3 Surprising Ways that Students View Distance Learning: Distance Education Hot Topics

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Our beliefs about online teaching and training are very important for our success and enjoyment of this environment.

However, we often forget to pay attention to the beliefs of our students, and frequently assume that we share common opinions about distance learning (DL) with those whom we train.

Yet, there are many differences in our views of this educational context.  In this blog I will demonstrate three surprising ways that the students see this educational context as revealed in my research.

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JUMP IF YOU DARE! 6 Strategies to break your faculty’s resistance, and promote acceptance and enjoyment of the distance learning environment

 

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I had a wonderful webinar last night. Teachers from all over the world gathered in front of their computers to learn about distance learning. Despite their enthusiasm, those in charge of the professional development at their local campuses were a little skeptical.

They did not know HOW to get their staff to accept the value of distance learning and get them excited about this new educational context.

So I decided to share 6 strategies that I use whan I train  DL “newbies”

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“Emotional” Avatars for More Online Engagement?

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I always wanted to have curly hair and speak French with no accent!

Now I can do it! I can even share my new looks and abilities online…

I was so excited to create this avatar that I was completely convinced (even without any research) that the use of avatars online is a very effective tool.

However, I was even more thrilled to know that:

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