Digital Learning - beyond eLearning and Blended Learning

Aaron Ansuini had a question for the professor teaching his online course at Concordia University, in Montreal, so he decided to shoot him an email.H

This article is a continuation of former research from 2003 to 2017 that sought to answer how long it takes to develop one hour of training.

There is no lack of evidence to suggest that online classes have deeply transformed the teaching and learning landscape in higher education. In 2015

COVID has shown us how powerful educational uses of digital technology can be informal, impromptu and conducted on the fly.

You can take a remote college class from anywhere these days. From your backyard, your car, your bedroom—even your bed. In these casual settings, i

With the recent move to remote learning, due to COVI19, we have seen an increase in synchronous instruction in SEH. This move has definitely provided some benefits to students and teaching staff during this time of emergency such as providing a sense of community for students, however before semester 2 starts, we should take the time to ask the question whether this move is sustainable. Synchronous sessions are not equitable among all students especially those who don’t have a computer with a strong internet connection or for those that have special learning needs or a disability. Therefore moving forward lets explore how a mix of instructional methods (asynchronous & synchronous) can provide opportunities for all students to engage. Moving didactic lectures to online key concepts will assist in reducing the amount of synchronous timetabled sessions and enable teaching staff to use shorter synchronous sessions for engaging students in activities that help students understand difficult concepts and extend their learning to deeper levels.

Online learning can create problems for students, particularly those with disabilities, unless platforms and content are designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind.

University of Melbourne research explores how schools can help their students to develop and grow empathy when being face-to-face in COVID-19 isn’t an option.

“I might be one of the few people coming out of the COVID-19 situation with more friends,” said Karine Durand.Durand’s words have stuck with me fo

If you are engaged with online learning and are confused by the terminology, you are not alone.

Virtual classroom and video conferencing technologies can be very effective approaches to bridge the psychological and geographic gaps between instructors and students. The use of high-definition tel

An EDUCAUSE/Cisco study sheds light on the general trends that have taken shape as institutions planned and prepared for fall education.

Designed for educators who are interested in a basic introduction to online teaching, this competency-based learning pathway covers the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to support your learners with care, empathy, and compassion. The experience will introduce you to both the theoretical and practical aspects