This is the opinion of Laurence Brockliss from the University of Oxford. It takes, time, commitment, and investment to launch an effective online program. See more details in this article.
Category Archives: online learning
Online Learning Consortium highlights 2016 online learning landscape
“There are now 5.8 million students enrolled in online courses, and fully 90% of students say such courses provide the same, or better, experience as face-to-face instruction.” More here.
Full 2016 Higher Education Online Learning Landscape report is available online.
“Focus on people and process, not technology”
10 must-haves to appease online students
While we do not have online students, I believe these 10 must-haves would be great for any student:
- Must help with students’ careers
- Must offer choices for personalization
- Must be flexible with policies and processes
- Must provide local sources of information
- Must have a great website
- Must be affordable
- Must include instructor communication
- Must offer fully online…but also blended
- Must have transparent data
- Must market to all ages
See more for details.
7 trends that will revolutionize online learning
I would say that “revolutionize” is somewhat strong, but these trends might make online learning more effective:
- Blended learning
- Video
- Interactivity
- Mobile learning
- Identity verification to prevent cheating
- Auto-grading
- Open intuitive platforms
More details here.
Grading and Assessing Online Student Work by Jonathan Martin
A new e-book from Blackbaud outlines 14 practices for effective evaluations, including designing assessment, strategies for authentication, and automating feedback. Also included are recommendations for classroom tools. Users must register to download the free e-book.
What does it mean to be an online learning leader?
“EDUCAUSE panelists discuss the hallmarks of excellence in online leadership that will be critical in the future.”. More here.
Please pay special attention at “Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Learning,” based on a newly released report from UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association).
Online Classroom issue is available
The August 2015 issue of Online Classroom was posted on August 1, 2015.
Please access it here. You will need to login with your free account. Also, make sure to visit Magna Pubs regularly as we have NU-wide subscription. Details are available on my.nu.edu.kz under Professional Development.
Making online students successful
Anybody to try zyBooks?
Seems like a good way to organize resources for students with a combination of text, animation, and assessment! More details here.