Virtual learning environment

Inquiry-based learning powered by technology "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand" (Franklin). This old proverb tells us the essence of inquiry-based learning. Rather than being told by others about our world, it is much more memorable if we explore the facts first-hand by ourselves and engage in the involvement. The human beings are naturally curious and have a natural potentiality for learning: "They are curious about their world, until and unless this…

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 education also provides the flexibility needed to access college courses outside of…

time. Since the early 1960s online learning has been a means of help to many students due to the ease of accessing their school materials in a virtual setting. Although the online school environment may serve as a much more helpful way of completing required courses, this type of learning environment has may defects that prevent proper education and learning compared to the classroom. Online learning, compared to face-to-face learning, is not a good means of learning because one could pay…

participating in a workshop. Now it is not only just possible, but also wildly popular. Yes, distance education - is a kind of revolutionary concept for modern, multitasking people, who try to fit everything in one day. There is no doubt that distance learning enters an everyday life and it is gradually becoming an integral part of…

questions, chat with fellow students any time” all online when taking an online course (“Ten Advantages,” 2016, Convenient section). All of this makes online learning a good option for students who have other commitments such as families or jobs. Online learning also gives students the opportunity to have a more comfortable learning environment. Students can enjoy being at home and taking classes right from their couch. This is especially good for students with health problems that prevent…

I reflect on my journey as an online tertiary student by focusing on personal expertise, my knowledge of an online environment, unit and course goals as well as how this course has impacted my academic and professional future. I begin by describing specific events then explain how I felt, and what I learnt from these experiences. I assess the effectiveness of each event by recognising personal changes. I expand by revealing alternate strategies to improve myself for similar upcoming…

The primary difference between learning in a traditional class versus learning in an online setting is that traditional learning you are sitting in front of the professor with other classmates and can get immediate help when needed. If you are online you have to wait until the professor is online and is available, so the communication feedback would be slower. In an online learning the student is complete control of their learning. If the student wants to work ahead they can, they do not have to…

Activity 2 – Modes of Learning and Learning Environment 2.1 Modes of learning To facilitate active and independent learning I have used a range of learning modes that promote cooperative, participative and collaborative learning – simulation, role play. Learners simulate through role play in a commercial salon environment working in pairs during practical activities, this involves preparing for the treatments they plan to carry out. Preparation is the learners being able to set up their…

One of the major learning developments that was established was that the more the students participated in forums and discussions the more improved the students overall diet (Hampton & Olney, 2008). Another major learning development that was recognized was that the more educational awareness of foreign rehabilitation practices the more knowledge they were able to gain in international psychiatric rehabilitation (Hampton & Olney, 2008). And one last major learning development was that almost…

The purpose of this assignment is to bring to light the extent of our dependency on technology in our everyday life . The information was gathered from secondary sources such as researches and websites and also everyday facts . The objective of this essay is to persuade the reader to the extent of dependency on technology . We live in a technology advanced world where we are incapable of carrying out our daily activities without the help of technology. While technology has its many benefits…