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What is Online Learning?
Online learning refers to education delivered primarily via the internet. It may consist of full online degrees, short courses, modules, webinars and other digital learning materials accessible remotely without the need to attend a physical campus. It provides flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere.
What online learning platforms are popular in further education?
Many colleges and universities use learning management systems (LMSs) like Moodle, Blackboard and Canvas to create online courses, share materials, assess work and interact with students. These feature course building tools, video conferencing, discussion forums, document sharing and gradebooks.
Popular virtual classroom platforms used alongside LMSs include Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for video lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations and student collaboration. Some providers develop custom portals with single sign-on access to all virtual systems.
How has Covid-19 impacted online education?
The Covid-19 pandemic massively accelerated adoption of this, with colleges rapidly moving face-to-face provision online. Blended models combining on-campus and virtual teaching are now commonplace.
Students and teachers recognise the flexibility benefits of quality online education. Providers have invested heavily in platforms, resources and training to enable engaging virtual lessons. Social learning and peer interaction remain vital.
Many expect demand for online and hybrid courses to continue growing across further and higher education as technology continues advancing. Virtual widens access and caters to modern students’ needs.
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