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Towards Best Practices in Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Jared Keengwe,Terry T. Kidd +1 more
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Reflections are intended to stimulate reflections on effective strategies to enhance faculty success in their transition from traditional pedagogical platforms to online learning and teaching.Abstract:
This article examines a review of literature related to online learning and teaching. The authors provide a brief historical perspective of online education as well as describe the unique aspects of online teaching and learning. The barriers to online teaching, the new faculty roles in online learning environments, and some implications for online learning and teaching are also provided. This article is intended to stimulate reflections on effective strategies to enhance faculty success in their transition from traditional pedagogical platforms to online learning and teaching.read more
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D. Randy Garrison,Heather Kanuka +1 more
TL;DR: The conclusion is that blended learning is consistent with the values of traditional higher education institutions and has the proven potential to enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of meaningful learning experiences.
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TL;DR: Using responses from over 2,500 colleges and universities, the study examined the numbers of students involved in online education and the impact of this education for different disciplines and contexts as mentioned in this paper.
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Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: The Realities of Online Teaching
Rena M. Palloff,H. Keith Pratt +1 more
TL;DR: Palloff and Pratt as mentioned in this paper have written a comprehensive reference for faculty to use to hone their skills as online instructors and for students to use for becoming more effective online learners, which covers the entire online teaching process including evaluating effective courseware, working with online classroom dynamics, addressing the needs of the online student, making the transition to online teaching, and promoting the development of the learning community.
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The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: The Survey Says...
Kyong-Jee Kim,Curtis J. Bonk +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that online learning environments are facing a "perfect e-storm," linking pedagogy, technology, and learner needs, and that the benefits of online teaching and learning in higher education are mixed.
Corporate elearning: exploring a new frontier
T.A. Urdan,C.C. Weggen +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide a concise overview of the key aspects of this emerging market and to offer a framework for analysis for industry players and the investment community, and outline major trends and likely winning strategies for companies targeting the corporate e-learning market.
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