This post is provided by guest blogger, Angelica Brodeur, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
When planning e-learning projects, one of the most important aspects to consider is determining how to support learners in the e-learning environment. Learners will always need assistance navigating the e-learning system and depending on the ratio of Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Callie Surber, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
Have a big question about the future of education at your institution? Have thousands of college students and faculty who have opinions and possibly bright ideas on this exact topic? Jeffrey Young’s article for EdSurge highlights the efforts MIT implemented to sort Continue reading
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This post is provided by guest blogger, Tricia DeFay, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MBA in Health Administration program.
Technology is a necessary component of any e-learning platform. Video-sharing technology has emerged as an educational tool that can be integrated into e-learning courses to meet learning goals, engage students, and encourage discussion. In the article “YouTube a valuable educational tool, not just cat videos,” Antonio and Tuffley (2015) Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Sue Dumford, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
Teachers around the world have been thrown into the deep end with having to rush to put their classes online due to COVID-19. How can they use technology to survive this perilous transition and keep their head above water instead of sinking like a rock? In this article, Youki Terada (2020) discusses the SAMR Model of technology integration to help keep educators afloat. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Angelica Brodeur, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
There is notable interest in incorporating social media in higher education e-learning courses but there is currently little research detailing how social media can most effectively be integrated as a learning strategy. Recently, authors Mnkandla and Minnaar (2017) documented their meta-synthesis on social media in e-learning through their peer-reviewed qualitative research approach of various e-learning articles. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Dawn Budreau, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
Employees get bored with constant training and the same old training content. Even in companies lucky enough to have employees that embrace life-long learning, motivation can be lacking when outdated training materials are the norm. In the article “How does Gamification in Training Help Your Employees?” Nikos Andriotis (2020) offers a solution to training burnout. Andriotis provides eight benefits to using gamification at work that result in not only increased motivation and retention, but create collaboration and team spirit, while teaching your employees to become goal-oriented and engaged. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Brandon Rinker, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
Hologram or augmented reality (AR) is a computer-generated environment from real world surroundings. Because of the design, it is helping educators and training instructors use this technology in the classroom and workplace environment. Holograms can be used in the classroom to help students with all topics from history to science. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Keeona Jordan, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
Are you ready for the takeover?
Technology has been a growing industry over the past few years and is a field that is continuing to grow. This article explored several ways technology will continue to expand and what things the learner can look forward to in the next few years that will enhance their e-learning experience. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Kim Wilson, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
Is Virtual Reality learning a reality for schools, regards of socioeconomics? In the article “Making Virtual Reality a Reality in Today’s Classrooms,” author Meredith Thompson explains how one state was able to provide students access to virtual reality (VR) learning in the classroom, despite the socioeconomic challenges. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Dianna Doyle, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, MS in Training and Development program.
Five technologies are transforming the way businesses and organizations design, deliver, and evaluate learning. These technologies can be integrated into training and development programs in innovative, practical ways. Continue reading
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