What Makes an Online Class an Interactive Learning Experience?

You’ve thought about taking an online class but perhaps you aren’t certain if this is an effective way to learn. Maybe you aren’t familiar with the methods that instructors are using now to create an interactive learning environment or you believe that your involvement in an online class is nothing more than reading a textbook, posting messages, and writing papers. Both of these perspectives are valid as some online instructors still rely on the textbook while others are finding additional interactive techniques of introducing you to the course concepts. This post provides an insider’s look into the challenge instructors face when they are developing instructional strategies, how this has a direct impact on your classroom experience, and the technological tools being utilized to make learning more meaningful.

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