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rise of new internet technologies. There are more than a few benefits that have been brought about by the rapid emergence of several e-learning platforms, especially for the learners, such as greater levels of autonomy and feedback (Driscoll, 2002). Basically, this has been made possible through effective integration of both synchronous and asynchronous learning into e-learning by instructional designers. In asynchronous learning environment, learners are often presented with an opportunity to…

courses and the importance of timely Feedback. Millennials, who are they? When it comes to the Millennial generation, many people have different opinions on who they are, their overprotective upbringing, and their future expectations. According to Arlene E. Nicholas author of Preferred Learning Methods of the Millennial generation, believes that Millennials “who have been called entitled and empowered due to their inclusion in decision making since childhood” because of how they were raised by…

Assessment 1 – E-learning context and Learning theories 1.1 E-learning Context : The partnership between graphic design and Industrial design. The field of instructional design has always fascinated me. I feel that it has great potential with the immersion of technology; we can continue to change how we embark on the new approach in e-learning. As a graphic designer by profession, I highly think graphic design goes hand in hand with Instructional Design. I have made contents like…

In this day and age, the development of online learning has created an accessible way for adults to participate in college classes and earn a degree. As a stay at home mom of five adding classes to an already busy schedule presented a problem. Wanting to excel and complete a degree the idea of online learning presented a good fit but could I be successful? Fortunately, a study completed by Erman Yujsekturk and Ercan Top for the British Journal of Educational Technology titled; “Exploring the…

Predicting trends in technology is notoriously difficult; often, the expected technological innovations never materialize (such as flying cars), while others take radically different forms (such as the smartphone). In looking at the current trends, and where technology will be five years out, two in particular stand out as being especially interesting. First, in the last several years, many technology companies have entered the wearable technology space. Such technology includes everything from…

This summer as been a blessing and I want to share part of my journey. I want to start off my thanking my bible study leader, Yoly and Lisa along with everyone else at Appleton Alliance Church. Going back to when I was in middle school and high school I would go to AAC but sadly never considered what I was learning to be meaningful, in one ear and out the other. I was to focused on what time is it, how many more songs are we singing, how much longer until we get home, and so on. I never…

Documentation was in the manuals and training was given by trainers. But when documentation is being delivered through Web and e-learning, which is becoming more and more popular, it is less evident, at least from the user's point-of-view, which is which. I argue here that it should not actually matter. The only thing that should matter is that we ensure that the users get the information they need, when they need it, and in the format that best suits their needs. Perhaps writing long…

In this correlational study, a total of 600 undergraduate psychology students were initially surveyed from the University of Oregon. Using systematic sampling, we assigned a number to each participant and picked 220 students to use for our analysis. The first participant number was 2 and we picked the proceeding participants in intervals of 3. Picks went as follows 2, 5, 8, 11 etc., bringing us to a total of 220 participants. A total of 220 random participants, 113 boys and 107 girls, from…

Problem Statement Bettering oneself through education is an admirable action. Unfortunately, due to the demands of life, economic fluctuations, proximity, cost, and dozens of other factors, many people shy away from earning a college education. Fortunately, because of its flexibility (Young, 2006), online education and blended learning has emerged and is quickly becoming an acceptable alternative to face-to-face classroom instruction (Oliver, 2011; Crawford-Ferre & Wiest, 2012). Online…

The lack of parent participation in special education classrooms damages the student’s capability for academic success. Parents participating in special education curriculums are the reason why their children either succeed or fail. Special education curriculums require a different set of guidelines from the school, and input from the parents. The lack of either is the reason for the shortfall of their child’s academic success. Parents that do not assist in their child’s individualized education…