Student Life at Scale: Humanizing the Student Experience at Scale through Belonging, Engagement, and Community
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Abstract
Using a Computer Science affordable degree at scale as a case study, the context of this paper explores the ways in which student life initiatives can humanize the at scale and online distance learning student experience through a holistic and student care-centric approach. By analyzing the top ten student life initiatives featured in an online at scale computer science program, we highlight ways to ensure belonging, facilitate engagement, and create community at scale while tackling inherent problems of online distance learning such as isolation and social disconnectedness.
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