Online
learning can offer a wide range of benefits. However, the knowledge that a
student is able to acquire this way depends not only on the course material
that is offered, but also the practices used to provide them with this
information.Here
are just a few of the best practices of online training which help to better
facilitate the e-learning process:
A
supportive community
Teachers
and e-learning establishments should encourage a strong sense of community
amongst their online students. This will enable students to interact with one
another and the instructors, as well as with the resources provided, making for
an enhanced educational experience!
Clear
expectations
Students
should be aware of what they will be receiving from the virtual class
instruction, and both parties should know the preferred method of communication
and delivery of the core curriculum. For example, a teacher may prefer to email
assignments to students, while another might choose to deliver it via the
e-learning site instead. Also, it’s best to have clear expectations about how
long each item of coursework should take to complete.
Asynchronous
and synchronous activities
It’s
important to incorporate activities that are more interactive, as well as those
that require the student to brainstorm and research a topic in depth. Thanks to
the internet students can now attend virtual live courses as well as complete
coursework offline that can enable them to delve into a specific subject or
skill set.
Effective
usage of available resources
To get the most out of the e-learning experience both the
teacher and the student should take full advantage of the vast amount of
resources that are available online. There are literally hundreds of online
services that offer access to information, with Wikipedia being a prominent
example. Instructors should seize the opportunity to enhance their content with
online material or redirect students to additional web resources.
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