Articles by tag: elearning

Many schools realized they couldn’t safely return to the classroom after spring break or simply a weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. Most had to turn to online options to educate students. But there were some frequent roadblocks to success, including getting devices to students and making sure they had access to the internet. […]

Is it more fun to sit in front of a screen and watch a video or play an interactive game? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, but most would choose the latter. The gamification of learning is one element of eLearning that can help draw people in, as can the ability to choose […]

Over the past decade, we’ve come to realize that traditional training approaches are not A.) as effective as needed, or B.) adaptable enough for today’s fast pace businesses. As a delivery vehicle, microlearning is a powerful tool that can deliver better business results in a way that adapts to the business environment, particularly operationally […]

This interview was conducted in Spanish. Esta entrevista fue presentada en español. Out of every crisis comes change. Most of the time, we worry about the bad side of those changes. Will we able to high five a stranger in the stadium after a touchdown? Can we go back into our houses of worship […]

There’s never a bad time to learn something new. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, broaden your knowledge, or just pass the time, pursuing a new interest is a great way to exercise your mind and inspire growth in your life. Thanks to the internet, taking on an educational goal has never been easier. […]

Of the many things that are uncertain about how American higher education will look in fall 2020, one thing is not: Online learning is here to stay. That doesn’t mean that there will be no in-person instruction Whether or not they are offering some in-person instruction, colleges will need to enable students to participate remotely. […]

Getting one-on-one lessons from legends like Anna Wintour or RuPaul seems like a fever dream—or, at the very least, something that only happens to people who have millions of dollars to spend. Thanks to the MasterClass site, though, we all can get exclusive access to our favorite inspirational leaders, celebrities, chefs and more. Experts from […]

Spring 2020 was a semester like no other. Over the course of a few weeks, thousands of classes – lectures and seminars, laboratory and performance courses, capstone projects and veterinary clinics – transitioned entirely online. Instructors navigated technical and logistical difficulties, as well as the shifting realities of a global pandemic. But amid the challenges, […]

The University of Cambridge has announced that all lectures will be offered online for the academic year beginning in October 2020. Other UK universities are expected to adopt similar policies, adopting a format which blends online learning with more traditional teaching. The announcement has disappointed and worried students, who are concerned about the potentially poor […]