Thursday, October 31, 2019

How eLearning Providers Can Help Students Who Struggle Online - Matthew Lynch, Tech Edvocate

Research has shown that whereas online courses can improve access, they are also challenging, especially for the least well-prepared students. These students don’t do well in online courses; they still perform better in face-to-face classrooms. Research has found that while online learning could potentially, through artificial intelligence, provide the optimal course pacing and content to fit each student’s needs. In reality, the vast majority of online courses still mirrors face-to-face classrooms. eLearning has excellent potential, but eLearning providers will have to rethink course design and educational support so students can be more comfortable doing online courses. Let’s look at some ways that this can be achieved.
https://www.thetechedvocate.org/how-elearning-providers-can-help-students-who-struggle-online/