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rb12 1/25/2010 12:28:38

General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)

//Julieanne Phillips, Richfield, Minnesota, USA, jphillips@msbcollege.edu// //Heather Thomton-Stockman, Globe Education Network (Minnesota School of Business), Richfield, Minnesota, hthomton-stockman@msbcollege.edu//
 * Online Learning and Service: Do They Work Together?**

Description of Presentation Session:

1. Introduction to service learning a. What is it? b. How does it work? c. How can it benefit our online students?

2. Service learning and online learning a. Review of current research that is available b. Service learning online at Globe Education Network

3. Best practices for incorporating service learning into online courses and curricula a. Institutional approval and “buy in” b. Start small and grow bigger c. Clearly define the concept of service learning for students so they understand what it is and how it differs from volunteering d. Flexibility is essential! e. Instructor involvement/supporting your students f. Include creative opportunities for students to “show off” their service learning experiences and reflections

4. Summary and participant questions a. Why service learning is important for online programs and their students b. Partnering with institutions for both face-to-face and virtual service learning opportunities c. Where do we go from here? d. Questions, concerns, and further discussions

Novice Service learning, volunteering, community service

If any additional information is needed please don't hesitate to let me know. I will be co-presenting this Elluminate session with Heather Thomton-Stockman whom I've listed below. Thank you for the opportunity!