Are you considering taking an online course? Many people are nervous to enroll in their first online class because it is often a new medium and might require adjusting learning styles. However, in addition to the number of online courses…
Gaming is a hot topic in online education. Because of its many different modes, terms are often misused. Click here to learn about the different types of gaming in online education.
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…
The world of higher education always looks to study trends and data in online learning. Grade Level: Tracking Online Education in the United States by I. Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman is an annual report published by Babson Survey Research Group.…
Imagine thousands of students acquiring digital versions of their college textbooks. Imagine that each textbook was tailored to precisely suit the exact needs of each course. Now imagine that those textbooks are free.
The way in which students access information is in a constant state of change. While many students are loyal to traditional textbooks, many seek to use more modern, digital textbooks in their studies. This infographic from OnlineUniversities.com outlines different aspects…
Adaptive eLearning seeks to blend personalized instruction with computer targeting capabilities in order to teach individual students better on a large scale. Learn how this education method emerged and where it might be headed in the future.
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.
The lecture has been the mainstay of education for centuries. However, with the advent of online education, many educators are choosing to “chunk” the content.
Will this semester be your first time taking an online course? While a syllabus should outline the technicalities and course navigation, the mental leap from traditional instruction to a virtual classroom can be daunting.
Here are 7 suggestions to make the transition easier.