Online Learning Archives

May 15, 2015

Implementing eLearning: Know The Challenges And Opportunities

As is the case with many things in life eLearning has its many benefits and disadvantages, and a cautious examination and analysis becomes important to the future of the company or training program that one is envisaging.

by Mukul Agrawal

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 22, 2015

Teaching The Teachers: Designing A Moodle MOOC To Support Educators With Their Skills

Teaching with Moodle: An Introduction is a structured course delivered using the latest Moodle release. The emphasis of this Moodle MOOC is on engagement and collaboration. Participants will interact with one another in the various course activities such as forums, and work together in a customised environment that supports innovative teaching and learning.

by Mary Cooch

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

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

The Use Of Widgets In Video eLearning To Improve The Learning Experience

April 19, 2015

Enhancing Video eLearning With Widgets

Students all over the world are increasingly turning to the Internet for educational purposes, especially for second language learning. The use of widgets in the learning environment is beneficial to the student and enhances the video learning experience for language learning.

by Tom Goodwin

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

Online Learning In Emergencies E-Learning Lessons From Mother Nature

April 2, 2015

eLearning Lessons From Mother Nature: Online Learning In Emergencies

Over 100 inches of snow in 5 weeks, sub-zero temperatures, impassable roads and sidewalks. A metropolitan area buried under a blanket of snow (“Imagine Pompeii,” lamented one local writer, “But with snow, not lava.”). And of course, no school (I'll leave aside for now the crazed parents...).