Spotlight on ED 510: Innovative Lessons Created with SoftChalk

In ED 510, our talented students have been exploring the capabilities of SoftChalk to create engaging and interactive digital lessons. This powerful tool allows educators to design dynamic content that enhances the learning experience. Today, I am excited to feature two exceptional submissions that showcase the creativity and technical skills of our students.

V Brunson - Resistors – Understanding the Color Code 

F Hooper – Introduction to Aviation 

These innovative lessons created by Ms. Brunson and Ms. Hooper highlight the potential of SoftChalk to enhance digital learning. By incorporating multimedia elements and interactive activities, they have set a high standard for educational content in the digital age. I am incredibly proud of the hard work and creativity shown by all students in ED 510 and look forward to seeing more exceptional lessons in the future.

Stay tuned for more updates and features on the amazing work being done in our courses!

 

Engagement - the special ingredient for increasing online student retention

With the exponential growth in online courses, retention, which has been suggested as one of the greatest weaknesses of online education, is an area of great concern. Studies show that failed retention rates for online college and university graduates range from 20 to 50%, however the number of college students who are participating in online courses continues to increase dramatically despite this likelihood of non-completion.
Student persistence in online courses is related to many reasons, of these, research suggests that both time and relationships rate high on the list. While the instructor may not be able to combat a student’s “time” commitments, it is possible to create positive and trusting online relationships, which begins with student engagement.
Attend this session to learn about the three essential components for building student engagement in online courses and thus, increasing student retention and success.

View the presentation here.
View handout here.