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When a chemistry professor asked a particularly vocal class why they disliked group work so much, the students put together a top 10 list,

Recent data shows just how much college students, and their experiences, have changed in just a few short years.

"See how a large university migrated eLearning content from old technology to a format consumable by students in the 21st century."

In this article, I outline 10 online teaching tips that may be less well-known but can lead to a more positive experience for both professor and student.

Online learning professionals are playing a bigger role in higher education as distance learning and digital course instruction continues to grow in numbers and prestige.

Online enrollment at nonprofit institutions is on the rise, while for-profit institutions saw a decline of more than 9 percent, according to new research.

Course gets redesigned using the flipped classroom model and Just-in-Time-Teaching techniques that promote the use of class time for more active learning.

Unbundled online program model focuses on pedagogy as the driver for technology decisions rather than the other way around.

Professors, curriculum specialists: 3 steps to building the high-quality online course today’s learners demand (and deserve).

"Wes Anderson’s film Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) offers a clear and humorous presentation of the concierge’s skills, insights, and services. In creating a “Concierge Model of Faculty Online Course Development,”* we have developed some guidelines for interacting with and supporting faculty that incorporate this concierge approach."

Colleges are taking advantage of a business opportunity and an education need in the marketplace.

Online learning programs can leave some faculty feeling uncertain about their place within their institution.

"Virtual education can be a game-changer for a lot of students," said M. Karega Rausch, vice president of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers. But, for a large number of "students who are attending full-time, fully online schools, the outcomes are pretty devastating. What we're seeing now isn't what any of us would hope to see."

Online courses are increasingly holding synchronous sessions. Here's how to increase engagement, participation, and accountability during virtual meetings.

"Exposing students to online learning long before they reach college is practical. This point paints online learning as a life skill of sorts – something for kids to understand before entering the real world as adults, much like balancing a bank account or learning how to create a resume. Without a solid understanding of online learning before graduation, students are less prepared for what they will face academically following high school."

"I’ve recently been considering digital pedagogy from more of an organisation and systems level, as I look into how to refine my school’s use of technologies as tools for learning and teaching. As I begin a search of what research literature might offer us in this realm (please, if you have a seminal paper or reference here – pass it my way!) I have a couple of reflections. One is that, as technology moves quickly and research moves slowly (from data generation to publication), research on digital pedagogy needs to be treated with caution."

What students and higher ed educators can expect from the changing digital landscape of higher ed: Then vs. now vs. 5 years from now.

Want to know how to conduct a Learning Management System Needs Analysis? Check 10 factors to consider for a Learning Management System Needs Analysis.

"Picture a big, beautiful college campus: Dorms dotting the landscape, students rushing across the quad. Tools and technology that help enhance classroom instruction — not replace it. These are probably the main aspects of what you think of when you consider a traditional college experience."

As online learning becomes increasingly popular, what are the skills and habits necessary for student success?

"What is Digital Pedagogy? Digital pedagogy focuses specifically on the use of technology to break down learning barriers and enhance students’ learning experiences. By definition, its existence dates back to the earliest use of digital tools in classrooms -- however, larger awareness of the need for digital pedagogy has emerged only in the last decade or so, in recognition of the changing relationship between students and computers, handheld devices, social media, and more. For instance, according to one 2013 study, today’s undergraduate students use their computers an average of 123 minutes per day -- yet spend only six minutes per day on email [1]. This changing portrait of student habits points towards a serious need for critical approaches by instructors regarding the use of technologies to engage their students, regardless of a class’ subject or mode of instruction. An effective digital pedagogy thus starts not with a static list of tools, but with fundamental learning goals and strategies, to which appropriate technology is added to strengthen student outcomes and objectives."