Incivility in an online course can reduce student satisfaction and negatively affect retention. This is why it’s important to understand what causes it, design your
Before her online courses begin, Susanne Chuku, assistant professor of economics at Westfield State University, sends each of her students a personal welcome email. “I
There’s a growing body of evidence that indicates the educational benefits of game-based learning. Although some courses are likely to be more conducive to a
Teaching developmental courses poses special challenges in the online environment. In addition to helping students learn the content, the instructor also has to help developmental
Despite this growing need to know how to work with online learners experiencing mental and emotional challenges, there has not been much written on the
Ken Einhaus, a project manager at the Center for Applied Research Solutions, offers dos and don’ts for dealing with online learners exhibiting a variety of
When Annie Hough-Everage, professor of education at Brandman University, surveyed her graduate-level online students about what factors helped and hindered their learning in the online
When designing an online course, it’s important to consider how to create learning experiences that will spark learners’ intrinsic motivation. While different learners may be