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Before going ahead to the main topic of today, which is the effect of interactive learning content on eLearning, let me start by talking about what the term "interaction" really means. Via EDTECH@UTRGV 
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Online course evaluation is crucial to the improvement of future courses, although carrying it out is difficult. Here are the three basic steps to it. Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Video lectures may have worked as a stop-gap measure in the emergency move to online learning, but they just don't cut it for the long term. Here are nine ways to bring distance education courses to the next level. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Elizabeth E Charles's insight:
Importance of engagement in online learning/teaching and how to achieve it.
Rebecca Wilson's curator insight,
May 19, 2020 5:23 PM
This article is aimed at teachers who were forced to go online due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, the tips can be applied to any online teaching environment and offer valuable information about how to make classes more engaging and learning more interactive for students. Growth and change equal improvement.
Daniela Ibarra Osorio's curator insight,
May 24, 2020 8:46 PM
It is a very good article that we can keep in mind so that our students can virtually enjoy what they are learning. "For professors who thought that higher education was best delivered in a classroom, the coronavirus pandemic has required a profound paradigm shift." Using these 9 steps we could take advantage of what students really need in a virtual way.
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Is COVID-19 forcing you to move your learning online? Read on for tips that will help you transition from conventional learning to online learning. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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In this free course, Take your teaching online, you will gain knowledge fundamental to delivering effective teaching online.
Elizabeth E Charles's insight:
Great course and very timely!
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Student engagement is important, especially for online classes. Read on to discover why including social interaction in online courses is a must. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Mateo Montilla Cifuentes's curator insight,
March 7, 2020 1:59 PM
Communication has always been one of the most important needs for human kind, since the begining humans try to communicate and share their feelings and ideas with others. That is why we should as educators take advantage of nowadays social media and interactive social interaction apps in order to cmommunicate with our students and allow them to share the information with their peers. I believe that not using that would be a waste of time and that we would be missing some of the greates technological advancements in the history of human kind.
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Changes in the educational field require a change of mindset first. In this article, find out how technology can transform the future of education. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Steven Orjuela Garcia's curator insight,
February 19, 2020 10:02 AM
I find this article quite interesting, as it serves as a reminder that as teachers we need to keep innovating the way we educate. We can't keep using the same archaic methods from the last century, by using technology we can achive bigger advances in not only investigation but also education.
Daniela Ibarra Osorio's curator insight,
March 15, 2020 4:37 PM
Education has had a fairly notable evolution with the use of technology, recognizing that there are differences that characterize each individual and that by recognizing these differences we understand inclusion and along with it goes the technology that supports us to change in order to generate significant changes and challenges in learning, content, proximity and teaching. The future of education lies in teaching about creativity, innovation, problem solving and understanding that we are and are going for an era of evolution. 
thelma.davila@yahoo.com's curator insight,
September 19, 2021 12:34 AM
The article focuses on transforming the current educational system that was implemented in the 1900's using new technology integration. Technology has the ability to use differentiation in each individual student.
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"If a dissertation rolls off the presses, and no one reads it, does it make a difference? It’s a quandary no freshly minted PhD wants to ponder. Yet the longform research typical to disciplines like English, history and sociology can be difficult to share and find online." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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"For most of us, hearing something just once isn’t nearly enough to commit it to memory. But with today’s crowded curriculum, sometimes one explanation is all kids get. Ten years ago, Sal Khan set out to change that with his Khan Academyvideos, which let kids replay lessons as many times as they want." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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"Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement, but this impact can be either positive or negative”. All you ever wanted to ask about feedback but never did." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Darlene Garza's curator insight,
May 14, 2019 1:05 PM
Feedback can either be positive or negative but either will help you reach your goals by working on your errors. Feedback will help you succeed.
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Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING, participated to a live event for Digital Learning Day 2019. The event was hosted by Phill Bevan, Community Advisor at VETR, a digital learning community for the Australian vocational education and training sector. Phill and Graham had a wonderful conversation on the topic of e-learning and explored six key digital learning trends that are reshaping the EdTech landscape.
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Follow these five golden principles to help you achieve high-quality instructional design: Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Marco Bertolini's curator insight,
February 23, 2019 3:27 AM
A very interesting article about what good instructional design should be
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"In a recent article by The Chronicle of Higher Education, What Do Students Want From Online Courses?, the publication examines the findings of a study conducted by Learning House and Aslanian Market Research. The study focused on the wants and needs of students enrolled in online courses- from what mediums they learn with, to the support services they are offered." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Modern technologies help us not only in everyday life but in our professional life as well. Thanks to them, we spend much less time on routine activities, and the learning process is becoming much easier. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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What exactly is interactivity? Read this insightful article to learn more about the levels of interactivity present in eLearning modules. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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In its Innovative Learning Environments project, the OECD has identified seven principles that should be integrated into any learning environment to ensure that it is truly effective and relevant to the needs of 21st-century learners. While each of these principles was already known, the novelty that the OECD emphasizes is that they all need to be present, since it is in their sum that their strength lies.As elearning is set to become an increasingly important part of education, here is how this learning modality can respect and even enhance these seven fundamental principles.
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Using audio in your eLearning courses can greatly enhance the learning experience. Read this article to learn how to effectively use audio in eLearning. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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"Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. Not only does it eliminate the noise of who’s wearing what, disruptive students, and classes cancelled due to snow days, it is becoming the surest and easiest way to treat all students equally. The gregarious students no longer take over the class and the quiet ones are not ignored in their silence. The popular kid gets no more recognition than the wallflower. If you teach online, you know what I mean." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Mateo Montilla Cifuentes's curator insight,
March 7, 2020 1:36 PM
Its great that somebody write this down since it shed a ligh on the importance of teachers and their own formation specially to be updated with the latest technologies and how to implement them in the classroom. It is mandatory to educators to take courses and research about new techniques to introduce and adapt technology into their curriculum. Also i have to mention the importance of technology in the never ending globalized world and how deep is related with 21st century students.
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"In response to all of the attention given to the flipped classroom, I proposed The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture and The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture for Higher Education in which the viewing of videos (often discussed on the primary focus of the flipped classroom) becomes a part of a larger cycle of learning based on an experiential cycle of learning." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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"New report emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills and having a compassionate approach for effective teaching online" Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Marco Bertolini's curator insight,
December 24, 2019 4:28 AM
A new report emphasises the importance of interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach for effective online training
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As distance education grows, so does the need to ensure student identity and academic integrity. The academic integrity landscape continues to evolve, and universities have deployed a variety of methods to ensure integrity. The Ohio State University used a dual approach to ensure academic integrity across its distance education offerings employing a virtual proctoring solution and faculty education on authentic assessments. A solid foundation was set with this initiative; however, development will continue in order to meet the needs of a changing educational landscape. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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An unusual approach to office hours has improved students’ performance — and helped them make friends. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Further, eLearning is a growing industry, and what may have been par for course in 2014 is no longer a best practice. In 2019, these are the 6 eLearning myths which we can leave completely behind.
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Digital credentials that shows precisely which skills a job applicant has obtained are more accessible and will become increasingly relevant, he says. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Marco Bertolini's curator insight,
March 1, 2019 6:50 AM
Alternative credentials will transform higher education, warns UC Irvine Dean
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What happens if I do this? Are we letting our learners make those types of decisions in the e-learning courses? Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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1. The think, pair and share technique is one of the most well-known interactive learning methods. This technique is versatile and can be used in many ways. A teacher will ask students to think about a question or task. Then they each share their thoughts with a partner, before the group shares. Students can share their thoughts with peers in a non-intimidating manner. However, they are not forced to respond to a whole room of students.
2. Take a side This activity is great for discussing controversial topics in my classroom. This activity is also useful for anticipatory activities when you start a new unit. Students are asked to make a statement and then they line up in groups on the opposite sides of the room according to their opinions. This activity can be expanded by adding more statements to influence opinion. You could also allow your children to debate each other. It will get your students moving and allow them to hear the ideas and opinions of their peers.
3. Interactive Notebooks This is a great way for students to learn how to be more present in their note-taking. An interactive notebook requires students to pay attention to every step. You can make templates on your own time if you are a teacher in the higher grades. However, I have seen students as young as 10 and 11 years old really enjoy this "arts & crafts" portion of classes. Interactive notebooks can be used in all subjects, including math, English and science. There is a plethora of information and free templates on the internet, ready for you to use for interactive learning. (https://www.joyusing.com/Document-Camera.html)
4. Online Collaboration Teachers have so many options online to get their students engaged and working together. Google Docs/Slides are a popular tool for students to collaborate on projects. But there are many other tools that you can use, and they are all free! Joyusing(www.joyusing.com) allows students to create videos for class projects. You can enhance what you do in the classroom by researching other media that your students can use to promote interactive learning.
5. My number one piece of advice regarding assessment is to allow your students to choose. Instead of assigning them an essay, offer them the possibility of creating a poster or creating slideshows, giving a speech, and writing that essay. While you can still assign a writing component to the easier options, it allows students to choose what they are best at. While some students prefer structure and being told what to do, others like more freedom and the ability to think for themselves.
Why is interactive learning content more effective? Here are some indications.