#IOLchat Archive

#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.

Wednesday November 9, 2016
12:00 PM EST

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:01 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? Topic: #NDLW and Online Education's role
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:06 PM EST

It's National Distance Learning Week! Join #IOLchat now and share what online education has meant to you. #NDLW #InsideOnlineLearning
jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:06 PM EST

Hi @CenterOnlineEd =) Happy Wednesday...in and out today..so much to do! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:07 PM EST

It's a busy, crazy day! Happy Wednesday to you. :) #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:09 PM EST

Late night...not a lot of sleep....so yes..a busy but sluggish day! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:10 PM EST

Let's get the chat rolling ... Q1 coming up! #InsideOnlineLearning #NDLW #iolchat
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massignmenthelp Nov 9 @ 12:10 PM EST

Online Learning: Benefits of Online Education https://t.co/sBEBdm05sb #iolchat #LDchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:11 PM EST

Q1) What has online education meant for you, in your work or beyond? #NDLW #OnlineLearning #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:16 PM EST

A1) For me online education has become an unexpected career field/path. One that didn't exist not that long ago! #careerdevelopment #iolchat
jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:16 PM EST

A1) Where to start..it enables me to continue my education while holding a job/having a family/etc. It has been life altering! #iolchat
jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:17 PM EST

Great insight - agreed! A reason why critics are so upsetting - there is great value in it #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:17 PM EST

'Life altering' is a great description. :) Sounds like you are truly making the most of what online access can provide. #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:18 PM EST

Absolutely - had a conversation with a student last week abt how young the field really is. Many changes to come I think. #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:19 PM EST

Yes..it has changed so much since I began..it is really cool to see the evolution! #Iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:20 PM EST

Q2) What are the most significant challenges you've faced in online education so far? #NDLW #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:20 PM EST

Exactly! The pace of change and evolution seems fast in a lot of ways. So much more is possible now vs. even 5 yrs ago. #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:22 PM EST

Cost can be an issue..mostly logistical..it is hard to manage schedule and keep up - requires a diff. skill set #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:23 PM EST

I used to get video taped lectures in a box at the beginning of the semester =) #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:23 PM EST

Things have changed! RT @jshamsy @CenterOnlineEd I used to get video taped lectures in a box at the beginning of the semester =) #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:24 PM EST

yes - time and resource management skills are not optional. This can't be overstated. #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:24 PM EST

There is a long way to go -- standardization, rigor, perception, quality..all real issues... #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:25 PM EST

Just as on-ground education is still grappling with needed changes, reform, etc. So goes online ed. :) Constantly in flux. #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:27 PM EST

And practitioners are getting the hang of it all too - best practices/guidelines/standards are starting to emerge #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:29 PM EST

Well said - learning curve for everyone involved. An interesting time to be involved as student, teacher, designer .... #iolchat
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jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:30 PM EST

Think education works best when you have the joining of research/academic pursuits along w/maximum # of opportunities to apply #iolchat
jshamsy Nov 9 @ 12:30 PM EST

Online really offers that possibility if properly executed! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:31 PM EST

Perfect! Online helps to extend the possibilities, opportunities ... more can be better in this context. #alwayslearning #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:32 PM EST

Wrapping #IOLchat a little early today - so many events going on! #NDLW
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Nov 9 @ 12:34 PM EST

Thanks to @jshamsy for joining me and sharing her experiences with #OnlineEd! We're just getting started. ;) #iolchat
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