Remote teaching: you are amazing!

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I am awed by the talent of the many teachers who were able to establish a community of learners in their move to emergency online teaching.

Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning

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Cognitive load describes the total amount of mental energy that is required to process new information with the rate-limiting step being working memory.

A Community of Inquiry Chapters 7-12

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In the second half of E-Learning in the 21st Century a Community of Inquiry Framework for Research and Practice, Garrison discusses assessments.

A Community of Inquiry Chapters 1-6

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Garrison lays out a comprehensive framework for the development of online classes that encourage collaboration and community.

Online Education: Trend or Fad?

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Online education is expanding exponentially as universities and businesses expand and move education and training to the online space.

Is cheating more prevalent in online courses?

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Is it possible to maintain a fair and equitable testing environment in an online class? Technology advances are making it more feasible to prevent cheating.

Conversation in an Online Classroom Part 1: The Discussion Board

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Can a discussion board be designed that encourages conversation, reflection and community? Consider the benefits of online communication.

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Online Discussion Part 2: The Virtual Classroom

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Involved instructors who communicate online, pose question, encourage discussions and use case studies and scenarios develop a collaborative virtual classroom.

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To Game or Not? Gamification in Courses

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Adding gaming elements into course work makes it feel more realistic, encourages collaboration and competition and generally is just more fun.

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Power in the Classroom

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In an interactive, online or in-person class the role of the teacher has evolved to facilitator. What effect will this shift in power have on learning?