About The Guest: Kye Howard is a 47-year-old doctoral student pursuing her Ed.D. in organizational leadership and organizational development. She has worked in law enforcement for 23 years and is a single mother to an eight-year-old. Kye is an avid fitness kickboxer, roller skater, and science fiction buff. She aspires to one day narrate a TEDx talk.

Summary: In this episode of the Dear Professor series, Dr. Kellie Alston interviews Kye Howard, an online doctoral student. Kye shares her experiences as an online student and discusses the importance of face-to-face communication with professors. She also highlights the need for clearer feedback and more Christian integration in her online courses. Kye rates her overall online learning experience as a seven out of ten.

Key Takeaways:

• Online students desire face-to-face communication with professors for a more engaging and personal learning experience.
• Clear and constructive feedback is crucial for students to understand and implement changes in their assignments.
• Online discussion boards should have clear guidelines and expectations to promote respectful and effective communication.
• Online courses should incorporate more Christian elements for students who choose to attend a private Christian university.

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Website: kelliealston.com

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