Comparing the effectiveness of eLearning against its in-person peer poses a challenge.
On one hand, the rapid growth of Internet technologies has seen a corresponding growth in online education.
A 2015 survey by Babson Survey Research Group found that online students grew by nearly 4% over the previous year. This was the 13th consecutive year to record continual growth in students embracing online education.
On the other hand, that same study concluded that only about 30% of faculty accepted the “…value and legitimacy of online education.” And there lies the dichotomy!
Which Education Format Works Better?
When we measure the effectiveness of education, we have to take multiple variables into account.
The most obvious impact is: “Are students learning?” If so, are they remembering what they learn? If they are, are they also able to apply what they’re retaining? And if not, where does the process have a flaw?
Tags: Accessibility • elearning • Instructional Design • Learning objectives • Online Learning • pedagogy • User experience