Archive of ‘distance learning’ category

25
Jul
2021

Planning by design

categories: distance learning, educational technology, instructional technology, media literacy

Tip: Planning by Design

Stage 1: Planning learning outcomes, assessment, learning activities & course materials.

https://higheredpraxis.substack.com/p/tip-planning-by-design

The idea of backwards design has been around for several decades, starting with Understanding by Design, published in 1998 by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTigue.

  • Learning Outcomes.
  • Assessment.
  • Learning Activities.
  • Course Materials.

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13
Jun
2021

Instructional approaches

categories: Digital literacy, distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, gamification, online learning

A Beginner’s Guide to Flipped Classroom

https://www.schoology.com/blog/flipped-classroom

Our 2018-2019 Global State of Digital Learning research study revealed some interesting insights about instructional approaches. It was taken by 9,279 education professionals from all across the country in various roles and districts.

When we look at instructional approaches most frequently used, the top ones are differentiated instruction (73.5%), blended learning (54.8%), and individualized learning (47.8%). And while flipped learning, personalized learning, and gamification command the most press, they aren’t being practiced as much as one might think. In many ways, this makes a lot of sense. These approaches require more time and resources than many of the others.

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24
May
2021

Students and Online

categories: distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, hybrid learning, instructional technology

73 Percent of Students Prefer Some Courses Be Fully Online

https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/05/13/73-percent-of-students-prefer-some-courses-be-fully-online-post-pandemic.aspx

Cengage‘s Digital Learning Pulse Survey, conducted by Bay View Analytics on behalf of the Online Learning Consortium, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies, University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and Canadian Digital Learning Research Association, polled 1,469 students and 1,286 faculty and administrators across 856 United States institutions

Sixty-eight percent of students were also in favor of some combination of in-person and online courses. On the faculty side, 57 percent said they would prefer teaching hybrid courses post-pandemic — slightly more than those who preferred teaching fully online.

both students and faculty agreed: Roughly two-thirds across the board said they would like to use more tech and digital course materials in the future.

19
May
2021

Engageli

categories: Digital literacy, distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, instructional technology, online learning, technology literacy

Zoom-alternative Engageli raises $33M to grow its digital learning platform

https://www.highereddive.com/news/zoom-alternative-engageli-raises-33m-to-grow-its-digital-learning-platform/599901/

Rather than create plug-ins for Zoom or similar services, however, Engageli’s founders created a standalone platform that combines video with active-learning features such as quizzes and small-group breakouts. Instructors can also track engagement.

Class, formerly named ClassEDU, last year began testing add-on software for Zoom that allows instructors to administer assignments and track student engagement.

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more on Zoom in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=zoom

19
May
2021

Dos & Don’ts Teaching With Technology

categories: Digital literacy, distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, information technology, instructional technology, online learning, teaching, technology literacy

7 Dos & Don’ts for Post-Pandemic Teaching With Technology

Here’s what students hope you’ll keep doing in the fall — and what they hope you’ll drop.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/7-dos-donts-for-post-pandemic-teaching-with-technology

a February panel of students sharing their views on pandemic teaching….

  • DON’T lecture with slides for an entire Zoom class.
  • DO offer more active-learning and discussion exercises in class. 
  • DON’T require students to use a tech tool that you don’t understand. 
  • DO keep using anonymous polling.
  • DO get students up and about.
  • DO provide more asynchronous materials and activities.
  • DO emphasize interaction with and between students.

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more on online learning in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=online+learning

07
May
2021

working remotely

categories: distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning

https://www.chronicle.com/article/at-some-colleges-remote-work-could-be-here-to-stay

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Google relaxes remote work plan, will let 20% of employees telecommute

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/05/google-relaxes-remote-work-plan-will-let-20percent-of-employees-telecommute.html

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Remote Work nach der Pandemie: Kernaspekte einer Richtlinie für Telearbeit

https://www.lanline.de/it-management/kernaspekte-einer-richtlinie-fuer-telearbeit.253005.html

29
Apr
2021

Facilitate Effective Group Work at Business Schools

categories: Digital literacy, distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, instructional technology

free webinar: ‘How to facilitate effective group work at business schools’ on May 5 at 1PM ET.

This webinar will gather teachers and instructional designers from business schools in a panel discussion to share and exchange ideas on improving group dynamics and social loafing in team based education.

We’re happy to welcome Mustafa Elsawy, Learning Technologist from Georgia State University and Jeff Webb, Associate Professor from David Eccles School of Business as guest speakers for the discussion to share their insights on:

  • Why and how team based learning adds value to course design;
  • The challenges of implementing and facilitating group work in online, blended and hybrid classrooms;
  • How peer feedback and peer assessment can contribute to achieve learning outcomes;
  • How to empower faculty to scale peer feedback/assessment in future courses and prepare students for the labor market

You can learn more about the event on our website and register for free here.

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more on online ed in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=online+education

25
Apr
2021

Quality online education for higher ed

categories: distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, information literacy, information technology, instructional technology

https://lompocrecord.com/opinion/columnists/jennifer-brown-and-christopher-lynch-quality-online-education-for-higher-ed-requires-public-investment/article_512e95ce-fae0-5d0b-917c-3a2f9232ad74.html

Online coursework must not be considered an inferior or cheaper option. Getting online right requires a significant investment in course development guided by professional course designers who focus on achieving and assessing learning outcomes. Best practices show that developing a quality online course takes about 10 weeks to build with the faculty member working closely alongside an instructional/course designer, and research has shown that in-person instruction improves after working with instructional designers.

An online lecture requires more lecture preparation, continuous monitoring of student progress, increased use of assessment tools, extensive electronic interaction with the students and online office hoursAdditional instructor and teaching assistant support is also needed, as well as technical support.

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more on online education in this ISM blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=%22online+education%22

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