Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But since the COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors around the world to try online education, something unexpected has happened: Professors have found that there are some online teaching methods that work better than what can be done in the limits of a physical classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors. He says instructors who felt forced to quickly allow for remote options or teach remotely are now eager to get back to what they consider normal. As one instructor wrote in an essay last year , “everyone lost something in HyFlex courses.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

In fact, when the option between taking a course online or in-person is provided, studies show students are more likely to stay in college. The goal of increasing online and blended course offerings is closely aligned to campus goals of improving student success.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

And in an online course, technology must play a role in fostering student-to-student, student-to-instructor and student-to-content interactions during break out groups, interactive polls or back channels. Check in with your students during the course, and take time for critical reflection. Engagement is about more than data.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2017

They are not good for fostering meaningful interactions and authentic assessment of learning, which is why more and more faculty turn to third-party tools to enhance their students’ learning in online and blended course settings. This is a concern, as the majority of classes are now taught by part-time instructors.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning refers to a specific method of education where instructors deliver content over the internet directly to students. Online learning includes fully online courses or hybrid or blended courses (where students do some learning online and also attend in person).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

For example, in a biology course, instructors can watch students interact with thousands of 3D models, such as those found on Sketchfab or virtual programs such as BioDigital. Additionally, students can follow along virtually as instructors point out different structures.

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