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Online/blended learning pedagogical practices are organized into three categories: Course Content, Interaction and Assessment. Interaction is crucial in creating an engaging and effective online learning environment. It helps bridge the gap between the digital environment and the traditional classroom, making learning more accessible, interactive, and effective. Check out our articles on strategies for improving interaction inside courses.

Five Types of Interaction in Online Learning:

  1. Learner-Instructor:
    • Direct communication between students and instructors, such as through discussion forums, emails, live chats, video conferencing, and feedback on assignments. This type of interaction helps clarify concepts, provide guidance, and offer support.
  2. Learner-Learner:
    • Engagements among students, which can include group discussions, peer reviews, collaborative projects, and study groups. This interaction fosters a sense of community, encourages knowledge sharing, and enhances critical thinking skills.
  3. Learner-Content:
    • The ways in which students engage with the course material, such as reading texts, watching videos, participating in simulations, completing quizzes, and interactive modules. This interaction is crucial for understanding and retaining course content.
  4. Learner-Interface:
    • The interaction between students and the learning platform or technology used to deliver the content. This includes navigating the learning management system (LMS), using tools for assignments, accessing resources, and submitting work.
  5. Instructor-Content:
    • The creation and curation of course materials by the instructor, including lectures, multimedia resources, assessments, and discussion prompts. This interaction shapes the learning experience and ensures that content is relevant and engaging.

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