Here are seven e-learning trends that could shape the edtech landscape in 2017:
1. Gamification
Gamification is not new to online education, but the novelty factor fades away compared to the tried and tested one. Students like a gamified learning environment, no matter their age. They like the possibility of making mistakes and learn from them, getting rewarded for every right answer, the recognition for their results, and most of all, having fun while learning. Teachers can gamify lessons in various ways, knowing that even the smallest changes can have big positive results. The trend of gamification will probably stand the test of time in 2017 as well, with even more educators including it in their online instruction.
2. Personalized learning
The best learning experience will always be one that is perfectly customized based on each learner’s needs. When instruction fits them like a glove on both level of knowledge and style of learning, students are generally more receptive of what they have to learn, are more engaged, and will better retain the information. Since classrooms don’t have one student each, and teachers have to cater to the learning needs of tens of students at the same time, achieving personalized learning is not an easy task. But we’re getting there, one step at a time. In 2017 more LMS vendors will release features like goals engines and rules engines, which allow instructors to create more personalized learning paths for their students.
3. Bite-sized learning
The human attention span is smaller than that of a goldfish, intense focus happens for a period of up to 20 minutes – for adults! Students, no matter their age, need smaller, bite-sized learning materials.
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