Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology

Arizona State University and their online high school program, ASU Prep Digital, have put together ASU For You, a library of no-cost resources to help supplement current learning plans.

Tertiary education providers have been using technology for years, but it is now at a stage where it is meeting the needs of a wide range of students.
Students no longer have to attend classes or study on campus; they can now study while living overseas, raising families and working full-time.

Victoria University of Wellington associate professor Dr Kate Thornton, who is a postgraduate programme director in the Faculty of Education, says one of the most important things about distance learning is its accessibility to students who may not have been able to study in the past.

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Teaching online is a unique experience for faculty and students. Although I love the online environment for some courses, it does present its own challenges. One of those challenges is how to engage online students in activities that push them to go beyond simply reading, interpreting, and interacting. After all, the idea (in most cases) is that the student can apply their learning, knowledge, and skills in their respective fields of study. As such, we are constantly seeking ways to engage students in learning that goes beyond the “click-through” material.

In this article, I share a few ideas—starting with the simplest and working through some more complicated endeavors—that may assist you in bringing more engagement to your online classroom.