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PROGRAM ORIENTATION

One purpose of the orientation is to provide students, and their mentors, an overview of an online program as well as the competencies necessary to be successful in an online class. The orientation should outline the expectations and guidelines that have been established for the program and provide an opportunity for students and mentors to meet the teacher and ask questions.

KEY ELEMENTS

2a.	Orientation Plan has clear objectives
2b.	Opportunities exist to include mentor and teacher in the Orientation Process
2c.	Interactive discussion about characteristics of a successful online student
2d.	Contract listing the expectations and guidelines for students
2e.	Orientation Plan Objectives are Successfully Implemented


	Provide a narrative overview of how you deliver program orientation to your current and/or prospective online users (Please limit to 200 words).


	What are three key areas you attempt to emphasize as part of your program orientation?


	1. 2. 3.


	Who in your organization oversees program orientation?


	What are two questions you have for others regarding how to provide the best possible program orientation for your users and prospective users?


	1. 2.


	Please provide one example of Program Orientation that you feel displays �best practices� in this area. Explain why you have chosen to share your particular example (please provide an example that can be easily shared with others as part of a portfolio).

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