Online Learners

March 31, 2016

5 Innovative eLearning Solutions For The Self-Directed Learner

We are long past the online coursework and training that involves video lectures, unit plans and assignments, and exams. This type of instruction is no longer embraced by learners, and those who design eLearning coursework for students or business training are embracing new strategies and technology very rapidly now. It is a new day for eLearning, and the self-directed learner will have access to all of these new innovations.

by Leona Henryson

March 17, 2016

7 Practical Tips To Show Your Online Students How To Learn Before You Start Teaching

Online educators make great efforts to bring serious changes in the educational system. However, they often forget about something really important: Not all online students know how to learn. Students need incentives, tips, and strategies that help them manage their time and handle the courses they take. This article offers 7 practical tips that show how educators can teach their online students to learn before guiding them through the curriculum.

by Laura Jonson

March 10, 2016

5 Hidden Benefits Of Conducting eLearning Audience Research

Discovering online learners' preferences and identifying knowledge gaps are some of the best known benefits of conducting eLearning audience research. However, there are also a variety of other advantages that you may not have even considered. In this article, I'll highlight 5 hidden benefits of researching your target eLearning audience.

by Christopher Pappas

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

February 12, 2016

6 Blended Learning Models: When Blended Learning Is What’s Up For Successful Students

Blended learning is no longer an option for classrooms. The combination of face-to-face instruction and online learning opportunities allows for individualization, flexibility, and greater chance for student success. Educators have 6 models of blended learning from which to choose, so that they can implement a delivery system that works for their classrooms/students.

by Judy Thompson

February 11, 2016

How To Teach Online Using Humor: 10 Dos And Don’ts

There’s a right way and a wrong way to use humor when you teach online. Learn how to use this powerful tool to get better results with your online students.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

January 29, 2016

5 Ways To Survive A Student Email Avalanche

Is your inbox always overflowing with student email? Try these 5 ways of clearing student email quickly - before it shuts down your productivity like a heavy snowfall.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

January 21, 2016

Online Body Language And Learner Engagement

Everyone knows that your body language conveys much –if not more– than what you say. And we usually approach the online environment as if there were no body language. But there is another way to look at this: Your online body language can be powerful as well as body language in person.

by Elizabeth Falconer

January 15, 2016

Why Learner Analytics And Reporting Vs Traditional Report Cards?

End of academic year learner results are no longer a relevant metric for the 5 and growing list of interested parties who now support the learners. These 5 parties demand and now can have access to their learner’s academic path data of which they feel is much more important than the actual final academic scores achieved. One award winning education analytics company has been leading the way in easy-to-use learner analytics and report tools for Moodle and integration of third party add-ons.

by Enoch Kimmel

January 3, 2016

7 Tips To Turn Your eLearning Audience Into Lifelong Online Learners

Casual online learners may be fully engaged in your eLearning course, but to truly make an impact you must be able to transform them into lifelong online learners. In this article, I will share 7 tips to help you turn your eLearning audience into knowledge-thirsty lifelong online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

December 29, 2015

At The Heart Of An Educator

In this 5th geeky article, a writer contends that in a shaky, apathetic and dystopian world on the brink, the educator (eLearning or non) has a profound responsibility to open up minds. In this article, an educator is struggling to break free of his cynicism, but is finding his cynicism is invariably trying to keep him in check.

by Chris Alexander

December 18, 2015

Use Live Polling For More Effective eLearning Icebreakers

Ahh, human interaction. After thousands of years, we still haven’t quite figured it out. Luckily, some genius –Edison, probably– invented the icebreaker to help us overcome our initial awkwardness and get to business. Here are 4 effective eLearning icebreakers you can implement by using live polling apps.

by Rob Boone