This post is provided by guest blogger, Paulette Richardson, graduate student, University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.
All successful institutions share one thing in common, proper planning and implementing the right strategies. Having the right strategies in place will ensure that learners succeed. The article written by Ayesha H. Omer (2016) suggests that a strategy has the same characteristics of a game plan. Continue reading
Provided by guest blogger, Stefanie Gardner, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
A strategic approach to online teaching should be considered essential for a successful e-learning experience for both the instructor and learners. Understanding different strategic approaches will allow the instructor to effectively create a learning 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, Michele Cote, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
John P. Egan (2020) reported results of a study conducted at a large Canadian research university about transfer of learning. Participants were global and completed an online Likert scale questionnaire. Egan (2020) noted in his article that when instructional design is used including specific learning activities and reflection, then transfer of learning seems to increase. 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, Stefanie Gardner, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development program
The recent disruption created by the world experiencing COVID-19 has pushed the e-learning option into being a necessity. The move from the traditional face-to-face learning to e-learning has shown that learning on many levels can be done remotely. The widespread use of current technologies by most has allowed for a quick transition to options that have been available and underutilized. Companies and educators have quickly pieced together technology options to continue the needed education. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, J. Mike Condreay, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.
The spread of COVID-19 has made hands on learning a ‘necessary evil’. The fear of the spread of the virus through contact has in many industries shuttered on the job learning. This issue is forcing training organizations to find remote methods to achieve activity touch time with enough fidelity and confidence that students and workers can perform key tasks safe and error free. 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.
Based on research, McClary (2013) identifies four components of a quality distance learning course: course design, content, instructor, and support systems. Continue reading
This post is provided by guest blogger, Sheana Graham, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Il., MS in Training and Development program
An eLearning program can be difficult to maneuver as a student; imagine how difficult it can be to manage a program that is strictly online. My first experience working with an LMS was about 2 years ago and I must say that it is a great benefit to have and makes working with an online program more manageable.
This post is provided by guest blogger, Mark Doty, graduate student University of St. Francis, Joliet, Il., MS Training and Development program
What is the best strategy for managing and supporting eLearning programs? In a blog by LMS expert, Kamy Anderson (2017), 6 reasons for adopting a blended learning approach is presented as the best approach for optimizing online learning with the traditional
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