Chasing the Hawthorne Effect

The Hawthorne effect states that because you start experimenting, the behavior of the people you observe can be changed (see also the related Pygmalion and Halo effects). It puts a strain on educational technology, because say you introduce podcasting into a class and then measure student performance or satisfaction, you can’t be sure that a … Read more

Online learning management systems – the software options

With e-learning on the rise, more and more organizations are examining how best to introduce or improve their learning management systems for online courses, virtual universities, and learning portals. Online learning can enable companies to train their employees more effectively – from front-end staff development to advanced training for the training department itself. Companies are … Read more

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Online Courses?

There are both advantages and disadvantages of online courses. We are in a whole new era of learning where everything is available on the internet. Despite being a rich source of knowledge, online learning is not for everyone. Benefits of online courses Online courses are a form of distance learning. The courses are portable and … Read more