Asynchronous online discussions have long served as important spaces in higher education for social constructivism. These forums encourage critical thinking, peer...
The value of critical thinking skills is undeniable, particularly in today’s world in which there is a dearth of sound thinking amidst a backdrop of widespread misinformation designed to unduly...
Social learning and multimedia instructional tools connect naturally in the online classroom. Where multimedia can transform the classroom into an engaging learning environment, social media...
In previous posts, I’ve pointed to the “Why?” behind incorporating multimedia learning tools into the online classroom but I haven’t yet addressed the “How?” from a technical...
As an online educator of adults, I’m always seeking opportunities to enhance the learning experience for my students. In the spirit of that quest, my mind is drawn to I my learning...
As the distance education profession continues to change, so do student demographics. We’re seeing new opportunities to transform the online classroom into a...
As if adult students didn’t face enough challenges and distractions from their coursework with life responsibilities like work and supporting their families, the...
In my previous blog post on Wikis, I mentioned some aspects of collaborative learning that lead me to think about cohorts and whether or not we are fully leveraging their...
Introduction
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and the workplace,...
Persistence rates in higher education haven’t improved over the last two decades and though student retention is obviously a key success factor, alone it isn’t a...
