Imagine watching the 1969 moon landings as they happened.  Knowing that you’re experiencing the same wonder and euphoria as millions of people around the globe at the same time.  No amount of...

Even if you haven’t heard of desire paths, you’ve seen them. They are the shortcuts across the grass people take instead of the paved paths provided and represent the shortest route between an...

If you've ever had to put content into a VLE orLMS, you've probably faced the 'filing cabinet' problem. This problem can be explained as confusing content for learning. All too often, educational...

We’re all different. This means that what some people consider to be effective online learning may not work for others. So how do you know whether an online course is any good? To find out, you have...

Use questions. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But all too often, online learning becomes a passive experience based on the transmission of knowledge. This will disengage your learners. Using questions...

Nobody likes staring at a mess. When you're learning online, all you have is what's on the screen. So if the screen looks boring, or cluttered, you're unlikely to want to spend much time looking at...

Make sure all spoken instructions are backed up by the same instructions in writing. When you're talking with your learners, it's easy to assume they have understood you. Some learners will even nod...

Joining an online teaching session can be daunting for learners. When you're preparing your session, think about how you can remove as many barriers for your learners as possible. Some of the most...