The Potential of Mobile Learning in China
In recent years, there has been a relatively new trend in e-learning: mobile learning. The two words are pretty self-explanatory but to put it in simple terms, as I see it, mobile learning uses mobile devices to facilitate the learning process so that learning takes place ANY TIME and ANYWHERE. Learning becomes mobile and knowledge […]
Chinese Students, Ni Hao!
UMassOnline has been in business for 8 years during which time the UMassOnline website has been a “gateway” for students from all over the world to a UMass education. As UMassOnline reaches out to a global population, we are mindful of the specific needs and preferences of students in different regions of the world. With […]
Welcome Mark Gillard, to a Vast and Distinguished Group of Alumni
Saturday, May 24th marked a monumental milestone for approximately 4,000 people who filled the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium at UMass Amherst for its 138th undergraduate commencement. Each candidate of course has a unique story about why they selected UMass, the campus, the degree in which they enrolled and of course whether they chose to earn […]
Rules of Engagement for Online Chats
I read a post recently on the distance learning site at about.com that had some great tips on how to participate in chats in your online classes. The writer, Jamie Littlefield, writes:
“Online chats for distance learning classes can be nerve-wracking. Students are expected to respond to instructor questions and interact with other students in the chat […]
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