After watching Susan Cain’s presentation in this TedTalk, I realised that time is one of the main success determinant for introverts for all their endeavours including learning. As an instructor, I have had introverted students in my classroom and these students are often very quiet. These students are quieter than others in the classroom not […]
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How well do adults learn under time pressure?
Through studies in neuroscience we know that active learning occurs when the brain cells called neurons receive information in the form of signals through branches called dendrites. This information is then sent to other neurons through the root like nerve cells called axon, where chemicals called neurotransmitters are fired through a gap called synapse. Trillions […]
*Lesson planning : ideas and examples for online courses
The seven step process of instruction is a great reference material with regards to effective lesson planning however some of the steps are not suitable for online lesson planning. This is because, the interactive nature of the face to face classroom is different in the online environment. Therefore step 3 and 4 of the seven step […]
*A short bio
My name is Easwari Thoreraj and I live in Nelson British Columbia. For the past nine years I have been teaching the the Web Design and Development program for Selkirk College in partnership with a partner organization. In this capacity, I not only taught all the nine courses in the program but I also wrote […]
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*E-learning safes time and energy
E-learning had becomes quite popular over the years as people discover that they can complete college, work training and all sorts of other learning directly from the comfort of their home. However, not many people know that they can use the same techniques that educators use for creating efficiency in their everyday work environment. This […]
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*Lesson planning : ideas and examples for online courses
The seven step process of instruction is a great reference material with regards to effective lesson planning however some of the steps are not suitable for online lesson planning. This is because, the interactive nature of the face to face classroom is different in the online environment. Therefore step 3 and 4 of the seven step […]
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*Lesson Planning : Creating a positive learning environment for online course delivery
“The Theory and Practice of Online Learning” eBook published by the Athabasca university includes a comprehensive coverage of the practices and challenges of online course delivery: http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/pdf/TPOL_book.pdf The author discusses the importance of creating a sense of trust and safety amongst the learners to ensure that they feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts and comments within […]
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*My online classroom trends and the different roles I play as an instructor.
A background scenario to consider : Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. I came across this quote recently but I cannot remember where I first read it. It felt as though I have always known this expression and it stuck to the back of mind, emerging every […]
