Is Social Media Ruining Students?

February 6, 2020

There’s no doubt that social media has had a huge impact on the lives of students, but what ‘s less clear is whether this impact has been good or bad. An infographic by Online Education that looks at the pros and cons of a national student body that is embedded in social media.

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Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, a private, Christian university located in Idaho’s Boise Valley, is committed to a holistic education, that develops students intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. Founded in 1913, NNU offers courses at its 88-acre residential campus, as well as online and at extension campuses in Idaho Falls, and in 35 countries around the world. With more than 80 undergraduate programs, plus 16 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, four Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees, NNU prepares students for servant leadership in diverse professions and disciplines.

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Effective Blended Learning Strategies Using Digital Formats

Infographic | December 11, 2019

Blended learning offers more power to the experience of learning by reaping the benefits of structured classroom training as well as the personalized nature of digital training. In other words, this learning approach is a combination of one or more of the following digital learning formats and classroom training programs.

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A GUIDE TO DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM INFOGRAPHIC

Infographic | June 7, 2022

Simply put, “diversity” refers to the fact that everyone in a classroom is unique. Students may come from different cultural backgrounds, their families may face varying economic circumstances, or they may have different religious beliefs. Even with similar backgrounds, however, individual students may read at different levels or be more athletic than others. No matter how much common ground students share, each one has a unique personality. The challenge for the classroom teacher: Recognize these differences and create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn while also respecting one another.

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The Best Learning Management Systems Based On User Experience

Infographic | August 16, 2021

This Top 20 LMS list has been created using a holistic approach and is based on input from actual LMS users. The order of appearance depends on System Usability Score, Perceived Usefulness & Net Promoter Score. You can also find User-Friendly LMS Resources that will help you choose the right software.

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Online Learning: A Transformation in Numbers

Infographic | June 14, 2022

5% is the annual growth rate of students taking online courses in the higher education sector (Source: Boston Consulting Group)

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How To Design Visual Aids For Teaching Purposes

Infographic | January 31, 2020

Simple design tips for stunning visual aids in the classroom. Familiarize Yourself With The Visual Tools Be aware of all the kinds of visual aids you can use in class and find out which one fits your purpose and budget. Know Your Learning Objective And Budget Understand the students' learning behavior and abilities, know your learning objective, and determine the appropriate kind of aid.

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The Rise of STEM in Schools

Infographic | January 8, 2020

STEM education has received a lot of attention in the United States over the last couple of decades, but it turns out implementing changes to curricula take time. Instructors have to be trained and put into place, which takes several years before the first students can be trained. The first group of students to have an emphasis on STEM education starting in elementary school are just beginning to graduate from high school.

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Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, a private, Christian university located in Idaho’s Boise Valley, is committed to a holistic education, that develops students intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. Founded in 1913, NNU offers courses at its 88-acre residential campus, as well as online and at extension campuses in Idaho Falls, and in 35 countries around the world. With more than 80 undergraduate programs, plus 16 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, four Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees, NNU prepares students for servant leadership in diverse professions and disciplines.

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