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eLearning Really Does Work, Find Out Why

Association eLearning

Rather than listening to someone drone on in front of a training class, and tuning them out, the variety of stimuli available in a training course has the potential to better keep the learner’s attention, leading to greater retention. Give learners online prerequisites and pdf handouts to bring to class. Multimedia.

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Grab Learner Attention with Your Course Content

LearnDash

One of the inevitable battles online instructors face lies in retaining learner attention. If they’re working from home, they may also have children begging for attention, a partner asking for help, or a side hobby lying out in plain sight. Attention is precious. Compare and contrast. These also make for excellent visuals.

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TEACHING LIVE, ONLINE CLASSES: Asking Review Questions

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

The purpose of the overhead question is to review material you have already delivered or covered in the class. Sure, they have to be awake, paying attention, and even interested in and thinking about the topic of the lesson. For example, we teach a very specific technique—the overhead question. That is engagement. 

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of MOOCs for Learning

Infopro Learning

Can be used as a tool in a blended learning program, where students can access more information than what is provided in the class. Can’t provide for personalized courseware and attention from a tutor. Both professors and learners get world-wide exposure, thus improving pedagogical techniques and knowledge sharing.

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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

Subject matter experts who want to know more about how to teach a better class should learn more about how to design a good course. Group projects , class debates, and flipped classrooms all fit well into this learning theory. I can well imagine an art class using all four of these teaching theories.

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The Ultimate Guide on Creating Webinars & Live Classes

learnWorlds

– Live Class. Master class. Live class. Choose the one that fits your business needs the most paying attention to its pricing and the features that come with it. Paying attention to these features should help you create a high-quality webinar experience and attract a big number of attendees. Live Class.

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How to Make Online Classes More Interactive?

Hurix Digital

Many students tend to neglect their education simply because they cannot focus on the class, primarily due to an erratic network connection and lack of patience. The good news is that there are plenty of strategies to make online classes engaging and exciting for both students and teachers. Offer Flexibility in Learning.

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