As discussed in a previous post, Life Factors is one of the attributes measured by SmarterMeasure, the assessment tool that evaluates students' levels of readiness for online learning. Life Factors evaluates situations in a student's life that may or may not be within his or her control. Such conditions include a student's ability to devote sufficient time to academic work; a student's access to a dedicated site that is conducive for study and learning; the reason or rationale for which a student is pursuing higher education; a student's access to sufficient resources that include stable finances, sound personal health, and support for educational pursuits among family members and from an employer; and demonstration of past ability to maintain academic commitments. 
Highlighting the Efforts of Reynolds Community College to Enhance Online Teaching and Learning Reynolds Community College, Richmond, Virginia
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
"Life Factors" Emerges Consistently as a Key Determinant of Student Online Success
As discussed in a previous post, Life Factors is one of the attributes measured by SmarterMeasure, the assessment tool that evaluates students' levels of readiness for online learning. Life Factors evaluates situations in a student's life that may or may not be within his or her control. Such conditions include a student's ability to devote sufficient time to academic work; a student's access to a dedicated site that is conducive for study and learning; the reason or rationale for which a student is pursuing higher education; a student's access to sufficient resources that include stable finances, sound personal health, and support for educational pursuits among family members and from an employer; and demonstration of past ability to maintain academic commitments. 
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