Top 6 Keys to Being a Successful Teacher. ‘The most successful teachers share some common characteristics. Here are the top six keys to being a successful teacher. Every teacher can benefit from focusing on these important qualities. Success in teaching, as in most areas of life, depends almost entirely on your attitude and your approach.’
April 2006
‘Interactive teaching’ engages learners. ‘A wireless handheld technology similar to the remote control you use to control your television set is transforming large, impersonal college lecture courses into dynamic, interactive learning labs. Although initiated mostly in colleges, this style of instruction – dubbed “interactive teaching” by its proponents–has potential far beyond the lecture hall.’ No [...]
Instructional Design Models. ‘Models, like myths and metaphors, help us to make sense of our world. Whether derived from whim or from serious research, a model offers its user a means of comprehending an otherwise incomprehensible problem. An instructional design model gives structure and meaning to an I.D. problem, enabling the would-be designer to negotiate [...]
UMassOnline Awarded National Grant to Study Statewide Access to its Programs. ‘The Sloan Foundation, a national association that promotes online learning standards, has awarded UMassOnline a planning grant to help expand access to the University of Massachusetts. The planning grant will help UMassOnline to develop new models of e-learning to maximize the local and regional [...]
Top U.S. universities failing in online privacy. ‘A new national survey of top-ranked universities and colleges shows these schools’ online privacy policies aren’t nearly as stellar as their scholastics. Many fail to properly secure sensitive data and to adequately explain just what happens to information provided during online transactions. The survey involved examinations of some [...]
USNews and World Report E-Learning Guide. ‘USNews.com’s E-Learning Guide lays out detailed information gathered directly from more than 2,800 traditional colleges and virtual universities. Select one of the options below to find the online degree or certificate that’s right for you.’
