Saturday, 13 April 2013 12:20
Harvard researchers: frequent tests increase retention in online learning
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Concepts
It's easy to get distracted--especially when you're in the midst of an online training course that shows no signs of ending. While most of us can agree on the utility of web-delivered training, we must also face the reality that even the most well-intentioned of learners, when left to their own devices, can be distracted by a sudden beep on their tablet or a buzz of their smartphone.
Friday, 05 April 2013 11:21
Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning
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Learning is often considered to be a normal part of working and personal life. Both learning for achieving a job as well as for achieving knowledge should not be neglected. Online environment is changing continuously and it represents a great opportunity for learning. It is very important to discover how to learn using all available communication channels and choosing the ones that best suit a person’s style of filtering the information.
Friday, 29 March 2013 20:56
The Rich Value of Online Learning - An Online Educator's Perspective
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Most educators who are over fifty years old think that effective learning can only take place within the traditional Face-to-Face Lecture Theater and Classroom. They will not allow themselves to be fooled into the philosophy that learning is much more effective in an Online Environment than the traditional Face-to-Face classroom.
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 18:56
The History of Distance Learning - Infographic
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In 1728, the first recorded instance of distance learning occurred in Boston, USA, when a "Caleb Phillips" advertises private correspondence courses in short hand in the Boston Gazette. Would you be interested to know the rest of The History of Distance Learning?
Monday, 21 January 2013 12:51
Pros and Cons of Campus learning vs Online Learning
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To figure out which method suits you the best, offer each room instruction and on-line learning a attempt. Colleges typically provide associate orientation or demo of a web course to convey you a concept of what to expect. Eventually, you have to select the model that suits your purpose. There’s no vogue that's excellent for one and every one. Teaching designs can persist adapting to student desires.
Friday, 11 January 2013 16:35
An Insiders Peek Behind Online Learning & Education - Book Review
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There are certainly plenty of books around to help instructional and learning designers work their magic. Problem is, few authors have taken on the profession with a critical eye on the processes and practices of the field.
Saturday, 29 December 2012 12:26
What kind of support do Online graduate students need?
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Online learners face many challenges – from staying motivated and beating procrastination, to meeting multiple deadlines. And, as we know, e-learning students are already busy; preoccupied with many competing priorities.
Thursday, 20 December 2012 15:08
10 LWF Talks Perfect For the Future of Education, Teaching, and Learning
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How children and teenagers can teach themselves to code? Why technology can be used to make a difference on learning? What if Steve Jobs had re-invented the education system? At the following 10 LWF Talks you will find new ideas and perspectives about education, teaching and learning. But what is LWF?