The Article, "The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: The Survey Says... " from Educause forecasts where online learning is headed. The article is based on a survey of instructors and administrators in postsecondary institutions, mostly in the US.
"The study makes predictions regarding the changing roles of online instructors, student expectations and needs related to online learning, pedagogical innovation, and projected technology use in online teaching and learning.of reminds us that project-based, collaborative learning projects in the curriculum best to engage students whether the course is online of in face-to-face. "
Most surveyed felt a need for more collaborative, project-based, learner-centered curriculum to be incorporated into online courses.
"Over half of the survey respondents predicted that online collaboration, case-based learning, and problem-based learning (PBL) would be the preferred instructional methods for online instructors in the coming decade.
The study also reminds us of the need for teacher training- but don't traditional teachers need training and support? Yes they do, just in different ways.
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