5 ONLINE EDUCATION TRENDS FOR COLLEGE
5 ONLINE EDUCATION TRENDS FOR COLLEGE
Online education allows non-traditional students the opportunity to earn a degree without leaving the comfort of their own home. This educational approach has opened doors for individuals with circumstances prohibiting them from participating in oncampus education. Whether they are working full time, raising families, or they live in a different state, online education provides the opportunity to earn a degree remotely. According to U. S. News and World Report, the number of online students is continuing to grow and experts are predicting a number of trends within the next year for online learning.
1. Adoption of“ Microcredentials” – As non-traditional students are on the rise, universities are developing multiple program levels since not everyone is looking to complete a four-year degree. Microcredentials offer certificate programs, digital“ badges” of completion, and other types of credentials to prove successful completion of continued education coursework.
2. Tailored Curriculums from Data Insights – Since students complete all of their work online, universities are receiving data that is not typically available in a traditional classroom setting. Analytics teams are using this data to predict student success, and in turn, teachers are enhancing their curriculum to meet the needs of their students.
3. Artificial Intelligence – Universities are investing in artificial intelligence, such as virtual assistants, to provide an additional layer of support on top of that which students receive from their professors.
4. Nonprofit Programs – Experts are continuing to see a drop in for-profit programs as more nonprofits are ramping up their online education offerings. Nonprofit institutions are working to keep up with the demand for more online programs.
5. Ranging Disciplines – As online programs continue to grow, they are offering an increasing number of focus areas that may not have been thought of until recent years. Some students who already have degrees are looking for specialized programs to learn new technology in their field and to increase their knowledge and credibility.
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research, videos that make learning more fun, and access to a community of individuals( peers, leaders and the like) to support their projects. Students are using tools such as Skype to tap into their network of resources.
Live streaming enables students to have face-to-face contact with students, teachers, community leaders and industry experts like never before. Visualization is a proven tool for success, as teachers on the other end are able to demonstrate lessons instead of simply lecturing. This is exceedingly helpful in the matter of virtual learning. Instead of teachers working through chat, they have the opportunity to talk directly to their students, allowing for a more personalized experience for online learning.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
The idea of community schools was born with the thought of a school becoming the center of a community, instead of just a place located within it. A community school is built on partnerships between schools and other community resources and focuses on academics, social services, and youth and community development with the goal of being a hub for students, teachers, parents and community leaders to come together to provide support and opportunities to one another.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OFFER:
• Engaging Instruction – Community schools provide real-world learning and problem solving opportunities for students both within and outside of the classroom. Instruction goes beyond the teachers, encouraging students to engage with community leaders, local businesses and other public organizations.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities – Community schools, which are typically open 24 / 7 / 365, offer and encourage students to pursue both academic and non-academic success by enhanced opportunities to learn and grow.
• College, Career and Citizenship – Whether this is readiness for college, technical school, or simply to enter the workforce, community schools focus on ensuring that students are comfortable and confident after graduation to become engaged members of society.
• Health and Social Support – A strong community starts with healthy members. Ensuring mental and physical well-being is a high priority in community schools.
• Community Engagement – Community schools are run by a collective number of teachers, community organizations and other stakeholders that monitor and grow the well-being of the entire community.
• Early Childhood Development – Community schools focus on ensuring that high-quality early learners enter school with confidence and readiness to learn.
• Family Engagement – Community schools offer critical support for family growth and development through activities to increase family engagement.
• Youth Development Activities – Students are given the opportunity to engage in hobbies outside of the classroom for the chance to find out what makes them excited to learn.
TEACHING THE FUTURE
Teachers are tasked every day with correcting spelling tests, entering grades, writing lesson plans, and now with integrating technology along the way. They would be doing their students a disservice if they choose to ignore the fact that technology
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