Online Learning

March 25, 2015

5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students

My philosophy on teaching online adult learners is centered on building a solid relationship that establishes the instructor first and foremost as the real person committed to the process of learning. This article is about the 5 elements you can use to achieve better connection and communication with online students.

by Francesca Catalano

March 23, 2015

Feedback From Hell: How To Improve Your Feedback Messages

When I started teaching online, I had a problem that puzzled me – students didn't take kindly to my feedback. So, if you’re bewildered about the negativity in your feedback and not sure about how to make it more effective and agreeable, consider the following suggestions and your students will appreciate it!

by Sheila Shanker

March 15, 2015

The Impact Of eLearning On K12 Education

eLearning, aka Internet-based fusion / hybrid learning, is by far the most significant of learning technologies that has emerged in the last 10 odd years and pervaded our lives. There is research done in evaluating programs, and documentation of the manner in which eLearning has rapidly found entry into all classes of learning in the United States and other parts of the world as well.

by Mukul Agrawal

March 14, 2015

5 Ways To Optimize Your Learning Environment For Better Results

When it comes to study advice, you probably feel like you've heard it all before, from tips like “choose a quiet place to study” to “clear away the clutter from your learning environment.” But although some of this is undoubtedly good practice, no one size fits all, and the traditional approaches to studying aren't necessarily always the most effective.

by Marianne Stenger

March 13, 2015

4 Best Blended Learning Resources To Drive Engagement

Can you think of something that the 21’st century kid loves the most? It has to be something they spend most of their day using and can barely detach themselves from. I can probably guess most answers: iPods, iPads, T.V., cell phones, computer, video games, etcetera and etcetera. Funny, how all of these things have something in common: they all have screens, and are digital!

by Anais John

March 10, 2015

6 Checkpoints For Being An Online Tutor

If you want to know if you are cut out to be an online tutor analyze these 6 checkpoints. They are the "must be's" in the development of a professional online tutor.

by Karolina Roziewicz

March 7, 2015

10 Resources For More Effective Online Learning

Learning and acquiring knowledge is now easier and more effective thanks to the Internet. For students, Internet offers new and innovative resources and they only need to find out which set of them they need or find useful. With various online resources and tools that they can access on the Internet, they can utilize any of these to widen their knowledge, acquire new skills, and get higher grades in school.

by Veronica May

March 7, 2015

Self­-paced, Teacher­-directed: Vocabulary Software Helps Online ESL Learning

Finding the right balance between structure and flexibility is key to your success as an online instructor. This is especially true with ESL classes and English language courses, where students progress at different rates towards the same goal. But, how can you provide students with enough guidance to keep them on track, while still allowing for individualized study?

by Chassie Lee

March 3, 2015

Writing For Online Learners And Readers

More and more educators are doing more than simply teaching in the 21st century. Technology has expanded and changed our role. You may already be in this position, either by chance or not. Are you an educator who is new to the job of writing eLearning resources? I was. Here is what I’ve learned.

by Caterina Mastroianni

March 2, 2015

Helping Learners Get The Most Out Of Online Discussions

Online discussions are the lifeblood of an online class. Without rich, ongoing discussions, learning is minimized. However, many online courses don’t help online learners understand how to post a new idea or response; the types of communications or posts that contribute to learning or share examples of good posts. As a result, online learners are often left to their own devices with many online discussions stalling or sinking to a level of mediocrity.

by Mary Burns

March 1, 2015

5 Ways To Make The e-Learning Process Simple

The e-learning process needs to be designed with simplicity in mind. If you can do this when planning an e-learning program for any purpose, then the people who are expected to learn new skills or processes will certainly retain whatever it is you are trying to teach them. Here are a few smart tips that you can use when finding ways to make people learn a little more about whatever you want to help them discover.

by Sameer Bhatia

February 21, 2015

Pedagogy Of MOOCs And Benefits For Modern Professionals

The popularity of MOOCs can be attributed to a variety of factors, one of the most important ones being their pedagogical base. Coupled with the constant availability, this makes MOOCs an excellent resource not only for students, but also for all the modern professionals striving for constant career improvement.

by Sarah Green