eLearning Challenges

June 9, 2016

3 Thoughts On Special Education: One Dad's Perspective

My experience with special education started with becoming a dad. My wife and I have four wonderful children, the second of whom, Jacob, has a type of Autism called PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorders). Here, I offer my perspectives as a parent about what makes for great special education.

by Brian Taylor

June 9, 2016

Skills Development: 5 Trends Towards eLearning Advancement

This article is about trends in eLearning that have addressed difficulties in the Knowledge and edTech industry, particularly in relation to skills development. Digital Learning Management System features have provided support to global and personal issues. The dynamics and outreach of the industry stretch immensely.

by Malini Chaudhri. Ph.D. L.Ac

June 1, 2016

God's Letter To The Struggling Online Student

This is the letter from God to students enrolled in online courses. It discusses the unique problems online students face and offers them words of solace and encouragement. With faith, patience, and perseverance, a struggling online student can use the new opportunities they have to make their future better.

by Aditya Singhal

May 18, 2016

Is It Worth To Enroll In An Online PhD Program? The Pros And Cons

Getting a PhD is a big decision. There are many online PhD programs which might help you with getting this degree. This article covers pros and cons of receiving an online PhD Degree.

by Ethan Dunwill

May 9, 2016

eLearning 4.0: Prospects And Challenges

What is eLearning 4.0 all about and are we there yet? Is the way we develop and share content going to change a few years from now? Check out this article to trace the evolution of eLearning and see what the future holds in store for us.

by Scott Winstead

April 3, 2016

4 eLearning Disconnects Within Higher Education Institutions

Higher education faces a number of challenges which need to be addressed in order to enhance prestige and market share. The prospect of providing online education is becoming increasingly appealing to institutions that wish to expand their offerings; however, such undertakings should not be thought of lightly. Especially since higher education institutions face a number of fundamental disconnects that make this prospect difficult, if not impossible.

by Arthu Schneider

March 11, 2016

5 Tips To Bridge The Technology Gap Faced By Adult Learners

When an adult makes a conscious decision to start studying again, especially after a reasonable time away from learning, chances are they are going to run into some technology challenges they’d never encountered before. Here is how to bridge the technology gap faced by your adult learners.

by Julian Davis

March 3, 2016

5 Technology Challenges Faced By Adult Learners

Adult learners acquire their knowledge very differently to children. They are much more results driven, goal oriented, and practical, as well as being very self-directed. When it comes to technology, we can’t simply assume that all adult learners understand or know what to do with technology. In this article I have grouped what I believe to be the 5 main technology challenges faced by adult learners.

by Julian Davis

February 6, 2016

Collaborative Learning: Why Transforming Classrooms Into Collaboration Rooms Can Make A Big Difference

To make learning truly futuristic in India and prepare a future ready workforce, we need to give students a collaborative learning environment.

by Krish Kupathil

February 5, 2016

Inclusive And Accessible eLearning

To develop online courses that are more inclusive, the role of Instructional Designers must move beyond the orchestration and arrangement of course content to partnering with faculty and support staff to implement curriculums that are mindful of ADA compliance. Furthermore, professional development must move beyond faculty acquiring technical expertise to pairing technological knowledge with principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This article outlines ways that I, as an Instructional Designer, implemented such practices via a professional development seminar, in which faculty and staff learn the principles of Universal Design for Learning and develop skills to create ADA compliant MS Word documents, podcasts, and lecture captures. Excerpts from faculty and staff’s learning journals illustrate how they have grown as educators.

by Sabrina Taylor

February 1, 2016

Straight Out Of Davos: An Instructional Designers’ Challenge

Davos? Why would events in Davos be of interest to Instructional Designers?

by Alex Terego

January 30, 2016

mLearning: The Chance To Enhance Education In Developing Nations

42% of African children will drop out of school before finishing their education; currently only 49% of all children will attend secondary school across the world. While there are many compelling reasons for this happening, one of the overriding ones remains ease of access to education. Enter mobile learning or mLearning.

by Samiran Ghosh