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As online learning is becoming very popular in formal educational settings and in individual development, online exams are starting to be recognized as one of the more efficient assessment methods. Online exams are effective in either blended or traditional forms of learning, and, when appropriately used, bring benefits to both learners and the learning process. […]
In this study, 295 (13.8% response rate) first year students from a large, Scottish, Russell-Group university were surveyed on their attitudes to and use of lecture recordings in 2018. Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to compare the ranked responses between students in different categories relevant to monitoring equality and diversity, such as carer status (5% of […]
Childhood obesity is nearing epidemic proportions in Ireland and abroad. Childhood is a key period in the prevention of obesity and additional conditions that are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The study aimed to discuss the effect of a short eLearning course for Irish primary teachers and its effect on their behaviours, attitudes and knowledge […]
Are twentieth-century methods of teaching applicable in the twenty-first century? At heart, that is a key question that this book attempts to answer. Our thinking about this issue is hindered by definitional murkiness and hyperbole surrounding the concepts of media, multimedia, distance education, MOOCs, educational technology, emerging technologies, and social media. Each construct is analyzed […]
Accountability in Massachusetts’ Remote Learning Regulations The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has solicited public comment on pandemic-related revisions to its important “Learning Time” regulation, 603 CMR 27.00. 1 This policy brief constitutes the comments of Pioneer Institute. The revisions establish baseline procedural and substantive requirements for in-person, hybrid, and remote learning. […]
Administrators say the network is vital as remote learning continues to be a necessity during the pandemic, when students may be at a disadvantage if families are unable to afford or obtain reliable Internet service. Center for Digital Education
This exploratory study critically analyzes instructor perceptions of leaving video feedback and its impact on workload. Using qualitative and quantitative data, it discusses instructor experiences in adding video feedback to written notes in online courses. Specifically, this study asks if instructors will feel more “connected” in video feedback courses, if instructors will report increased workloads, […]
The research described in this article explored the efficacy of a novel approach to recreating classroom debates online. Using a structured approach and collaborative group work, the researcher developed an approach that students found very useful in six different dimensions. The research also explored possible differences in perceptions stemming from students’ familiarity with online learning […]
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Top IT Issues examine three potential scenarios for the role of technology in higher education after the pandemic: restore, evolve, or transform. EDUCAUSE
