Best practices of online training

Online learning can offer a wide range of benefits. However, the knowledge that a student is able to acquire this way depends not only on the course material that is offered, but also the practices used to provide them with this  information.  Here  are  just  a  few  of  the  best practices   of   online   training   which   help   to   better facilitate the e-learning process:

A supportive community

Teachers and e-learning establishments should encourage a strong sense of community amongst their online  students.  This  will  enable  students  to  interact with one another and the instructors, as well as with the resources  provided,  making  for  an  enhanced educational experience!

Clear expectations

Students should be aware of what they will be receiving from  the  virtual  class  instruction,  and  both  parties should know the preferred method of communication and delivery of the core curriculum. For example, a teacher may prefer to email assignments  to students, while another might choose to deliver it via the e- learning site instead. Also, it’s best to have clear expectations about how long each item of coursework should take to complete.
Asynchronous and synchronous activities 
It’s important to incorporate activities that are more interactive, as well as those that require the student to brainstorm and research a topic in depth. Thanks to the internet students can now attend virtual live courses as well  as  complete  coursework  offline  that  can  enable them to delve into a specific subject or skill set.

Effective usage of available resources

To get the most out of the e-learning experience both the teacher and the student should take full advantage of the vast amount of resources that are available online. There are literally hundreds of online services that offer access  to  information,  with  Wikipedia  being  a prominent example. Instructors should seize the opportunity to enhance their content with online material  or  redirect  students  to  additional  web resources. 

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