Victor Restis

Image source: Unsplash.com Higher education institutions are always looking for ways to improve their learning systems, and there is always room to innovate. Education professional Victor Restis shares that there are many ways higher education professionals can enhance their online learning systems to provide the best possible educational experience to students. They can also strive to create an engaging and interactive curriculum and what technologies could help make the classroom feel more real-time. Combat "Zoom fatigue" by cutting down hours for videoconferencing Teachers and students alike are going through videoconferencing fatigue. Hours of conducting and listening to an online lecture can be taxing if a person stays in one room for hours. Others might find the setup difficult, especially when they always experience technical difficulties. For teachers, it can also be twice as hard to check on how students are doing. So instead of conducting classes on vide...

According to Victor Restis , even with schools opening up again, it’s very informative to look back at the past months and see how people succeeded in their professions.   Image source: Pexels.com For today, educator Victor Restis shares the strategies teachers used when giving successful lectures online. He says that these two points can be used by most anyone who plan to give online lectures. Don’t underestimate the importance of advance information. Aside from reminding audiences that they can always check the advanced reading or the course syllabus, lecturers can preview their lessons in the discussion groups or in the last minutes of the online class. One of the main reasons students stop paying attention is because they can no longer relate to the discussion. Giving students a heads up at least a day before will allow them to read up a bit and do an online research. Image source: Pexels.com Victor Restis emphasizes the importance of the audience being proactive...

Unsplash.com  Not all students are prepared for online learning. With technical challenges and other important matters at home, sometimes it can be tough to stay interested on studying. Education professional Victor Restis shares some tips that will help boost a student's focus in this new normal set-up. Designate a space Even if it's just a corner in a room, a student must have a designated space at home where they can do their schoolwork without distractions. As much as possible, Victor Restis suggests avoiding the bed to avoid associating a place of rest with work and study. A corner with a desk, chair, good lighting, and proper ventilation is always a safe choice for a study area. Take notes during the lecture Many teachers provide notes for their students after their online session. They also provide copies of the required reading beforehand to allow students to prepare for their lesson. To boost focus, taking notes can help. Instead of just watching the lecture, writi...