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Direct linkBorden, Jeff D., Ed. – IGI Global, 2022
For many years, there has been a quest to discover the best teaching and learning methods in order to strengthen the classroom and the mind. Researchers now know more than ever before about the brain's impact on learning, historical triggers that lead to deep learning, and how to scale education with technology. Yet much of what is known is…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
Driscoll, Thomas F., III, Ed. – IGI Global, 2022
It has quickly become apparent in the past year that online learning is not only an asset, but it is critical to the continued education of youth during times of crisis. However, districts and schools across the nation are in need of guidance and practical, research-backed approaches to distance and hybrid learning. The current COVID-19 crisis has…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Distance Education, Blended Learning, Electronic Learning
Montebello, Matthew, Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Education has undergone numerous radical changes as the digital era has transformed the way we as humans communicate, inform ourselves, purchase goods, and perform other mundane chores at home and at work. Social media is one of those phenomena that has affected not only society at large but has heavily influenced educational processes around the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Trends, Technology Uses in Education, Social Media
Vovides, Yianna, Ed.; Lemus, Linda Rafaela, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
Higher learning has seen an increase in web-based distance education programs, which coincides with advancements made in educational technologies. As these programs are on the rise, it becomes increasingly more important to ensure that instructional designers are prepared to accommodate the needs of these academic institutions. Developing a…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Higher Education, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction
Alexander, Bryan; Ashford-Rowe, Kevin; Barajas-Murphy, Noreen; Dobbin, Gregory; Knott, Jessica; McCormack, Mark; Pomerantz, Jeffery; Seilhamer, Ryan; Weber, Nicole – EDUCAUSE, 2019
For 17 years, the New Media Consortium convened panels of experts from higher education and posed three key questions for them to discuss: (1) What is on the five-year horizon for higher education institutions?; (2) Which trends and technology developments will drive educational change?; and (3) What are the critical challenges and how can we…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Stevenson, Carolyn N., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
The rising cost of tuition, increasing competition, and mounting student loan debt has caused educational leaders to rethink degree programs and resources for learners. As such, open educational resources, prior learning assessment, open degree plans, and competency-based learning have gained popularity in the field of higher education.…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Prior Learning, Open Educational Resources, Student Evaluation
Sharma, Ramesh C., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
New tools and technologies are being developed to cater to the e-learning triangle of content, technology, and services. These developments (in technology, needs of students, emergence of new modes of education like MOOCs or flipped classrooms, etc.) have resulted in a change in the approach to teaching. "Innovative Applications of Online…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Instructional Design
Fitzgerald, Carlton J., Ed.; Laurian-Fitzgerald, Simona, Ed.; Popa, Carmen, Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
As traditional classroom settings are transitioning to online environments, teachers now face the challenge of using this medium to promote effective learning strategies, especially when teaching older age groups. Because adult learners bring a different set of understandings and skills to education than younger students, such as more job and life…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Learning Strategies, Adult Learning, Adult Education
Denman, Christopher, Ed.; Al-Mahrooqi, Rahma, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
Different regions of the world are making increasing demands for educational reform, especially when institutions are dissatisfied with the level of proficiency of their graduates. Since the realization of how important English education is to global success, reform to English education is becoming progressively vital in societies all over the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Maddix, Mark A., Ed.; Estep, James R., Ed.; Lowe, Mary E., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012
The book provides best practices from online educators who are engaged in online teaching and program development in Christian higher education. It also explores the distinct aspects of teaching and developing online courses and programs from a Christian perspective and within Christian higher education institutions. As such it is can serve as a…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Theories, Higher Education, Online Courses
Moore, Joi L., Ed.; Benson, Angela D., Ed. – InTech, 2012
This book, written by authors representing 12 countries and five continents, is a collection of international perspectives on distance learning and distance learning implementations in higher education. The perspectives are presented in the form of practical case studies of distance learning implementations, research studies on teaching and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
Download full textWatson, John; Gemin, Butch – International Association for K-12 Online Learning, 2009
Online learning is growing rapidly as states and districts are creating new online schools, and existing programs are adding new courses and students. The growth reflects the spreading understanding that online courses and programs can serve a wide variety of students and needs. These include: (1) Creating opportunities for small and rural school…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Quality Control, Accountability
North American Council for Online Learning, 2007
The mission of the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is to increase educational opportunities and enhance learning by providing collegial expertise and leadership in K-12 online teaching and learning. "National Standards for Online Course Quality" is designed to provide states, districts, online programs, and other organizations…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Elementary Secondary Education, National Standards
