Heutagogy, a learning theory developed in 2000 by Stewart Hase of Southern Cross University and Chris Kenyon in Australia, is the study of self-determined learning. Heutagogy expands upon the self-directed […]

Academic dishonesty, which involves plagiarism and cheating on tests, jeopardizes the credibility of the academic credentials conferred upon students by an academic institution (Bedford, Gregg, & Clinton, 2009; McNabb & […]

Security in an online learning environment is multi-layered since it involves the people and technologies participating in the learning process (E-Learning Faculty Modules, 2011).  Students, instructors, and other authorized participants […]

In a safe online learning environment students feel accepted and respected by peers and the instructor. Guidelines on proper online communication (netiquette) should be provided and modelled by faculty. This […]

My name is Shem, and I am a contributor to this blog. As a technical support analyst who works in the health and education sectors, I am often called upon […]