In this session, we will outline key considerations and strategies to overcome obstacles and successfully plan, implement, and maintain fieldwork planning for online programs. These include ensuring adequate staffing, connecting with program alumni, drawing up legal agreements, and anticipating the specific needs of online students with fieldwork placements.
NOTE: SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Are you hesitant to provide programs with a field requirement in the online format? Your institution may offer such programs on campus, but the logistics and effort involved in coordinating fieldwork for students outside of your local area can be daunting. While it’s true that offering these programs online will require advance planning and ongoing support, the effort can be well worth it, bringing schools additional exposure and representation across the country, expanding your network of fieldwork sites, and potentially resulting in greater enrollments.
In this session, we will outline key considerations and strategies to overcome obstacles and successfully plan, implement, and maintain fieldwork planning for online programs. These include ensuring adequate staffing, connecting with program alumni, drawing up legal agreements, and anticipating the specific needs of online students with fieldwork placements.