Asynchronous Instructional Management Instructional Management for Open Entry/Open Exit Learning
The AIM system supports Open Entry/Open Exit instruction by applying and managing asynchronous learning processes. Processes integrated into the AIM system have been applied and refined at select community colleges for over ten years resulting in typical completion rates of 70%.			What users are saying: "...an excellent tool because of the learning contracts and subsequent communication."    - Sean Quinn, Lansing Community College "Success rates increased to 70% for self-paced and 77% for on-line self-paced for Fall 04."    - Keith Kelly, Northwestern Michigan College
Learning centers incorporating self-directed learning, such as Open Entry/Open Exit, realize that few students have experienced learner-centered instruction. Successful instruction must expand to facilitate not only instructional content, but the instructional process as well. The AIM system supports a variety of OE/OE processes including orientation, grading, attendance, and--most importantly--interventions.
AIM Student The AIM Student application manages the student's learning process enabling the student to: View on-line orientation Complete learning contracts Identify and release information to a sponsor Create attendance logs View grades Check progress, attendance, and completion status Access course documents and instructor messages AIM Student demo site
		AIM Instructor The AIM system provides the tools necessary for instructors to move from managing traditional semester courses to managing hundreds of individualized learning plans. The system provides the instructor: Automated notification of new enrollments On-line grade books Easy access to student details Structured courses and modules On-line curricula and learning guides Support of mastery using minimum score criteria Attendance verification Course and student messages AIM Instructor demo site
AIM Sponsor Sponsor refers to an employer or other funding agency who pay tuition and, as a result, requires information on learner progress and attendance. The AIM Sponsor site provides companies the ability to view: Employees learning contracts Progress reports Attendance reports Completion status AIM Sponsor demo site
		AIM Administrator Centralized management processes and activities supported by the AIM Administrator application include: Synchronized enrollment with college systems such as Banner or Datatel User management including students, instructors, and sponsors Customization of learning contracts and information release documents Orientation creation and management of user groups Intervention reports sent to instructors via e-mail. Custom intervention letters and e-mails for students Detailed history and progress reports AIM Admin demo site
While the AIM system provides a "turn-key" solution for those new to open-entry/open-exit instruction, it can also support existing OE/OE implementations due to its flexibility. Many modifications to the system are available through configuration options. Additional custom features or support utilities beyond the scope of the AIM application are also provided by K2 Controls.
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