eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236685
B. Jean Mandernach
{"title":"Instructional Technology: Avoiding the Golden Hammer","authors":"B. Jean Mandernach","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236685","url":null,"abstract":"In this Special Issue of eLearn Magazine, we examine the value and impact of instructional technology for addressing specific challenges faced by educators in the online classroom. With an emphasis on practical utility, authors share technology tools that have aligned effectively with their pedagogical needs to produce positive teaching and learning outcomes.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"127 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130416152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236699
C. Roddenberry, Maria Fister
{"title":"Web Conferencing Supports the Wake Tech High School Equivalency Program","authors":"C. Roddenberry, Maria Fister","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236699","url":null,"abstract":"The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a national initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education that helps migrant workers obtain high school equivalency diplomas. Wake Technical Community College?s HEP program recently transitioned to a fully online model supported by the use of the Adobe Connect web conferencing software, providing immediate benefits to both instructors and students. This paper provides a roadmap for other non-traditional educational programs that want to transition to online environments.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130484213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236715
Seanan Kelly, Charles Banaszewski
{"title":"Using Screen Recording Platforms to Increase Instructor Presence in an Online Classroom","authors":"Seanan Kelly, Charles Banaszewski","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236715","url":null,"abstract":"Recent advances such as video and audio conferencing, online real-time chat and instant messaging features have created synchronous learning opportunities in online classrooms. Use of screen recording tools specifically, provide the ability to make short recordings, which provide a quick and personal way to respond to individuals or groups. Additionally, when utilized for feedback purposes, screen recordings enhance instructor presence in the classroom, provide one-to-one, teacher-student exchanges reducing the virtual distance between instructors and students.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130670916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236713
Ted Cross, Laura Polk
{"title":"Standing Out: Online content marketing for online programs","authors":"Ted Cross, Laura Polk","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236713","url":null,"abstract":"As digital education becomes more accepted by learners and more institutions offer programs online, getting the word out about programs has become increasingly challenging. This paper offers a case study and recommendations for online content marketing of online programs.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"151 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115702843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236697
Jane Sutterlin
{"title":"Learning is Social with Zoom Video Conferencing in your Classroom","authors":"Jane Sutterlin","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236697","url":null,"abstract":"Zoom has become a robust, indispensable and reliable video conferencing tool for the way we work, teach and learn together. When we create a positive social learning environment with supportive faculty and student relationships, we are able to retain our online students. Zoom connects easily across room systems, desktops and mobile devices to seamlessly bring together our various campus sites and long-distance participants. Utilizing the numerous features of zoom creates an authentic online teaching environment.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129651486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236695
Frederick R. Kates, H. Hamadi, Malcolm M. Kates, Samantha A. Larson, G. Audi
{"title":"Integrating Technology: An innovative approach to improving online discussion boards","authors":"Frederick R. Kates, H. Hamadi, Malcolm M. Kates, Samantha A. Larson, G. Audi","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236695","url":null,"abstract":"As the online education environment continues to grow, the use of online mechanisms for discussion have become important for enhancing the development of a learning community. Changing the way online discussion boards are used today, from teacher-generated prompts to student-created videos, which include a discussion question, may improve the learning experience and engagement. Therefore, there is always more to learn and more to try with instructional technology.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127599962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236693
Shaunna Waltemeyer, Jeff Cranmore
{"title":"Screencasting Technology to Increase Engagement in Online Higher Education Courses","authors":"Shaunna Waltemeyer, Jeff Cranmore","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236693","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reviews screencasting software as a means to establish and maintain student engagement and authentic relationships in higher education virtual classrooms. While student engagement is often a challenge with virtual classrooms new technologies are available that allow teachers to provide audio and video feedback to students. Screencasting software can be used for individual feedback, demonstrations, and modeling. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128392328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236691
Katrina M. Wehr
{"title":"Asynchronous Video-Based Discussions in the Online Classroom","authors":"Katrina M. Wehr","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236691","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents a review of research surrounding asynchronous video communication and its impact on social presence in online courses. The author includes a narrative of firsthand experience as an instructional designer implementing asynchronous multimodal discussions, along with a survey of student perspectives as well as the instructor's. Recommendations for improvement in future implementations are also included.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115548788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-12-28DOI: 10.1145/3302261.3236709
H. Moore
{"title":"Optimizing Feedback Delivery with Text-Expanders","authors":"H. Moore","doi":"10.1145/3302261.3236709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3302261.3236709","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents strategies to optimize usage of text-expanders. Online instructors need to deliver high-quality feedback on a high volume of assignments in a short span of time, yet high volume means that feedback delivery can be a repetitive task as students make similar mistakes. When repetitive tasks are combined with time pressure, feedback quality degradation may result. Text-expanders are one possible tool to maintain quality while improving time efficiency.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"100 E3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117244136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
eLearn Mag.Pub Date : 2018-11-29DOI: 10.1145/3295776.3274756
Christy M. Rhodes, Steven W. Schmidt
{"title":"Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Online Classroom","authors":"Christy M. Rhodes, Steven W. Schmidt","doi":"10.1145/3295776.3274756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3295776.3274756","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of culturally responsive teaching has long been associated with the traditional, face-to-face classroom. However, the growth of distance education has meant that traditional classrooms are being replaced by online courses, and educators who were used to teaching in face-to-face classrooms now find themselves in a very different situation of teaching online. Culturally responsive teaching is important in all classrooms, and it can be done online. This article examines basic principles of culturally responsive teaching in the context of elearning. It focuses on practical ideas for instructors interested in developing their own culturally responsive online teaching skills.","PeriodicalId":201580,"journal":{"name":"eLearn Mag.","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124007280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}