8 Student Personality Types in Distance Learning Part 2 | Online Education - Faculty Focus

The first part of this article spent time discussing some of the less motivated student personality types I have encountered through the years, as well as providing some context to the learning environment, acccording to Lieutenant Colonel (R) Jack T. Judy, assistant professor at the Army University’s Command and General Staff College (CGSC).  

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Distance learning (DL) presents a unique set of challenges for instructors ranging from the basics like methodologies to interact with students, to motivating students to keep pace with the curriculum and help them balance the external challenges like family and work issues; student types being part of the equation. We already discussed “After the Fact Jack,” “Intermittent Irene,” “The Winger,” and “Coat Tail Tom,” so it’s time to explore some of the other types.
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8 Student Personality Types in Distance Learning Part 1 by Lieutenant Colonel (R) Jack T. Judy, assistant professor at the Army University’s Command and General Staff College (CGSC).  
"Part two of this article addresses some of the more motivated personality types along with some approaches for them as well."

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