Educational Forms, Informal learning
February 10, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsWhile it was already relatively common practice before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote proctoring has become even more popular at institutions across the nation, leading to concerns and the need for important considerations as these systems are designed. In response to […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
February 6, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsThere were 1.3 million fewer students enrolled in U.S. public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began–a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that educational funding is tied to enrollment, this development has serious implications for […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
February 2, 2023
Via: Ed SurgeWhen COVID-19 forced college courses online, Stuart Middleton, a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia, was having trouble connecting with his remote students. So he decided to try to meet them where he heard they were happy […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
January 24, 2023
Via: Ed SurgeDuring the first week of the new year, parts of Minnesota were deluged by a winter storm, blanketing the Twin Cities and surrounding areas with almost a foot-and-a-half of snow. Those conditions were enough to prompt school closures, and on […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
January 24, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsStudents need a variety of information about digital courses, including required devices and how instructors structure their virtual courses and expectations, before they enroll–but much of this information is not available prior to registration, according to results from a student […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
January 12, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsHere are five steps we took to ensure the best possible results with our virtual learning platform: 1. Use it to provide individualized instruction. It’s great to be able to offer students individualized learning opportunities that are tailored to the […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
January 3, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsIt took a global pandemic to push more people in accepting that online learning is a mainstay in today’s higher education landscape. In addition to convenience, it expands learning opportunities to students whose schedules do not align with traditional in-person […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 28, 2022
Via: eCampus NewsIt seems digital transformation is among the top priorities on any higher-ed leader’s list–particularly as students and faculty voice more preference for online learning options after COVID. Many institutions realized that as they offer more degree programs and classes online, […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 27, 2022
Via: eSchool NewsIf you are a school or district leader looking to build an online elementary program, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five steps that helped our teams successfully build and maintain […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 27, 2022
Via: Inside Higher EdYou may have read that Georgetown University is launching an online part-time bachelor’s degree completion program in liberal studies in partnership with Coursera. Georgetown already offers an on-campus version of this program through its School of Continuing Education to a […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 23, 2022
Via: eCampus NewsMore than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that higher education institutions are recognizing and adapting to the lasting impacts that the transition to online learning has had on both learners and faculty alike. While some students are […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 20, 2022
Via: Ed SurgeIf you go back to the first days of the COVID crisis, when campuses across the country were shutting down, college students weren’t very happy with emergency online learning. Surveys conducted then showed deep dissatisfaction, with as many as 70 […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 20, 2022
Via: eCampus NewsMany college students have access to a traditional learning environment, which often includes attending class in lecture halls, collaborating with peers and professors in person or taking exams at a scheduled time in the classroom. Although this approach works for […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 19, 2022
Via: eSchool NewsOver the past year and a half, “hybrid learning” has become quite the buzzword when it comes to education. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world, we’ve witnessed the growing need for hybrid learning, an education option that […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
December 2, 2022
Via: eCampus NewsWhile there has been significant progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, accessibility is often glaringly absent from the discussion. This is particularly true in higher education, where barriers to access intersect and are often compounded when dealing with […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
November 30, 2022
Via: eSchool NewsStudents who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person learning. Also, some districts have decided to keep an online option open […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
November 28, 2022
Via: eCampus NewsA recent National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report reveals that post-secondary enrollment continues to decline. Undergraduate enrollment alone saw a 9.4 percent drop from Spring 2020, resulting in nearly 1.4 million fewer undergrads than before the pandemic. Although the COVID-19 […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
November 11, 2022
Via: K-12 DiveThis letter is the latest in a series of guidance to state and local school systems from the federal special education office emphasizing that hardships such as the COVID-19 pandemic and frequent student transfers are unacceptable excuses for not meeting […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
November 11, 2022
Via: eSchool NewsOur school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Since then, we’ve expanded our use of the program and involved more students. Here are four tips […]
Educational Forms, Informal learning
October 27, 2022
Via: Inside Higher EdLaw school students are increasingly both satisfied and comfortable with online learning, according to the 2022 Law School Survey of Student Engagement. The results are a potential sign that the pandemic’s normalization of online classes is bolstering a growing acceptance […]