Posted May 27th, 2014
By Kris Powers
We all know that online education allows for learning flexibility. Whether taking courses for professional development, continuing education, certification or credit, eLearning provides a convenient way for a student to meet their learning objectives. The media company, Tech Cocktail, recently compiled a list of what they feel are 2014’s top projected learning trends for online universities and course creators to keep in mind in order to meet the needs of online students.
“Learning on the go” - Today’s students utilize media on a variety of mediums and have become used to “instant gratification” when searching for answers, information or material. Today’s online universities will need to provide courses and materials that are mobile friendly and that can be accessed on tablets, phones and other smart devices.
“Learning at the speed of need” - Today’s students want their courses, tutorials and reading material easily accessible, whenever and wherever they might need it. Short, quick lessons that allow a student to study and assimilate information quickly and efficiently will be most desirable. Having the ability to access all study materials and course information right from their smart device makes learning, reviewing material and taking exams easier than ever.
“Gamification” - Learning through games will continue to grow as a trend in online education. Companies are already developing apps that encourage students to spend time learning through play and Tech Cocktail expects this to continue to be a major eLearning trend in the future.
“Videos” - Informative videos have been shown to more fully engage a student as they provide both visual as well as auditory material. The use of short, informative videos can enhance the online learning experience for any type of learner.
Meeting the needs of today’s students and keeping abreast of new technologies and advances is paramount to the success of any online university or education company. Ed4Career has long incorporated many of these as well as other important elements into their courses. Our courses are self-paced and utilize a variety of learning methods and varied multi-media. We give students access to external information so that they can get connected to websites, videos, blogs, and communities that are in their field of interest. This type of learning encourages students to see their education as a portal to ongoing life-long learning about themselves, their world, and their industry.
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