Online Learners

June 6, 2015

10 Netiquette Tips For Online Discussions

As an online learner, you already know that participating in your eLearning course online discussions contributes to your critical thinking and writing skills' development. However, there is a netiquette code for online discussions too. In this article, I’ll share the 10 top netiquette tips for participating in online discussions, so that you will be able to make the most of your eLearning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

May 30, 2015

Millennials And Faith: Can eLearning Draw Millennials Back to Faith?

The Millennial Generation is, without question, the most over-informed, under-engaged generation in history. They can access more information on their smartphones with their little finger than previous generations had access to in their entire lifetime. At the same time, they have weaker relationships with their families and communities than ever before. This has created an environment that makes it difficult for churches to make disciples of Millennials.

by Beth Wisch

May 24, 2015

Digital Education: Scope And Challenges Of A Developing Society

The role of education in an individual’s personal growth, skill development & democratic responsible behavior (his/her rights and duties to be exercised in terms of learned human resource pool) thereby contributing immensely to the overall prosperity of a nation, is irrefutable.

by Satish Bisla, PMP®

May 19, 2015

The Online Learning Teaching Techniques

While the world of online education is exciting for its potential to reach students individually, the tools available for teachers to use are rapidly changing. As a result, it is important to consider what techniques have already been implemented with pedagogical success through particular online learning tools. This will save teachers’ time and frustration, as they cannot possibly implement every technique.

by Leia Dolphy

May 4, 2015

Completing An Online Course: 13 Time Management Tips

We’re all busy—family, work, school, life, life, work, work... One of the biggest challenges faced by online learners is managing time and carving out enough time and space to complete the requirements of their online course or program. When learners don’t manage time well—when they put off all the readings, discussions and learning activities off until the last moment—they invariably fall behind and inevitably struggle to complete their course (as high rates of attrition in online learning attest). 

by Mary Burns

May 2, 2015

10 Easy Steps To Get Started With 1-to-1 Programs

1-to-1 programs give learners the opportunity to access a wealth of information at the fingertips and to expand their educational horizons anywhere at any time. In this article, I’ll go over 10 easy steps that can help you start a 1-to-1 program for your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

April 27, 2015

From Dull To Dynamic: How To Engage Learners In An Online Science Course

Many aspects of motivation that apply in the workplace can also be incorporated in the classroom. In this article I will discuss three ways to engage your students in an online learning environment with specific examples for those teaching in the sciences.

by Pamela Wirth

April 25, 2015

Planning Digital Learning For K12 Classroom

Ravi is a grade VII student. Recently, his school got interactive whiteboards installed in the classroom. He was very excited about the Science class last Monday, which was the first class to use the smart-board. The teacher started the class by showing a series of pictures, which were a slightly better version of what were in the chapter. Then she showed a video of a teacher who was explaining what was written in the book. Class was over and Ravi was very disappointed. He was not sure what he was expecting, but he definitely expected something more. The problem stated above is common. Technology is used without much thought about the delivery style or method.

by Khalid Siddiqui

April 21, 2015

Online Learning And Teaching: Teachers Are Critical To Students' Success

As another MOOC comes to a close, I have been thinking about the impact of technology on teaching and learning. Back in the early days of my online learning journey, teachers were afraid that moving education efforts online would eliminate the need for teachers. Some professors were hesitant to "teach online" because they felt they were teaching themselves out of a job, somehow proving that they were nothing more than grading machines and forum monitors. Some online instructors actually did nothing more than that and kept their jobs, which only made other teachers more fearful of the trend to move classes online.

by Heather MacCorkle Edick

April 18, 2015

4 Ways eLearning Is Revolutionizing Education For Girls In Developing Countries

This article will explore four ways eLearning is leveling the educational playing field for girls in developing countries and empowering entire nations.

by Michelle Echevarria

April 12, 2015

The ABCs Οf High Quality Online Discussions

Discussion boards, or threaded discussions, are probably one of the most commonly used tools in online learning. They provide the means for asynchronous discussion to occur over a period of time. It is critically important to encourage conditions and behaviors for successful learning in discussion forums.

by Dr. James W. Brown

April 3, 2015

Online Collaboration Strategies To Engage Your Learners

There are multiple strategies that can be used to engage learners online. It is important to allow leaners to engage with content in different ways to ensure learning transfer. In this article, I will present you several strategies to engage your learners through online collaboration.

by Amy Thornton