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Tools of Engagement Slides from Texas Distance Learning Session

Kapp Notes

Here are some slides and information covered in my presentation at the Texas Distance Learning Association conference. I’ve included the slides from the presentation and slide on using PollEverywhere and writing directly in PowerPoint in slideshow mode. Take Notes Right on a PowerPoint Slide from Karl Kapp.

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TCC08: Making Distance Learning Courses Accessible

Experiencing eLearning

Making Distance Learning Courses Accessible to Students with Disabilities. Kavita Rao, Educational Technology Specialist, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Honolulu HI. Issue isn’t just whether students have access, but whether the communication is actually as effective as that provided to others.

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What Is eLearning? The Good, Bad, and The Ugly

Association eLearning

You might also notice eLearning being referred to as online learning, web-based learning, or distance learning. At its best, eLearning is a great way for learners to learn at their own pace, processing material without being held back or hurried by peers. Bio Latest Posts. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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7 Videos That Help You Build Effective Online Courses

TechSmith Camtasia

During this unprecedented time of remote learning , creating effective, engaging online courses can be challenging. Educators are quickly moving to adapt courses to online platforms, but because the shift has been so sudden, many struggle to engage students and provide interactive resources in a remote learning environment.

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What is Elearning?

TOPYX LMS

An online training course can be delivered in multiple formats, from the most basic PowerPoint presentation and PDF documents through to advanced interactive slides designed using specialist elearning software. Distance learning can be traced as far back as the 1840s when Isaac Pitman delivered his correspondence course, teaching shorthand.

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | July 31, 2020

Mike Taylor

Last week’s most clicked item: BETTER THAN BULLET POINTS: ALTERNATIVE TEXT SLIDE DESIGNS. Microsoft’s Announcement Changes the Future of Learning — Here’s What You Need to Know. Microsoft has announced a “new learning app for MS Teams”. Does that mean it’s game over for large parts of the learning tech market?

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Converting Classroom Content into eLearning

CourseArc

Keep in mind though that not all of your investment in ILT can be directly ported into the distance-learning environment. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when undertaking this conversion exercise: Learning Objectives. Best Practices. Leverage Public Resources. Use Multi-Media.

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