development and implementation of online pre-departure orientations in study abroad
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Colin Large| Laura Semenow| The University of TulsaRegion III Conference 2015 | Norman, Oklahoma
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE PRE DEPARTURE ORIENTATIONS IN STUDY ABROAD
What is orientation?
What to include?
What we covered?
How we did it?
What else is there?
Results and Best Practices
Discussion
OUTLINE
LAURA SEMENOW
Advising-
Collins College of Business
College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Responsibilities-
Data Collection, Assessment, and Evaluation
COLIN LARGE
PROFILES
Advising-
Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences
Oxley College of Health Sciences
Responsibilities-
Exchange Program Management
• Preparation of Students• Administrative
• Academic
• Culturally
• Personal
• Risk Management
• In-Person• One-on-One
• In group setting
WHAT IS ORIENTATION
• At your table, please discuss for 5 minutes what subjects, topics, or tidbits you cover, or wish you covered better, in your institution’s orientation
• Circle which ones could be covered online
• Check-mark which ones should be covered in-person
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Online Orientation
Planning and
Preparation
Money Matters
Health and Safety
AcademicsCulture and Adjustment
Career
Reentry
Online Orientation
Money Matters
Academics Abroad
Financial Aid
Health Matters
Safety Abroad
Living Arrangements
Cultural Adjustment
Packing Tips
Study Abroad and Career
Identity Abroad
Coming Home
Summer Intern
Storyboards
Scripts
Filming
Editing
Staff- Internal/External
Oversight
Interviews/Videos
Returnees
HOW WE DID IT- HUMAN RESOURCES
Summer Intern
Storyboards
Scripts
Filming
Editing
Staff- Internal/External
Planning & Oversight
Interviews/Videos
Returnees
HOW WE DID IT- HUMAN RESOURCES
Summer Intern
Storyboards
Scripts
Filming
Editing
Staff- Internal/External
Interviews/Videos
Returnees
HOW WE DID IT- HUMAN RESOURCES
• Use of University Resources• Instructional Technologist/Faculty
Resource Center
• Video Equipment
• Video Editing Software
• Summer Workers and Peer Advisors• 380 hours
• 30 Hours/week over Summer
• Final edits in September/October
HOW WE DID IT- FINANCIAL
• Less Time• 4 Hours vs 1 Hour
• Flexible Online Curriculum
• More Engagement• Less Questions, Fewer Issues,
Better Understanding
• Better Accountability• Must mark they read videos, take
quiz, and attend orientation
RESULTS
• Begin Measuring• Pre/Post Orientation Assessment
• Parental Messaging• Video Access
• Additional Videos• Country, Region, Program Specific
• Faculty-led Orientation
• Additional Topics
• Visas
• Special Needs
• Dietary or Health Issues
• Alumni
NEXT PHASE
How could your office improve your institutions’ Pre Departure Orientation?
What resources are available to you and how could you use them?
What limitations do you see for an Online Orientation?
What benefits do you see for an Online Orientation?
What questions do you have for us about how we developed this Orientation?
DISCUSSION
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