ERIC Number: EJ1227642
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Aug
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-1918-2902
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Introducing a Late Bank in Online Graduate Courses: The Response of Students
Schroeder, Meadow; Makarenko, Erica; Warren, Karly
Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, v10 n2 Article 7 Aug 2019
In post-secondary education, students must demonstrate strong time-management skills while they navigate several courses in a semester. When students struggle to meet due dates, they can accrue late penalties, which exacerbates a stressful situation. In response, two graduate programs integrated a late bank system into their online courses. Students could submit one of two assignments up to five days after the due date without penalty. After each assignment was due, a survey was used to measure students' levels of stress, the perception of the late bank, and reasons for using it. This study found the late bank was utilized by students, was positively regarded, and improved student attitudes toward their instructor. Reported levels of stress were similar for students who used the late bank compared to those did not. The results suggest that incorporating a late bank into the course design is an effective method of promoting student well-being.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Graduate Students, Time Management, Assignments, Teacher Student Relationship, Positive Attitudes, Student Welfare, Stress Management, Foreign Countries, Educational Psychology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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