Online Learning
hat is the future of distance learning (including online learning as well as distance alternatives to internet delivered instruction)?

The future of distance learning is often viewed in black and white terms -- that is, that online learning will completely replace face-to-face instruction in the classroom, or that online learning is destructive to the purpose of pedagogy. However, the truth is likely to be between the two extremes. On one hand, distance learning for over-committed learners at community colleges with many outside 'life' obligations and individuals seeking supplements to their education such as executive MBAs, seems to be growing. Even the most prestigious schools in the nation, such as New York University's Stern School of Business, offer part-time executive MBA programs that marry limited onsite education opportunities with online opportunities, as noted on the website of the school.

But distance learners in all situations must be highly motivated. "hile some people…...

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Works Cited

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Labour, Michel Charles Juwah, Nancy White and Sarah Tolley (2000) "Facilitating Online Learning." Online Tutoring. Last Updated 21 Feb 2002 Retrieved 30 Jun 2005 at http://otis.scotcit.ac.uk/onlinebook/otist607.htm

Littlefield, Joan. (2005) "Is Distance Learning Right for You?" About. Com. Retrieved 4 Jul 2005 at  http://www.distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/considering.htm 

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Online Learning Study
Park, J., & Choi, H.J. (2009). Factors influencing adult learners' decision to drop out or persist in online learning. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 207-n/a. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1287038599?accountid=28844

Online study has become increasingly popular with adult learners over the last twenty years. Despite the popularity of this learning mode, the dropout rate is significant and thus of concern to institutions and organizations. The purpose of the study was to characterize the dropouts and determine the roles played by individual identifiers (i.e., age, gender, and level of education), external factors (i.e.., family and/or organizational support) and internal factors (related to motivation). Understanding why adult learners drop out is essential to planning programs designed to retain students and help them complete their educational goals.

Participants:

The target population for the study was non-traditional adult learners enrolled in job-related online courses offered through a large Midwestern university (Park and Choi, 2009, p.…...

Two weeks after the course, a follow-up survey will be given to assess if they have increased their level of computer knowledge and level of usage in the classroom.
Methodology

Sample participants for the study will be selected from among elementary school teachers in several local school districts. They will be teachers for grades 1-6 and will be selected by announcing the study and allowing volunteers to sign up. They will be offered an incentive for participation to encourage enrollment in the study. The course itself will be an incentive to participate. The study will consist of 50 participants from among at least three local school districts. They will be a demographically mixed group.

The study will consist of two phases. The first phase will consist of administering a survey to assess the level of computer knowledge and current level of computer usage in the classroom. This will serve as the independent…...

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Works Cited

Creswell, J.W. (2005). Educational Research: Planning, conducting and Evaluating quantitative research. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Online learning is an exciting new platform that can make education accessible for millions of individuals. If offers flexibility in instruction that will never be paralleled in traditional education. However there are also many challenges that students must overcome to be successful online students. One of these challenges is the ability to communicate with different IT platforms. The technology is developing rapidly and there are now more options for communication than ever before. However, none of these technologies offer the same kind of advantages that an individual gain by communicating in a face-to-face setting. This paper will briefly introduce some of the issues that present in the communication capabilities that are found in an online education.
The ability to communicate directly with the teacher and the other students is one of the most fundamental benefits of a traditional structure in education. Students may feel disconnected from the class and the material…...

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Works Cited

Betts, K. (2012). Lost in Translation: Importance of Effective Communication in Online Education. Retrieved from Westga:  http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/summer122/betts122.html 

Tomei, L. (2006). The impact of online teaching on faculty load: computing the ideal class size for online courses. . Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 531-541.

5. The writing is by no means superficial, but also not over complex in terms of the subject matter. The requirements of the topic does not appear to involve greatly complex ideas.

6. The author only briefly considers other literature and perspectives to justify his own. Nevertheless, this does not appear to be a detrimental factor in terms of the article.

7. The text is very focused and consistent. The largest part consists of the strategies identified by the students, along with their responses and explanations of these. The other parts of the article serve to highlight this central aspect.

8. The text is very significant in several respects. The current learning and teaching environment is greatly influenced by the online learning paradigm. This makes strategies to attain success within such a paradigm vital for the future of students learning in this way.

9. The author does appear to be fair in his approach,…...

Online Learning Communities
The community of practice that is the basis of this analysis is a list located on the Twitter platform. The list is used for sharing information on key technology topics including enterprise software. A variety of hashtags are used to communicate across the community of practice, highlighting specific messages of interest. Members of the list have also created unique DropBox accounts for capturing larger files that are shared with all members of the group.

This specific group concentrates on staying current in the areas of information technologies including cloud computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), customer relationship management (CRM) and the latest software mobility trends for the Apple iOS and Android operating systems. It is a diverse group that is a community of practice focused on sharing useful information both through links and also via the DropBox account for larger files. The group has over time created a taxonomy of specific areas…...

(Hansen, 2006) Adults who already have degrees, and are weary of the college experience can also make use of online classes to pursue career-enhancing degrees, such as an MBA (Master's of Business Administration) part-time, or gain a certificate that offers them a new career path, such as in website or graphic design.
It is not simply the more responsible adult who will benefit from online learning. It can be a more effective learning environment "for certain types of learners (shy, reflective, language challenged, those that need more time)." ("hat are the pros and cons?" e-learning FAQs: e-learners resources, 2006) Of course, it could be countered that such learners need to come out of their shells, practice their language schools, and need to benefit from outside resource room help, and thus might benefit from the additional pressures of a live classroom in the long run. But online learning can act as…...

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Works Cited

Hansen, Randall. "Distance Learning Pros and Cons." Quintessential Careers. 2006. [27

Aug 2006]  http://www.quintcareers.com/printable/distance_learning_pros-cons.html 

Strengths of Online Learning." University of Illinois. Last modified Aug 27, 2006. [27

Aug 2006] http://www.ion.illinois.edu/Resources/tutorials/overview/strengths.asp

Online Learning
The way of conveying message to students has begun to change in this online era. Teacher who are the brokers of information have to approach the advanced mediums in order to reach the students or consumers. Online learning is gaining more popularity for reaching students as it aids in expanding the comprehension and readability of what a student learns. For a teacher, sometimes it can be frustrating when student do not complete their homework just because they are unable to do it (Somekh and Underwood, 2007).

Practicing mediums of technology provide teachers an opportunity to teach at an advance level instead of average grade levels to students. While, technology plays a very crucial role in schools, but it is disappointing that it has given less importance in integrated learning systems. This is also true for technology courses and internet access which are generally offered to the children. Moreover, little…...

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References

Laurillard, D. (2006). Rethinking University Teaching: a framework for the effective use of learning technologies. Abingdon, Oxon., RoutledgeFalmer.

Muller, D.A.; Lee, K.J., & Sharma, M.D. (2008). "Coherence or interest: Which is most important in online multimedia learning?." Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 24 (2): 211 -- 221.

Somekh, B.J. And Underwood, et al. (2007). Evaluation of the ICT Test Bed project. Coventry, BECTA.

Turvey, K. (2005). Elearning, efacilitation, ecommunities, epedagogies: a professional standpoint based on evidence. Reflecting Education 1(1-2): 24-40.

Online Learning as Effective as Classroom Learning
Online Learning Verses Classrom

In the contemporary times, developments in technology have expanded access to education. The internet and other technological advancements have created an efficient platform that facilitates online learning. This has redefined the traditional approach of learning which is done in physical classrooms. Students using this approach are not required to be physically present in classrooms in order to learn. There has been a steady increase in the number of students enrolling for online courses. This development has resulted in debates on the effectiveness of online learning platforms when compared to traditional learning in classrooms. This research aims to determine if online learning is as effective as classroom learning.

Literature eview

In order to compare online learning and classroom learning, it is crucial to analyze existing literature and researches on the topic. This approach will ensure that the research has a comprehensive outlook on…...

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References

Hollenbeck, C.R., Zinkhan, G.M., & French, W. (2005). Distance learning trends and benchmarks: Lessons from an online MBA program. Marketing Education Review, (15)2, 39-51.

Legutko, R.S. (2007). Face-to-face or cyberspace: Analysis of course delivery in a graduate educational research course. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 3(3).

Mitchell, R.L.G. (2009). Online education and organizational change. Community College Review, 37(1), 81-101.

Miyazoe T. And Anderson T. (2010). The Interaction Equivalency Theorem. Journal of Interactive Online Learning. Volume 9 (2).

Online learning is a growing part of pedagogical practice, and has distinct benefits over traditional classroom learning. For example, online learning opens up educational opportunities for a greater number of people, potentially eliminating barriers of socioeconomic class or geography for personal and professional development. Online learning also fosters independence, and creates more flexible educational opportunities. In most cases, online learning is more cost-effective than traditional learning and puts education within the reach of greater numbers of people around the world. However, surveys indicate that online learning is not perceived of as positively as traditional classes (Lederman 1, para. 1). Some of the perceived drawbacks with online learning include the perception of less academically rigorous classes, and less qualified instructors, and less applicability of the degree in the job market (Lederman, Doug, Table 1). Although online learning can potentially be less academically rigorous with less perceived value versus a traditional learning…...

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Lederman, Doug. “What Do We Have Against Online Classes?” Inside Higher Education, Oct 16, 2013.

Online Learning
Higher educational institutions have adopted online degrees and courses as a substitute for the conventional classroom instruction. A United States higher institutions study on online education discovered that about 80% of the entire course content those institutions deliver were online courses (Song, 2010). In spite of the definition, an initial sign of the prevalent popularity of about 862 education courses delivered online are contained in a study carried out by the United States Education Department, which showed that over 54, 000 education courses were offered online in 1998, with more than 1.6 million students registered (U.S. Department of Education, 1998).

According to a new research: (a) more than 1.6 million students were enrolled in an online course during 2002 Fall, (b) more than 1/3 of these students (578,000) took everyone of their courses online, (c) among the United States students during 2002 Fall, at least 11% were enrolled in an…...

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References

Cranton, P. & Taylor, E. W. (2012). "Transformative learning theory: Seeking a more unified theory." In E. W. Taylor & P. Cranton (Eds.), Handbook of transformative learning: Theory, research, and practice (pp. 3-20). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Kligyte, G. (2011). Transformation narratives in academic practice. International Journal for Academic Development, 16(3), 201-213.

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Why Online Learning Works Introduction
With the arrival of the Digital Age and the advent of distance learning, taking college level courses over the Internet has become a real possibility for today’s students seeking a higher education. But is it worth it? Does it provide the kind of quality education that learners need in order to excel in the real world? Or are their drawbacks to distance learning that outweigh the pros? This speech will go over the benefits and advantages of learning online at the college level while addressing some of the potential disadvantages that might make some hesitant to pursue distance learning as a viable option.
Why Learning Online is Useful for Adults
Adults tend to have busy schedules, which makes it hard for them to find the time to get to a traditional college for classes while making time for everything else that they have going on—whether it is work, family,…...

How Technology Enhances ESL Students’ Learning Experience Introduction
In the COVID-19 era, education has taken a dramatic turn towards distance learning, meaning that virtual classrooms are now more popular than ever. But what is the effect of the use of technology in an ESL classroom? Evidence shows that technology actually does enhance ESL students’ learning experience (Kasapoglu-Akyol, 2010). The fact is that ESL students use technology tools in their daily lives and thus not to use technology for learning purposes is akin to taking a fish out of water and then asking it to learn to swim. In the digital era, digital natives have been using technology since birth and it is older teachers and educational systems that are slow to recognize this fact. This paper will show how technology enhances ESL students' learning experience related to ESL instructional practices and analyze how that topic or trend impacts the district, state, and…...

Interactivity for Education Introduction
Interactivity in the classroom refers to a hands-on approach to education that facilitates active learning (Park, 2015). Active learning has been shown to strengthen students’ ability to acquire knowledge over time—more so than passive learning (Dobbs, 2011). Through interaction, which may occur with our without technology, students obtain a deeper understanding of lessons, retain information more effectively, and are able to better build on prior knowledge. Interactivity has been shown to be a productive method for teachers seeking to support student learning with applications that get students involved and engaged with the material in a meaningful way.
Thesis
This paper will show why interactivity for education is a beneficial method that educators can utilize to increase student performance, knowledge acquisition and academic success throughout a range of teaching environments, age levels, and disciplines.
Literature Review
Interactivity for education can be a boon at any level from primary education to higher education and…...

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References

Dobbs, D. (2011). Beautiful brains. National Geographic, 220(4), 36-59.

Guzman, J. L., Costa-Castello, R., Dormido, S., & Berenguel, M. (2016). An

interactivity-based methodology to support control education: How to teach and learn using simple interactive tools [lecture notes]. IEEE Control Systems, 36(1), 63-76.

Huo, X. (2016). Research on the Man-machine Interactive Environment VR and the

Applications on Vocational Education and Training under the Perspective of Interactivity. DEStech Transactions on Social Science, Education and Human Science, (isetem).

Huss, J. A., Sela, O., & Eastep, S. (2015). A Case Study of Online Instructors and Their

Quest for Greater Interactivity in Their Courses: Overcoming the Distance in Distance Education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 40(4), n4.

Keengwe, J., & Hussein, F. (2014). Using computer-assisted instruction to enhance

He asserts that the online environment can be an even richer learning experience than in a traditional setup. It is however important to understand the dynamic that is necessary to achieve this.
6. It is possible that the author is overlooking the fact that the students he interviewed might derive their success not only from the strategies identified, but also from factors such as innate comprehension ability and compatibility with teaching techniques.

7. If the author is ignored, it is likely that the online learning environment will continue to be a "hit and miss" learning experience for students, with success being more or less random.

8. The author is regarding the online learning experience from the perspective of already successful students, rather than those who have begun the process and are in need of techniques to attain success. He therefore views success in…...

In our opinion, at this time the most pressing challenge faced by school leaders is safely continuing with student education while also managing the risk of disease posed to people by the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Many school districts immediately scrambled to get technology into place to support distance-learning, but quickly found that while the technology is important for delivery of classroom materials, the technology is only a tool in the hands of educators.  Educators need to be able to teach using the technology, and, if they are unable to do so, they put their students at a disadvantage.

Moving forward,....

There are many different topics to select when writing about online education.  You can approach the essay from the point-of-view of an educator or of a student, and you can also look at it by grade level for K-12 students, for classes for undergraduate and graduate students. You can focus on the challenges that people face as remote learners or the benefits of remote learning.  Many people who are looking at online education today also look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote learning/ online education and how different school districts and educational institutions have....

How you write your outline for your essay on how online learning is impacting teens depends on the structure of your essay.  Most academic essays are done in the same manner, with an introductory paragraph, supporting body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.  The default length for a basic academic essay is five paragraphs, but the outline we are providing is for a six-paragraph essay because we think you should define online learning and explain why people are using it and then look at the educational, social, and mental impacts of online learning.

Online Learning Essay Outline:  Impact on....