Posts Tagged ‘online teaching challenges’
December 1 - Keep Your Classes on Track During the Holidays
By: Errol Craig Sull in Distance Learning Administration
This time of year is always one of the most difficult times for students to focus on their studies. In the online classroom it can be an especially challenging to keep students engaged, serious, and committed to assignments and deadlines. For while students in the face-to-face classroom know they must be in X classroom on Y days at Z time each week—no matter the month—the casual setup of the online classroom can bust wide open if not addressed during these holiday months.
September 17 - Creatively Engaging Online Students: Models and Activities
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
Student dissatisfaction, apathy and, increasingly, attrition threaten to derail the progress of online education. During this video presentation, you’ll learn about proven and practical activities for keeping your students engaged in your online programs, all from one of higher-ed’s leading technology experts…and most entertaining presenters.
January 22 - Increasing Cognitive Engagement in the Online Classroom
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
The benefits of online learning are well known, but online learning also has its disadvantages, including high attrition rates. In fact, most online learners, even those who succeed, admit that it takes a little extra effort to stay on top of things to make sure assignments don’t slide. Learn how to keep your students engaged.
