Friday, January 22, 2021

Teaching the teachers: why online learning training will be crucial for higher ed talent prospects - Lisa Malat, Chief Learning Officer

While these groups should all be commended for the resilience they’ve shown under these circumstances, the results from and reactions to this rapid transition to online learning have been understandably mixed. Students are frustrated with a remote learning environment dependent on virtual interactions; they miss the in-person access to professors and other campus resources, as well as to other students. Many instructors are equally frustrated, and, frankly, many are overwhelmed with trying to keep students engaged and motivated to continue with their coursework, as they themselves struggle with learning the skills to adapt to this new way of teaching.

https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2020/12/29/teaching-the-teachers-why-online-learning-training-will-be-crucial-for-higher-ed-talent-prospects/