Cloud computing, a means of hosting content so it can be shared and accessed through many computers, is becoming more widely used by colleges and high schools as they offer online courses, use online resources in the classroom, and embrace technology as a means of communication between students and faculty. - See more at: http://quartsoft.com/blog/201308/learning-in-cloud-high-school-style#sthash.kXTvcSDE.dpuf
According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, research has shown that a student’s success is directly related to his participation, or involvement, in the educational experience. This is particularly true in the online courses where face-to-face connections are extremely rare. Understanding the ways in which participation occurs is important for online students, instructors and administrators.
California State University is starting an online program this fall that will let students on any of the system’s 23 campuses enroll in online courses offered by another campus to obtain credits they need to graduate, the Los Angeles Times reports. Officials hope the program will help students who have been shut out of hard-to-get classes find the courses they need and graduate faster.
More and more people realized that online education as effective as traditional education. Flexible, save time and optimum utilization of teacher resources are main advantages of online education
21stcentury marks the beginning of an innovative technology - ‘E-Learning’ where trainers and learners are connected via electronic media. Since then, many e-learning applications have evolved providing way for more advanced features and tools. Today, E-learning gained its momentum by being effectively represented as a platform for online education...
As we know, world is getting small and we are living in a global village. A person sitting in one corner of the world can talk to a person sitting on the other side of the world. Technology has rea...
Online learning can expand student (and staff) options, grow enrollment, and power blended learning. It shares many critical success factors with traditional education, but there are other differences that require a solid plan and well-developed strategy.
The demand for online courses has increased dramatically–so has the number of faculty teaching online. Online pedagogy has evolved over a short period of time, creating challenges with changing delivery methods, training, support, and course development.
As faculty reflect on their experiences, are they satisfied teaching in the online format?
Through the adoption of a Code of Ethics and Conduct, companies are expected to provide values and guidelines to their employees in oder to drive positive behaviors towards colleagues, stakeholders, customers and partners and to promote honesty and integrity as key principles in any kind of interaction.