{"id":2274,"date":"2020-08-26T13:47:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T18:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/?p=2274"},"modified":"2020-08-26T16:28:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T21:28:09","slug":"the-rapid-remaking-of-online-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/08\/26\/the-rapid-remaking-of-online-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rapid Remaking of Online Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE RAPID REMAKING OF ONLINE LEARNING<\/p>\n

\"adversity\"How we approach change and difficulty often defines us. I say this as a preface for a short quote adapted from Benjamin Franklin:<\/p>\n

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ADVERSITY BREEDS INNOVATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As any sonographer will confirm, where you place your focus greatly impacts the quality of your image<\/span><\/a>, or said another way, \u201cWe can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses<\/em>\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While we at Pegasus Lectures can\u2019t change the world<\/a> by ourselves, we can tend to our little garden, which is providing the best in continuing medical education<\/a> and ultrasound registry preparation<\/a>. As discussed previously<\/a>, Pegasus Lectures has invested heavily in expanding our distance learning platform<\/a> over these last nine months. The fruits of this labor are nearing harvest.<\/p>\n

\"ecourse\"<\/p>\n

Keeping this in mind, we wanted to discuss three factors influencing our innovation and improvement.<\/p>\n

Demand for Asynchronous eLearning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"tortoise-hare\"Due to the sudden elimination of commutes, travel and (sadly) leisure activities for many people, the issue of self-discipline in the context of time-management has suddenly become relevant. In short, people have different paces in life, learning, and job performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Managers and educators are wrestling with this challenge, trying to synchronize self-starters, people who work off instructions\/checklists, and those others who are best described as \u201cmotivationally challenged\u201d.<\/p>\n

We took these factors into consideration in designing our latest eCourses<\/a>, balancing the needs of the more deliberate learners with the demands of dispositional \u201cgo-getters\u201d.<\/p>\n

Accordingly, you will notice improvements in:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Adaptability<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Customization<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"boring2\"New features have been added to present materials in such a way that the user can dictate their own pace and review. The interfaces are more dynamic and designed to engage viewers, rather than (the industry-standard) slog through PowerPoint slide-decks with a couple cine-loops thrown in for variety.<\/p>\n

Adaptive eLearning Displaces Fixed eLearning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Along the same lines as outlined above, we placed a greater emphasis on the user being able to create their unique learning environment. An integrated note-taking feature has been added, along with the utility to create a customizable review section, sharpening your focus in final test preparation<\/a> run-throughs.<\/p>\n

Users Demand Modularity<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"juggling\"Time-management is being redefined today as never before. Where availability not so long ago was bounded by an \u201cat work\/gone home\u201d paradigm, employer expectations have abruptly evolved. Unfortunately for many people, work has come home. This has created a frustrating environment where you are challenged to jump in and out of business and personal tasks nimbly.<\/p>\n

Consequently, online learning<\/a> must adapt to this reality. Being able to pick up where you left off, and allocate study time in 20-30 minute commitments is now a critical design feature. Especially when you have specific knowledge strengths and deficiencies<\/a>, the ability to focus on specific subject-matter in a non-linear environment is optimally user-friendly.<\/p>\n

In summary, each step of our development efforts has been driven by the needs of you, our customer. Our focus on accessibility and flexibility, combined with developing and delivering innovations in distance-learning technology<\/a> has resulted in the most advanced and interactive distance learning platform available.<\/p>\n