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Online Learning Works – So Why are Schools Failing at it?

eLearning 24-7

Anyone who has been involved with online learning in the education sector knows full well that this is false. Before covering the initial statement about it being a fiasco or not as effective as in-classroom instruction, the latter about being “new” needs to be further explained. Distance Learning 2.0.

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Preference of E-Learning – Structured or not?

eLearning 24-7

And for the longest time, folks in the corporate space saw blended as the most effective way to present content, knowledge and information. And there is plenty of insight showing that anytime, anywhere learning that is non-linear is more effective that following an agenda, point by point, ILT. . E-Learning Goes Linear.

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Rethinking conferences

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

Response 5 Relevant content and effective speakers. Response 6 Relevance, Interactive, Offer interactive distance learning opportunities when appropriate rather than traveling, follow up with blog/wiki/elearning opportunities. Response 2 Lots of “white space&# = time between scheduled events. Response 3 Great speakers.