Supporting Wellness in Adult Online Education

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  • Author(s): Thompson, Jacklyn J.; Porto, Stella C. S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Open Praxis. Jan-Mar 2014 6(1):17-28.
  • Publication Date:
    2014
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Information Analyses
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      International Council for Open and Distance Education. Lilleakerveien 23, 0283 Oslo, Norway. Tel: +47-22-06-26-30; Fax: +47-22-06-26-31; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.openpraxis.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Education Level:
      Adult Education
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Wellness; Adult Education; Online Courses; Health Promotion; Distance Education; Educational Environment; College Students; Teaching Methods; Teacher Role; Peer Teaching; College Role; Literature Reviews
    • ISSN:
      1369-9997
    • Abstract:
      Online education cannot continue to grow at the current pace while ignoring a crucial component of campus support, wellness for adult online learners. This paper brings awareness to the concept of wellness as an important student support service in adult online education. It includes a summarized review of relevant literature and identifies specific wellness concerns of adult online learners. The paper also provides examples of how three American higher education institutions are addressing the issue of wellness promotion in online learning. It identifies areas for improvement in current wellness initiatives and offers recommended strategies for supporting adult online learner wellness to professional organizations, institutions, instructors, and distance learners.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      42
    • Publication Date:
      2015
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1076764