Online Learning

March 4, 2016

Why Is A Virtual Classroom Better Than A Real One?

Students that study online pass tests 9% better than those who study on campus. These are the results presented by SRI International after a 12-year study. What aspects of modern eLearning systems make the virtual classroom so effective? Let us find out.

by Kate Morrison

March 3, 2016

Applying The SAMR Model To Create An Effective Blended Learning Strategy

Technology is a powerful tool in corporate training environments, but creating an effective blended learning strategy can be a trying task. In this article, I'll offer insight on how to use SAMR to integrate technology into your online training curriculum.

by Christopher Pappas

March 3, 2016

Will eLearning Be The End Of Walled Classrooms?

eLearning has brought affordable and high quality education outside walled classrooms and made it accessible to students all over the world. Will the growing popularity of eLearning wipe out conventional institutes?

by Shweta Iyer

March 2, 2016

Personalized eLearning: The Personalization Wave In Online Learning

Today, each one of us lives in a highly personalized world of our own. Marketing 2.0 makes complete use of our digital footprint and it is no surprise that what you, and only you, want is what you get in the digital space today. It is “personalization” that is filtering out the noise and homing in on your personal signal. Force feeding information is a thing of the past. No surprise, then, that eLearning has also succumbed to this trend of personalization. So, what one should look for in a personalized eLearning plan?

by Anand Timothy

February 14, 2016

2 Effective Icebreaker Activity Examples

The purpose of this article was to plan and outline 2 thoroughly thought out online literacy icebreaker activity examples, reflecting on the criteria used in the design process, while also providing a rationale for its effectiveness. Appropriately framing a lesson with an icebreaker activity is a useful technique in establishing context in which new learning will take place. The initial experiences students have with any course establish the tone for future tasks. Learner reactions to these icebreaker activity tasks can often indicate quickly those who will be successful and those who may struggle.

by Michael Higley

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

February 10, 2016

Conquering The Isolation Of The Online Classroom

Do you ever feel that you are on an educational island? It’s 4 am, you are answering posts in an online classroom and it feels like you are alone. As the poet John Donne[1] said, “no man is an island”. No student or instructor is either. But what are some tips for making the asynchronous online educational environment into communities of learning?

by Elsie Walker

February 6, 2016

Evolution Of Digital Education Tools To Measure Students’ State Of Mind

Imagine sitting in a classroom where a student participates in an online learning program that not only measures their academic progress, but their mood as well. This technology may be closer than we think.

by John Unger

February 4, 2016

4 Ways To Turn Online Learning Weaknesses Into Strengths

Online courses are an attractive way to go to school as they offer flexibility with work and home schedules. However, there are certain drawbacks that online classes have that traditional classrooms do not. This article explains four online learning weaknesses and the ways to turn them into an advantage.

by Justin Mills

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 28, 2016

3 Key Online Learning Validation Requirements

Online learning validation involves ensuring: Validity of the eLearning qualifications, reproducibility of the online assessments, and reliability of the eLearning systems. Satisfying all of these 3 requirements is essential for making the online courses appealing to the learners!

by Michael Baron

January 22, 2016

7 Benefits Οf Technology Integration Ιn Τhe Education Sphere

The future of the educational system is practically determined by the development of technology. Some educators and experts are against the trends of implementing EdTech tools and apps in every single aspect of the schooling system, mainly because technology is a source of distraction for students. However, proper technology integration guides students towards greater understanding of all concepts covered in class.

by Stephanie Norman