Momenta Learning No. 61 News on Elearning and Online Learning

Welcome to the No. 61 Issue of Momenta Learning News on Elearning and Online Learning

Should we hit the pause button for online and blended learning? - The Hechinger Report As more schools scurry to bring technology to the classroom, some say dodgy programs are growing like weeds - and they threaten the existence of successful programs. Too many students in virtual and blended learning schools are performing poorly, according to a new National Education Policy Center report, released last week, by Gary Miron, a ...

EdTech: A Data Analytics Expert Explains Why You Should Study Online © iStock Online learning has captivated millennial managers - they are under increasing pressure to manage global teams from a distance. Just ask Ismail Adewale Salami. He's studying for a master's degree in strategic marketing through Arden University, a leading UK online learning provider, but lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

Five Ideas for Creating a Community in Online Learning As an online or blended learning teacher, it can be hard sometimes to create the same feeling of a community that you can in a traditional brick-and-mortar setting-but it isn't impossible. Here are five ways you can create a sense of community with your students and fellow teachers in the online world.

How to Resolve Three Common Course Creation Fears If you're new to the Social eLearning game, creating new content can be stressful. This is particularly true if you've never created courses before. Moving past these worries to design the perfect content can be hard, so here are some suggestions on how to deal with some common worries that you might be experiencing.

It's Time to Get Personal in eLearning - Mindflash 2016 will be the year of personalization in eLearning. As eLearning becomes more and more popular, students will demand more interaction, entertainment, and personalization. Going forward, a one-size-fits-all approach will no longer be the norm. Personalization in eLearning can mean a few different things from creating personalized learning plans and...

How to Customize Illustrations in PowerPoint | The Rapid E-Learning Blog In this post we'll look at an easy way to customize illustration in PowerPoint, since it's a tool most of us have and it's easy to do. Most illustrations are vector images that are saved in a format such as. EPS or .AI that allows you to edit them.

Toolkit: What's the Best eLearning Tool? It Depends by Joe Ganci : Learning Solutions Magazine It's a question that Joe gets asked all the time at conferences, in classes that he teaches, maybe even by strangers on the street: What is the best eLearning tool? You probably know the answer, but Joe has some questions for you that will help you make your decision.

Toolkit: What's the Best eLearning Tool? It Depends (Part 2) by Joe Ganci : Learning Solutions Magazine April 26, 2016 It all depends on your organization's particular needs. Remember that, just like finding the right house or the right car for your needs, choosing the right eLearning tool can make all the difference in how good your eLearning will be.

Is Reading a Book a Modern Learning Method Should we discard all learning methods of the past to meet the demands of modern learning opportunities? Probably not. We certainly need to modernize learning to keep up with how, when, and where learners need it. However, although it may come as a surprise, digital and flashy isn't what makes learning modern.

Expert Voice: Online education is equally good Learning is often considered a usual ingredient in a working life, both for getting promotions as well as achieving extra knowledge. Online learning is increasing significantly and it's very essential for one to discover how to learn using all accessible communication channels. This can be best suited for students with a self drive and determination for further studies.