Online Learning

August 19, 2015

8 Tips To Improve Your Body Posture For eLearning

eLearning is a fast-growing industry that influences all markets all over the world. However, it also greatly impacts people's way of living. The right body posture for eLearning is a very important matter for learning success and it must be taken into account while engaging in online education.

by Lily Wilson

August 14, 2015

Content Curation In Online Learning: How To Do It Right

Building a module of online learning is like developing a lesson plan that you will deliver in a vacuum. You will not see or hear the reaction to what you deliver and you will have no clues to tell you if your audience is engaged, bored, or still there. In this article I will share some insight on content curation in order to help you engage and entertain your online learners.

by Caryl Oliver

August 12, 2015

5 Learning Management System Add-Ons You Never Thought Of Before

Do you use Learning Management System add-ons for your education needs to make a powerful learning weapon? You totally should! Read more to know how.

by Lynn Usrey

August 12, 2015

10 eLearning Websites For Educators To Use In The New Semester

In this article I will present 10 eLearning websites for educators that will make you a better teacher while inspiring your students to learn, write, and research.

by Jessica Millis

August 12, 2015

Reflective Questions In eLearning: Reflecting On “I Don't Know”

Asking a reflective question to which the answer can be “I don't know” is the quickest way to lose the engagement of an online learner! In this article I will share how to effectively ask reflective questions in eLearning to encourage thinking and increase learner engagement.

by Caryl Oliver

August 10, 2015

The Pedagogy Behind MOOCs: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

What are the peculiarities of designing an online course that addresses to such a big audience? What does it mean in terms of instructional design? And is there an ideal pedagogy behind MOOCs? In this article, I’ll explain the peculiarities of an instructional design for “massive” learning, the different pedagogical approaches behind xMOOCs and cMOOCs, and I’ll show you how to motivate your learners in order to maximize the effectiveness of your MOOC courses and minimize dropout rates.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

August 5, 2015

Why Students Need More Control Over Their Online Education

Traditional universities often boast about the relationships students build on their campuses, which ultimately provide students with powerful support networks. There’s no reason online students can’t enjoy these same benefits. In this article I will share why giving students more control over their online education enhances their online learning experience.

by Mattan Griffel

August 3, 2015

What Is Wrong With MOOCs? Key Issues To Consider Before Launching Your First MOOC

Despite the extensive critique they have received since they first appeared back in 2008, without any doubt, MOOCs consist today the latest trend in online learning. As MOOC initials stand for Massive Open Online Courses, by definition, they raise some key issues for which eLearning professionals who want to keep up-to-date with latest trends in the field may need further clarification. In this article, I’ll discuss these key definition issues, I’ll explain why MOOCs have not received the expected attention up to present, and I’ll highlight the critiques they have received as important factors to consider before launching your first MOOC course.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

August 2, 2015

Top 5 Tips For Online Facilitators

One of the biggest mistakes that can be made is to think about online facilitation as an extension of face to face teaching. It isn’t. Here are 5 tips for online facilitators that may help you think a little more about how your course will run and where it might not meet your expectations.

by Richard Jones

August 1, 2015

4 Best Practices In Delivery Of Digital Learning Resources

With the worldwide market for generic eLearning reaching $35.6 billion in 2011 and the smart money on the market being worth $50+ billion by 2016, organizations need to improve their practices to deliver their digital learning resources. In this article we will cover the available types of eLearning, the right blend of learning and eLearning best practices, and also some strategic objectives.

by Kate Kalamara

July 30, 2015

From Kids To Adults: How eLearning Is Becoming A Game Changer In Education

While classroom-based teaching continues to dominate as the most preferred practice in schools, colleges, and organizations, another form of learning is gradually reforming the crux of education. The article sheds light on how online learning, or eLearning, pairs up learning with visuals to make the process compelling, interactive, and exciting.

by Srilakshmi Janardanan

July 29, 2015

Research Writing Is Like Hanging A Screen Door

In this article I will use a metaphor to share my input on how the research writing process is exactly like the process of hanging a screen door.

by Oliver Hedgepeth