2008 eLearning Predictions

Kineo recently did a survey looking for eLearning predictions for the next few months. Here are some of the future trends we thought were most notable:

- Big, corporate LMSs (think Blackboard, WebCT) will lose favor to open source ones like Moodle.

- Lots more video as it gets easier to create and deliver (our new video server will arrive in April!)

- More and more and more learning will happen on the go (iPhone, Blackberries, YouTube, Kindle).

- Blogs, wikis, and the like will encourage people to collaborate and share their stuff (content, ideas).

- Watch out for Rapid eLearning. It's fast, effective and efficient. Raptivity is an example of doing more with less.

E-learning predictions 2008: Place your bets

DDEC Welcomes Cheryl Copelella

Cheryl Copolella recently joined the DDEC staff as an academic advisor. Her primary function is to screen students for the readiness for taking eCore courses, and to assist them as the course goes on. She also works one day per week on the Newnan campus to advise non-declared students and assists the Assistant Dean of Extended Degree Programs with data collection, planning and research related to distance learning and off-campus centers. Cheryl was previously an academic advisor at the University of Florida. She holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (University of Florida) and a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Architecture (Fordham - magna cum laude). Her husband, John, is employed with the Atlanta Braves organization.