- 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023
OL 3100 is a fully online self-directed learning experience. You will be able to work through the course at your own pace, and it should take you a total seat time of 1–3 hours.
Course Goals
The goal of OL 3100 is to provide online instructors with a framework for:
- understanding how adult learners differ from traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students
- engaging adult students in order to improve learning outcomes
- promoting effective interaction with adult students
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- define the “adult learner” in general terms
- identify unique characteristics of adult learners at Penn State
- recognize the Penn State services that are available for adult learners
- design instructional activities for adult learners
- Number: OL 3100.01
- Category:
- Mode: Self-Guided
- Duration: 30 days
- Time Commitment: 1–3 hours