WHAT ONLINE STUDENTS WANT
And how Six Red Marbles helps you deliver
STUDENT PRIORITIES
IHE + College Pulse, 2025
When unmet, these directly impact retention, persistence, and satisfaction.
Clear Navigation = Retention
Confusing layouts and unclear expectations drive frustration and withdrawals.Instructor Presence = Belonging
When students feel invisible, persistence drops.Timely Feedback = Confidence
Delays make accelerated courses overwhelming and discourage progress.Relevant Content = Motivation
Busywork disconnects students from their academic and career goals.Engaging Learning = Human Connection
Transactional courses erode trust and reduce student success.HOW SRM ALIGNS
Outcome-driven design to close the gaps students name most.
Structure & Navigation
LMS-ready courses that reduce confusion from day one.Faculty Support
Protect instructor time with efficient templates and checklists.Feedback Loops
Assessments and workflows built for fast, actionable responses.Relevance & Engagement
Assignments tied to real-world outcomes and active learning.SRM SOLUTIONS
Semester Prep
Student-ready courses every term.CourseStart
Rapid, high-quality draft content faculty can refine.Product Development Workshops
Facilitated conversations to launch your next big idea.Tiered Course Design
From light revisions (Essential) to full program redesigns (Premiere).THE BOTTOM LINE
Don't let design gaps become retention gaps.
Sources
- "CHLOE 10 Report 2025," Quality Matters, 2025
- "Consistency and Predictability as Principles for Course Design," University of Pennsylvania, 2024
- "Student Voice 2025," Inside Higher Ed, 2025
- "Survey: What Online College Students Need," Inside Higher Ed, May 1, 2025
- "Surveys Are a Wake-Up Call for Colleges to Improve Online Ed," Inside Higher Ed, August 13, 2025
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