Holding an online lesson or webinar? Participating in one? Every online participant has a unique online learning environment. Their hardware, software and environment can vary dramatically, which is why it is necessary to lay down a few essentials to get the most out of the online learning experience. Not only does the personal experience suffer… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Lesson! A best practice guide to home online lesson equipment
Author: HKKS Education
Ken, the author of these posts, has been an Educator for 20 odd years teaching in Canada as well as 13 years in Japan and a short stint in India. He has an M.Ed. in distance education and is always staying current by teaching university courses, helping instructors design their blended and online courses and taking courses. He has just received his Blackboard Certified Specialist in Digital Teaching and two other Blackboard certificates. Keep on learnin'!
Kreek Speak #1: Surround Yourself with Success
“But how do I know what success is?” you ask? Well, you may not. Simply put, I feel success is having a positive attitude and optimism and being selfless. After meeting Mark Evered (form UFV president) is easy to see why he went to the top; he spoke highly of everyone around him, he treated… Continue reading Kreek Speak #1: Surround Yourself with Success
Kreek Still Speaks to Me
At a 2016 conference, a former colleague of mine picked up as many 2.5 x 2.5 stickers of inspiring words that Adam Kreek handed out. These are very simple inspirations that we can apply in our every day lives. I will write a post to connect how the quotes have impacted my daily life and hopefully you… Continue reading Kreek Still Speaks to Me
Technology is just getting too easy
Or, are we just underestimating our technological abilities? Image this: You are teaching a hybrid class for the first time and teaching in this hybrid classroom for the first time. You have 20 students in your classroom; 17 additional students who are scattered throughout the world attend your class via Collaborate (a Zoom like meeting… Continue reading Technology is just getting too easy
Turn a LMS Feature Into a Benefit
John Leh’s article “LMS Technology Trends: Why Focus Is The Next Big Thing” is a very useful insider’s view of the LMS world. I had no idea there were so many LMSs available, all with their own unique advantages. However, the bottom line is we can’t all have the LMS of our choosing. If we… Continue reading Turn a LMS Feature Into a Benefit
