Unique Presentation Identifier:
P71
Program Type
Graduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Dana Tribble
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 3:00 PM
Abstract
This research study will focus on the Tech 1013 and 1001 First Year Experience (FYE) Courses as a comparative study between the success of in-person and online students as well as instructor type for both modalities. This study aims to examine the success of students who enroll in face-to-face courses versus online enrollment to discover student engagement and success from the two available class options. Moreover, the investigation continues into whether a correlation between instructor type and student success exists and what form of relationship is presented. The subject area of this study will be students from the Spring 2024 semester and the Fall 2024 semester. First year students must take the introductory course to learn more about how to adapt to higher education. The adaptation to higher education is supported by instruction on the topics of campus resources, study skills, and overall mental and physical health strategies. Specifically, this research assesses the student's ability to develop skills that promote life-long learning and academic success through the completion of assignments in these FYE courses. The findings from this study aim to provide insight into what delivery method and instructor type is more efficient for student success in FYE Courses.
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Lynnlee S.; Gonzalez Prado, Paula; Jones, Braden; and Young, Cole, "Bridging the First-Year Divide: A Comparative Study of Online and In-Person FYE Courses" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 15.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/15
Bridging the First-Year Divide: A Comparative Study of Online and In-Person FYE Courses
Face-to-face
This research study will focus on the Tech 1013 and 1001 First Year Experience (FYE) Courses as a comparative study between the success of in-person and online students as well as instructor type for both modalities. This study aims to examine the success of students who enroll in face-to-face courses versus online enrollment to discover student engagement and success from the two available class options. Moreover, the investigation continues into whether a correlation between instructor type and student success exists and what form of relationship is presented. The subject area of this study will be students from the Spring 2024 semester and the Fall 2024 semester. First year students must take the introductory course to learn more about how to adapt to higher education. The adaptation to higher education is supported by instruction on the topics of campus resources, study skills, and overall mental and physical health strategies. Specifically, this research assesses the student's ability to develop skills that promote life-long learning and academic success through the completion of assignments in these FYE courses. The findings from this study aim to provide insight into what delivery method and instructor type is more efficient for student success in FYE Courses.