Leah Zitter is a technical writer who covers high tech. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology research and a master’s in philosophy and advanced logic. Eleven years ago, researchers warned in the journal ...

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. -- Two years ago, National University recognized that its primary approach to online education -- largely mirroring its in-person courses, creating set times at which instructors ...

Asynchronous discussions and group projects are the most important techniques currently used for online learning, according to a new survey of online education leaders from Quality Matters and ...

With the right strategies and technologies, hybrid-flexible courses that combine face-to-face and online classes can create a seamless learning experience for students. During the pandemic, many ...

Virtual learning offers convenience and accessibility, but cannot provide the social bonds and support of a college campus.

“Thank you so much for taking the time to treat me like a person,” wrote Stephanie in an email to me. A student in one of my online courses, she had fallen behind and couldn’t see a way forward — ...

Mary Nestor, Millie Tullis and James Butler write that a recent opinion essay presented a distorted view of the possibilities of asynchronous course design. Many institutions now offer effective ...

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When Mackenzie Wilson decided to enroll in Winter Session last year, she had three goals: to get ahead, finish the final ...

Nitin Guar, a systems specialist at IBM’s offices in Austin, Texas, would urge any of his IT colleagues to take a class online. After all, he’s already completed two online courses offered by the ...

Burdened by the combination of synchronous class sessions and pre-recorded lectures, students in STEM classes said they are spending more time "in class" than in a typical in-person semester.