Assessments are an important aspect of any course. They allow students to interact with information that they learn, enable instructors to check students’ progress, and simply keep the class on track. In online environments, assessments play a crucial role due…
No matter what your education is, you won’t be able to avoid research projects. You will need to find the information anyway, choose the best ways to find it, know how to evaluate and manage this info, and decide whether to use it for your projects or not. Here are a number of research tips so you can excel in all courses.
Designing an online course can seem daunting. For some it is a new mode of teaching and there is always new technology to consider. In order to simplify the process, below are four crucial components to consider when creating a…
Online education has drastically evolved over time. What began as simple correspondence courses has developed into a rich, interactive learning experience which has completely reformed the world of education. While early online courses were largely text based, today’s technology opens the…
As technology enables education to move beyond the classroom, many different combinations of traditional and online learning are emerging. Some courses focus heavily on a face-to-face setting while others primarily rely upon digital platforms. Whatever the case, educators have the opportunity…
Everybody loves videos. Whether feature films or short, creative clips, they are viewed as a way to spark interest and take a break from the usual classroom rhythm. Here are seven tips to enhance your use of videos in your online classroom.
All educators know that it is important to motivate students. No matter how exciting or necessary the material, students must be motivated to learn, study, and achieve. Dr. Brett Jones, a professor of education at Virginia Tech, has studied what…
There is a lot to keep in mind when designing an online course. This infographic from e-LearningInfographics.com outlines 10 mistakes which you should avoid. Below are tips which provide alternative suggestions to counter these mistakes. Audience – Be sure…
Check out this exciting and helpful video by Sarah-Hahn Winchester of UWG Online about how to effectively apply study skills in an online learning environment.
Content chunking is easier said than done.To teach the same concept differently requires going back to the beginning and breaking a lesson down into smaller pieces. Learn how to chunk content so that your student will succeed.