Did you know that you don’t have to be a student at Caltech or MIT to benefit from what their professors are teaching? All you need is a computer or phone and a stable internet connection, and voila, you are interacting with faculty from any prestigious institution in the world on social media. Let’s take a look at how much e-learning has changed in the last decade!
We’ve come a long way as far as online education is concerned. However, there’s a still long road ahead with many developments to come. One of the major developments on the horizon is Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s predicted that almost no industry in the world will be left untouched by AI, and Education is no exception.
The trends shaping the next academic year are nothing new – we’ve heard about some of them for years. Yet now they are becoming a reality, manifesting themselves in classrooms rather than in catchy headlines. What benefits and challenges will they bring into yours?
Can you believe that 2009 was a decade ago? Time seems to pass by with extreme speed and the world keeps changing with it. Many changes happened in the world that influenced e-learning directly.
Companies across the globe are now utilizing e-learning to meet their business goals. However, there’s more to it when it comes down to developing e-learning courses than just meticulous planning and careful execution.
What are the areas that need to be identified when developing an e-learning course? Through this infographic, we bring you a handy checklist.
Long gone are the days when traditional learning was popular among students. With the rise of modern technologies, people believe that learning online can give many benefits, so it’s no wonder this type of learning is taking the world by storm. Not only can it save 40-60% more time, but it can also increase knowledge retention. Check out this article by guest blogger Hugh Beaulac to find out more.
Sure, online education has its disadvantages but there are various advantages of online learning that prove why it might be the greatest revolution in today’s education. Check out this great article by guest blogger Shristi Patni for more information.
Does social media have the power to improve virtual education? Can it solve most of the problems both online educators as well as online students strive to overcome each and every day? Would incorporating it into virtual teaching and learning make a difference? Check out this great article by guest blogger Emily Johnson for more information.
A study from WCET, the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (founded by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education- WICHE), discusses recent trends in Distance Education enrollment. Click here for the full report.
Any educational arena would be nothing without the enrollment and involvement of interested students. The motivations, actions, and trends of students guide the future direction of the institution. Check out this infographic from the Online Learning Consortium about what factors are…