One reads quite a lot about the importance of piloting an online course before launching it, but exactly what does that entail. What is meant by “pilot”? To pilot something means to test it to find out whether it will be successful. More...
A 50-year veteran of psychometrics — the science of measuring mental abilities and processes — offers a brief history and insights into the future of testing. Adaptive testing has been around since at least the early part of the 20th century. More...
The evidence comes from studies of each author’s linguistic idiosyncrasies and how they crop up in Henry VIII. More...
No clear alternative to universities has yet emerged, and while there’s no clear path to disrupting higher education, there are pain points which those of us in the education field and beyond could be confronting. More...
Mobile education, also known as m-learning, is a new way to use mobiles to access learning material. Online learning facilitates the learning process with the aid of mobile devices and tools such as your phone, laptop or tablet. More...
Toronto: Growth in online learning continues in Canadian universities, colleges, and CEGEPs as they increasingly offer flexible access to post-secondary courses and programs throughout the country, according to a recent report released by the Canadian Digital Learning and Research Association. More...
While online apps for language learners are not new, the ability to learn Indigenous languages from North America is. More...
A new report by the National Institute for Digital Learning at DCU highlights the differences in teaching online to a traditional classroom setting. It emphasises the importance of interpersonal skills and having a compassionate approach for effective teaching online. More...
DIY has become pervasive in our culture. In part it is fueled by the internet, most particularly by YouTube. In part it is energized by time and money savings. It is further driven by the possibility of personalization and customization to meet individual needs just in time and just in place. More...
A multi-year pilot in Maryland that aimed to redesign the curriculum for introductory statistics using adaptive learning technology and active learning pedagogy found a spark of success among students in four-year institutions. More...
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