One of the biggest advantages that HTML5 has over Flash is its greater security. However, if you already offer a lot of digital learning materials, such as Flash animations, you may wonder just how significant are the risks of delaying your Flash to HTML5 conversion. Here is an overview of the security risks of putting…
It can be difficult to gauge the needs of a specific classroom. As time goes on the student-to-teacher ratio rises and it grows easier for education to become less personal. Because of this, teachers have less time to engage and evaluate each student individually. And so, as the times change, schools must change with them.…
Accessibility is key to online learning. It provides each unique student with content that they can read, understand, apply and remember. For students who experience challenges to their sight, hearing or motor control, this means high standards. It means holding educational content to high standards and ensuring the content meets Section 508 accessibility standards. Enhance…
Online gaming is among the most effective educational tools immerse the student in the material, enveloping them with sights and sounds to stimulate their minds. No matter their age, an interactive educational experience that draws on multiple senses enforces the learning process and makes the material more readily absorbed. In this modern age of technological…
Partnering with a student disability services center offers great advantages to universities creating e-learning solutions. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Department of Education, about 15 to 20 percent of Americans are diagnosed as having learning disorders. This number does not count the number of international students enrolled in e-learning programs who may…
With improved technology and greater web access, the eLearning market has grown exponentially over the past few years. According to experts, it will continue to do so. While in 2015, the eLearning market was approximately worth $165 billion, between 2016 and 2023, experts predict five-percent growth. This means that by 2023, the eLearning market will…
Accessibility is one of the most important aspects of web design, and with these commandments, you can take steps towards a more accessible website. 1. Use Accessibility Audits Accessibility audits are when you use a third-party resource or user feedback to survey how accessible your content is. They are absolutely essential to creating an accessible…
Student engagement is a key concern for educators. Does effective learning take place if students are not able to make meaningful connections with course material? Blended learning has been shown to increase both student engagement and achievement more effectively than both in-person and online instruction alone. Blended learning is a mix of traditional classroom presentations and online…
By nearly every measure, college graduates, as a group, are more successful. Their incomes are higher and their career options are better. A recent Gallup poll affirms those articles of faith. More than 90 percent of respondents said that it’s important for individuals to obtain a degree beyond high school. As a result, it’s also…
Learning models were long focused on keeping things standard to make the lives of teachers and institutional administrators simpler. This focus has shifted in recent years to a more student-focused learning model. One powerful tool within this model is adaptive learning, and research shows its advantages over traditional teaching. It is because of these benefits…