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What is Three-Dimensional Learning According to NGSS
The standards in NGSS are called dimensions because one is not subservient to another. Each of the three standards is equally important, and they all rely on each other.
Station Rotation & Lab Rotation Blending Learning Models for Higher Ed
Perhaps the perfect metaphor for blended learning is the opposite of an old saying, “You can have your cake and eat it, too.” Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning.
Why Interactive Video Has Become the Next Hot Trend in Video Learning
Interactive video is much more interesting than regular video. It’s a road with twists, turns, and scenic overlooks. It’s the kind of road you drive when you want to enjoy going someplace. It’s the kind of road that you remember.
5 Common Types of Blended Learning for Higher Education
Perhaps the perfect metaphor for blended learning is the opposite of an old saying, “You can have your cake and eat it, too.” Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning.
The Important Role of Learning Analytics in eLearning
E-Learning analytics is like a crystal ball. It allows you to see what has happened, what is happening, and predict what will happen.
10 Top Learning Management Systems (LMS) for Educational Publishers
To ease the transition from in-class instruction to online instruction, many educational publishers are moving their content online. However, these types of platforms don’t happen overnight. Educational publishers can use learning management systems that are currently available.
How to Create Community in an Online Course and Why It’s Important
One of the trickiest aspects of online courses is building a sense of community. You cannot wave a wand and have a sense of community magically happen.
Why Your next Online Course Should Focus on Being Mobile-friendly
They can get dinner to go, their dry cleaning to go, even their retail purchases to go. And now, they want their online courses to go.
Why Are Digital Textbooks (eTexts) the Way of the Future?
Digital textbooks (eTexts) offer hyperlinks to videos that demonstrate difficult concepts. They also provide a digital discussion space for learners using the same text.
How Universities Can Improve Student Retention in Online Courses
Online courses are more likely to have students drop out than traditional classes. Though there are many reasons for this, the overall causes are vague expectations and lack of rapport. Fortunately, improving the retention of online learners becomes easier if these two elements are addressed correctly.
Major Advantages of eTexts Versus Traditional Textbooks
Recent articles tout the evergreen popularity of traditional books. Studies show an increase in traditional book sales while digital textbook sales have decreased. However, these articles do not reflect the growing demand for digital textbooks (eTexts).
How Top Educational Publishers Are Helping During the COVID-19 Outbreak
One specific example is the educational publishers that have quickly responded to the coronavirus. They realized the sudden hardships educational institutions began to face as they moved traditional courses to online, and the publishers acted quickly. Let’s recognize ten educational publishers that have taken extra steps to make the unpredictable shift to digital classrooms much easier for everyone.