Given the context of the article, Dynarski seems to be right on the money. But accounting for the full scope of the term 'online courses,' she couldn't be further from the truth.
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![]() Given the context of the article, Dynarski seems to be right on the money. But accounting for the full scope of the term 'online courses,' she couldn't be further from the truth. No comment yet.
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![]() Accreditor’s rejection of Scottsdale Community College’s proposed expansion suggests that consistency and mandated faculty training could become a focus for quality control in online learning.
Becky Roehrs's insight:
Wow-the accreditor didn't think the faculty had enough faculty training to teach online, due to inconsistencies across online class content..
![]() Video of the instructor is an important component of many high-quality online and blended courses.
![]() California community colleges take part in chatbot tool pilot aimed at getting students to interact and help each other with coursework.
Becky Roehrs's insight:
Okay-maybe I should go back to using more discussion posts..
![]() The evidence against the effectiveness of student evaluations as a way to measure instructional success or gather feedback for redesigning courses is mounting.
![]() In their 1995 Change magazine article, “From Teaching to Learning—a New Paradigm for Undergraduate Education,” Robert B.
![]() Professional and personal development are important to many people. Professional development allows you to stay current in your field, make connections with likeminded professionals, and satisfy any continuing learning requirements your job may have.
Becky Roehrs's insight:
I really have enjoyed my Coursera MOOC online courses, too..
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Here's a different perspective on who takes online classes: adults vary on why they take online courses and what they want out of them..