Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology

Is eLearning just digital learning? This is a big dilemma in the L&D industry. L&D professionals, Learning Leaders, and learners themselves often get puzzled in identifying what’s what. Keep reading as we bust common Digital Learning and eLearning myths in this blog post.

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During the pandemic, educators and students alike had to find a way to transition to online methods

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As higher education institutions turn to technology to meet the needs of teaching and learning in a post-pandemic world, knowing how to efficiently and effectively introduce new approaches — and learning how to recover from mistakes along the way — will be an increasingly valuable skill.

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Districts are using webcams, microphones and other devices to enhance modern learning environments and build the classrooms of the future.

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Here's what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Flipgrid

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When people think about digital learning, the first things that come to mind are likely the common applications they’ve experienced. For example, you might think of remote learning through class meetings that happen over a video call, sharing class materials and collecting assignments using a learning management system, taking an asynchronous online course, or giving students individualized practice and feedback with learning software. 

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Decades ago the concept of a “connected campus” was related to one that was accessible to the rest of the community through ease of transportation. The last decade of the past century and the first decade of the 2000’s saw increasing emphasis on design for directed flows and gathering spaces within buildings and across campuses to encourage, catalyze, and to an extent even “force” greater social interaction and engagement to enhance “connectivity.” A

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Five psychological principles you can use to build effective eLearning courses.

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Assess your current virtual schooling program to make sure it offers the quality your students need to succeed

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Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization.

As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. For 2021, the focus is on a variety of challenges, from how learners access content to how the idea of a ‘curriculum’ is defined. Technology like tablets PCs, apps, and access to broadband internet are lubricating the shift to mobile learning, but a truly immersive mobile learning environment goes beyond the tools for learning to the lives and communities valued by each individual learner.

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Working with schools and school districts is one of the perks of my job. I’ve seen firsthand that it takes extraordinary individuals who are passionate about teaching to engage and motivate a room full of 30 children. At the same time, the situations often found in classrooms, schools and school districts can teach essential lessons on how to approach IT in the broader world. Here are my five biggest takeaways.

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Video is a very important element to improve fun and engagement. Find out 6 tips for microlearning video production in online training!

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If you asked people what the differences between college IT teams and college faculty are, the answer would be that the faculty isn’t as eager about further tech development. 

However, according to several surveys conducted over the past several years, more than 77% of staff at higher education institutions think that the technological revolution is of immense importance for intuitive learning methods/movements.

Surprisingly, above 65% of faculty think the same. The platforms that allow professors and students to have better communication and reliable e-book sharing seem to be the instructors’ favorites. 

How well a specific tech innovation can be applied at a college depends on its simplicity of use and its support from the relevant institution.

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Let's explore how online schooling is a viable alternative to traditional education and discuss the benefits of this approach.

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Online teaching has become more popular and accessible for students. As such, more instructors are teaching online courses. Asynchronous online courses can create barriers for instructors to connect with students, but instructors can implement small and significant changes to their online courses that can help build community, connection, and relationships. Ideas for manageable connection principles include getting to know each other, empathy, communication, and feedback.  

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Move beyond content dumping to performance focus. Here is a simple instructional design model for online course design: Tell, Show, and Do.

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As we head into the spring, we may notice a decrease in student engagement. For some students, there have been midterm exams, extended school breaks, or we find ourselves in the middle of standardized testing season. Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I  reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. 

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Finding the right edtech to support learners’ unique needs is important now more than ever

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More than a quarter of students (27%) in a recent poll said they are being assigned too many different learning tools in their courses. And 16% reported they have difficulty navigating and using those tools.

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The worldwide K-12 and higher education sector outperformed most other industries, including technology, transportation and healthcare, in simulations for cybersecurity readiness, according to a report released today from Immersive Labs, a U.K.-based company that works with clients globally on cyberthreat preparedness.

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With the emergence of COVID-19 and extended school closure, technology—including a district-provided device for every student and hotspots for those in need—was instantly deployed via car pickup lines at schools and bus drop-offs to neighborhoods. When the 2020-21 school year began, the district embarked on another new frontier by offering parents the choice of virtual or in-person learning. For virtual learners, an education equal to that of in-person students was imperative. 

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While the availability of technology is growing, the education of the masses in the ever-developing technology has become necessary now more than ever. That is why the question arises whether education technology needs to be a specific training method or as a discipline.

The other part of the question is whether it matters if education technology is a discipline. Let’s talk about that as well.

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There are challenges in finding meaningful ways to engage with students in asynchronous online courses. Some students find learning new concepts difficult when taking a course with an asynchronous format. It can lack personalization and a clear path for self-directed learning. Additionally, instructors often look for options to engage with online learners beyond a synchronous virtual meeting format. Providing self-directed learning opportunities can feel overwhelming to instructors given that it is an additional step instructors need to grade. However, utilizing e-journaling as a tool for online instruction can establish connections and lighten the assessment load by utilizing student self-assessment strategies.

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The COVID-19 pandemic thrust millions of anxious parents and students into at-home learning for the first time. The result has been greater awareness and interest in alternative educational environments like independent study (IS), virtual learning, hybrid learning and homeschooling.

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If you are looking to make the leap to Instructional Design don’t discount these soft skills.

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