Key points:
- Integrating AI into student learning will further support today’s online learning models
- Hybrid learning is here to stay–and so are pandemic technologies
- Continued demand for online learning demonstrates a “major shift”
- For more news on online learning, visit eCN's Teaching & Learning hub
Prior to the seismic shifts of 2020, online learning was steadily gaining acceptance and effectiveness. Single course providers were growing, and even Ivy League schools were experimenting with massive open online courses. But when the pandemic arrived, it brought forth an undeniable disruption, forcing educators to provide learning in an online format--regardless of capability or preparedness and often without an understanding of virtual learning best practices and how learners engage with online material.
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