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covered because the snowplows have not gone through yet, and people are just starting their day. Well, contrary to a typical snow day, students still have to get up to do schoolwork because school was not canceled, it was transformed in a virtual way. The idea of virtual classrooms taking place when there is too much snow on the ground first became a test trial in Bergen County of New Jersey in 2014. In this case, since it was a trial, Pascack Valley Regional High School planned to try this…

Peter Drucker, an award winning educator, once said, “We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn” (Drucker). Technology has changed many aspects of life, including education. Students are now able to take courses online. This has changed the way that teachers teach and only those students whose learning styles match this, or who adapt to these changes, succeed. Because of this and other…

Critical Reflections 1. Reflection/Differentiation 1. When completing other practicum experiences at university I realised there is so much information to be absorbed from the classroom experience. I realised the importance of documenting throughout the practicum experience drawing special attention to key strategies or methods which may be beneficial to me in the future. Research suggests that reflective methods such as journaling, role modelling, use of questions, and critical incidents help…

Enrollment in online courses has seen major growth in the past decade. The number of student taking an online class has grown from 9.6 percent to 32 percent between 2002 and 2011 (Allen, Seaman, Sloan, Babson Survey Research, & Pearson, 2013, p. 17). Despite this growth, Allen et al. (2013) note that “…the perception of chief academic officers of the acceptance of this learning modality [online] by faculty has decreased in the most recent year” (p. 6). Some believe the traditional educational…

Do you have a desire to finish your education? Is not having a degree holding you back from moving forward in your career? Well, there is a solution! With today’s society rapidly evolving and technology progressing, it is making it easier for everyone to attend college and achieve their goals. Traditional and online learning are viable options for anyone who wants to further their education and receive the degree that will help them in their current or future careers. Universities and colleges…

Emotional factors in online learning” by Reilly, J. R., Gallagher-Lepak, S., & Killion, C. The article by Reilly et al (2102) defines three concepts of learning that are involved with educational environments that involve computer technology and a virtual online classroom interaction for nurses. The first of these methods of learning involve the examination of “affective learning” as a major concept in the motive ways in which students interact with instructors in the study. The study defined…

need for organizations to address corporate culture barriers that would exist in large, multinational firms. The think tank also addresses practical benefits of online learning more than Garvin emphasizes in his discussion. The best practices of virtual learning environments and blended online learning shows how online systems can be used to store, retrieve, and evaluate knowledge. These systems represent a knowledge database as well as learning tools. This emphasis in the white paper appears…

Is the Trend Towards Online Learning in Higher Education Beneficial to Students? Modern society has acquired the mindset that everything a person needs, must be easily accessible anywhere and at any time, that even includes their higher education. The trend towards online learning has grown substantially over the past decade. Sitting down in a face to face learning environment is becoming an “old school” trend that many are beginning to deter from for many reasons. Although some prefer a face…

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…

Online Learning vs. Face-to- Face Learning We all know higher education is the key to success. In today’s time, one must have some form of education in order to prosper in the work force. There are many options for higher learning. Students should decide which option would best fit their schedules. Face-to-face learning grants more organization and more “hands on” instruction. To begin with, face-to-face learning promotes easier learning through “hands on” instruction. Face-to-face…