Education

11 Virtual Learning Tips for Students to Ensure Success

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After spending several years learning in a physical classroom setting, the transition to virtual learning may prove difficult for some students, especially younger kids.

They no longer have a live teacher in front of them, nor do they have a cohort of learners around them who can help and support them the same way they do in a real classroom.

Though things may not seem normal, this may be the new normal for the foreseeable future.

Here are some virtual learning tips for students to adjust to this new educational environment:

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How to Set Virtual Learning Expectations For Students

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Virtual Learning Expectations for Students

In August 2020, nearly 98% of all households with school-aged children reported engaging in at least some online learning according to the United States Census Bureau. Although distance learning has been in existence long before the Internet, this was the first mass migration to virtual learning.

Teachers around the country were suddenly faced with the prospect of teaching in this new arena of a virtual classroom with little to no preparation. But what they didn’t realize is that setting solid virtual learning expectations for students, just as they had done in their physical classrooms, was the important first step to success in online teaching.

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What is Microlearning? A Complete Guide for Educators

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How many times have you presented a lesson to only have students stare at you in confusion following its delivery?  The plethora of content that you packed into an energy-filled lesson was reduced to at least one-half of the students asking, ¨What did you say?¨

Okay, okay – this illustration might be a bit exaggerated; nonetheless, finding a way to present content in the most impactful way possible is a necessity in today’s fast-paced world.

As an educator, one solution is something called microlearning.

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Here’s What To Do When You Are Bored In Online Class

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Taking online classes is more common today than ever before. Over the past year, students ranging from elementary to high school and beyond to collegiate level have attended classes online. There are times that remaining engaged feels a bit overwhelming. In other words, students may find themselves incredibly checked out. This leads many people to question what to do when you are bored in online class.

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The Pros and Cons of Online Learning: 10 Advantages & Disadvantages

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Pros and Cons of Online Learning

‘Online learning’ is a phrase that has taken on new meaning over the past 18 months or so. With traditional learning shifting to online learning, the pros and cons of online learning have gained much discussion and debate.

Trying to determine if this new approach for educators is working has yielded enthusiasm and speculation.

As an educator, the ability to utilize technology, like screen sharing software, for maximizing instruction has greatly enhanced the process; nonetheless, it is not without some disadvantages.

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MOOC: Today and Tomorrow [Infographic]

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The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) movement has a long history. It was preconceived in the 1960s long before the Internet era. Now that e-Learning and remote education are on the rise, MOOC gains even greater recognition and recruits more adepts worldwide.