronous to how the knowledge content will be implemented, wither through retrieval, tutorials, simulations and games and virtual e-books. Lastly the source of interaction from student to teacher and teacher to content. “There is no single best media of online learning, nor is there a formulaic specification that dictate the types of interaction most conducive to learning in all domains and with all learners. Rather, teachers must learn to develop their skills so that they can respond to both existing and emergent student and curriculum needs” (Anderson 2008)

 

David Campbell. (1995). Learning Consultation: A Systemic Framework. Routledge.

 

Elloumi, F. (2007). Value chain analysis: a strategic approach to online learning. In T. Anderson & F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning, (pp. 61-92). Athabasca University, Canada. Retrieved from https://www.immagic.com/eLibrary/ARCHIVES/GENERAL/ATHAB_CA/A040212A.pdf

 

Heimbach, A. (2019, May 26). SAF/ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips. Retrieved from PrepScholar.

Readiness, M. (2009). Ready, Willing, and Unable to Serve. Washington, DC: Early Education Investments in Americ

 

Heimbach is an experienced tutor and writer who in high school took 12 AP tests and scored 99 percentile scores on the SAT and ACT. She has a series of articles that relate to which states require the SAT, the common application prompts to write college essays and if you need ACT scores to transfer colleges. Resource includes steps on how to write a college essay from initial organization to final edits. She also gives guidance on how to write a personal statement which can be used for an applicant’s college application. Keeping college within reach: sharing best practices for serving low-income and first generation students : hearing before the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, second session, hearing held in Washington, DC, January 28, 2014. (2015).

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Magda, A. J., & Aslanian, C. B. (2020).. Louisville, KY: The Learning House, Inc.https://edservices.wiley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OCS2020Report-ONLINE-FINAL.pdf 

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This article is a great resource because it assists with important factors that students decide about when determining what schools to enroll in for online programs. Factors such as affordability, paths to degree, admission requirements, mission, and values, online versus campus opportunities and positive interactions with staffing. A section focuses on career motivation and breaks down statistics from students on primary career objectives for earning an online degree. This is an online college students comprehensive data on demand and preferences. This report breaks down what online college students choose to study, the decision making process, financing education for online students impact on online programs and students in the classrooms. 

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Myfuture.com/career

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This website is very informative regarding preparing students for a future in college, military or the workforce. Options to build a career network, choosing a college and information on all types of military services. This article will help me build my knowledge base on helping clients find a job, helping students planning college timeline and college testing to include the ACT. Resources for the military to include pay scales, careers, and  qualifications. answer common questions about the military. Career information to include highest paying careers, jobs in demand and careers in which degrees are not needing a degree. 

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Ramos, T., Meyer, M. S., & Cranmore, J. (2021). Military-Focused Education and Career Advising: What Professional School Counselors Need to Know. Journal of School Counseling, 19(37), 1–32.http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v19n37.pdf

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This paper is a guide that advises school counselors on military service options and  and the benefits of each. 

The United States military offers a wide variety of postsecondary pathways for students, including higher education, technical career training, and employment (“Joining & Eligibility,” 2021) This paper outlines post secondary military options, describe admission requirements and identify important information to accurately advise students about military focused education can career paths. 

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Readiness, M. (2009). Ready, Willing, and Unable to Serve. Washington, DC: Early Education Investments in America. Retrieved from  https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA515290.pdf

 

This report was written by Retired Generals, Admiral and Civilian Military Leaders that address the concerns that young Americans who want to join the military cannot. “The most proven investment for kids who need help graduating from high school starts early: high quality early education. It also helps kids stay away from crime and succeed in life.” (Readiness 2009) one out of four young Americans lacks a high school diploma. Of someone does not obtain a diploma they can get a GED and still go into the military but many who obtain a GED does not possess sufficient math or reading skills to qualify for the military. 

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Resources to Build Effective Online Learning Support Serviceshttps://teachonline.ca/sites/default/files/files/build_effective_learner_support.pdf

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This source discusses how to build an effective learner support services. In order to achieve academic success in teaching, learners must have the appropriate support services to accompany. Support services helps learners engage with their institution and instructors and succeed in their learning. Needs of the learners are addressed to include demands of online learning, early intervention, diversity, peer to peer support, and access. Four core services are addressed to include services to help learners engage with the institution, services that help learners succeed in their studies, services that help learner connect with each other and lastly services that help learner make a successful transition to the workplace.s are covered to 

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​TEDx. (2012, November 21). A different way to think about technology in education | Greg  Toppo [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D17P3kqB3_0&t=2s