People seek educational opportunities for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you need to learn a new skill for your current employer or start a new degree. Maybe you’re starting a new hobby or want to try something new. You have many choices – read a book, take a college or university course, enroll in a … Read more
As science teachers prepare to go back to school next school year, some have already returned, they are always looking for good online resources to supplement their lessons. It’s always nice when someone helps you by looking at science websites and making recommendations. The best science education websites are interactive, allowing students to change or … Read more
Distance learning is broadly defined as the provision and process of learning when the learner and the information source are separated by distance, time, or both. If any of this learning content takes place on-site for any reason (including taking exams), the learning is referred to as “blended” or “hybrid” learning. The internet has made … Read more
Podcasting is just one technology within a whole range of web-based technologies used in distance learning. In addition, podcasting can be used in many different teaching methods. As such, there are many combinations of what is possible with podcasting in education. For example, consider combining a teacher podcast with student and teacher discussion groups and … Read more
The idea of online education was laughed at not too many years ago. But these days, both educational institutions and prospective students are taking online education seriously. The first universities to offer accredited online degrees appeared as early as the 1990s. More often than not, these pioneering schools were looked down upon by the “academic … Read more
A report detailing the development of e-learning and online education in China was recently published. The Companiesandmarkets.com report states that the sector has entered its “growth phase” and its market size has increased by 20.7 percent between 2006 and 2007 (from RMB14.5 billion to RMB17.5 billion). How will the industry develop from here? And what … Read more
It is quite unfortunate that many adults have to drop out of school for reasons beyond their control. So the desire to go back to school is rekindled when they get in touch with their buddies who are doing well in life. But many of these adults don’t know what to do to get back … Read more
The global pandemic has put the world in the clutches of uncertainty. As a result, it spawned more workable solutions for people to continue our daily lives. Technology was the focus during this period. It has overcome all obstacles and opened new avenues of convenience. The online education sector was still in its infancy. However, … Read more
The internet has given us many gifts over the years – from music and video game codes to not-so-G-rated material. Therefore, it is not surprising that e-learning has attracted so much attention in the web world. In the last decade, online education and internet training have given many people a new incentive to learn. In … Read more
Distance learning or remote learning is an educational field that focuses on the teaching methods provided using technology and instructional design systems. Distance learning courses are also known as distance learning courses. These programs use computer-based training to teach students. The University of South Africa has offered distance learning courses since 1946. Established in 1969, … Read more