KADA CARLISLE
TRAVIS THURSTON
RYAN CHRISTENSEN
ERIN WADSWORTH-ANDERSON
33%
56%
Non-Traditional Students
2019
Non-Traditional Students
2012
> 25
TOOLS
Life Experience
Mature Views
Mentor Peers
Data collected via Canvas
Students in TEAL courses
2 undergrad & 3 grad courses
Pretest
Posttest
Open Answer
Multiple Choice
Student Feedback Voluntary
Students Not Compensated
One-Group Pretest-Postest Design
Dependent = Posttest
Independent = USU Custom Tools
INSIGHTS
SURVEYS
Implement custom tools to engage non-traditional students
Non-graded Canvas assignment
Template and layout ideas for better learning
Course design considerations for non-traditional learners
Qualitative analysis
(impressions, experience)
Qualitative = Posttest open ended
Quantitative = Page Views & Posttest m/c
ENGAGEMENT
Apprehensive about technology
Already familiar with Custom Tools
Tools not used properly by instructors
Students don't fully participate in class
Finding ways to increase productivity
More efficiently reaching students
Foster student love for learning
Get back to important life activities