with Crystal Hofegartner and Jennifer Harrison, Kaplan University, USA
Date: March 19, 2010
10:00 am to 10:50 am EDT
(see time in other time zones)
Description:
This session seeks to explore online education for today’s digi-girl, specifically focusing on female students taking humanities courses. Since 60% of online learners are over the age of 25 and female, this session will consider how online learning, specifically in the area of humanities, provides women participatory, student-centered, experiential learning opportunities, as well as valuable computer skills that will enhance their careers. As part of this goal, the presenters seek to consider how software/ social networking tools, such as Twitter, Jing, and/or blogs, can also enhance student interaction and both accessibility to, and comprehension of, humanities course content. This presentation aims to encourage conversation regarding not only the impact of online education on female learners, but also how a humanities course, in particular, can act as an empowering tool for women pursuing degree and career advancement.
About the Presenters:
Crystal Hofegartner is Professor of History at Kaplan University and serves as the developer and course leader for Kaplan’s innovative American Women course.
Jennifer Harrison is Professor of History at Kaplan University, focusing on courses in American women’s history, American business history, and 20th century African American leadership.
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