#Online Discussion Groups

[explainlearning]

The Future of Online Learning: How Parents Can Prepare for 2024

Online learning has become a necessity for many students and educators in the past few years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. According to a report by [Statista], the global e-learning market size was projected to reach $370 billion by 2026, up from $144 billion in 2019. Online learning offers many benefits, such as flexibility, accessibility, affordability, and personalization. However, it also poses some challenges, such as lack of social interaction, motivation, feedback, and support.

As online learning becomes more prevalent and mainstream, parents need to be aware of the trends and developments that will shape the future of education in 2024 and beyond. Here are some of the key aspects that parents should consider and prepare for:

Explain Learning: A Platform for Online Discussion Groups

One of the most important factors for successful online learning is engagement. Students need to be actively involved in the learning process, not just passively consuming information. One of the best ways to foster engagement is through online discussion groups, where students can interact with their peers and instructors, share their ideas and opinions, ask and answer questions, and collaborate on projects.

However, not all online discussion groups are created equal. Some platforms may be too complex, too restrictive, or too distracting for effective learning. That’s why parents should look for a platform that is designed specifically for online discussion groups, such as [Explain Learning].

Explain Learning is a web-based platform that allows students to create and join online discussion groups on various topics and subjects. Explain Learning uses artificial intelligence to match students with the most relevant and suitable groups, based on their interests, preferences, and learning goals. Explain Learning also provides guidance and feedback to students and instructors, to help them improve their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Explain Learning is ideal for online learning, because it enables students to:

Learn from diverse perspectives and experiences

Develop their curiosity and creativity

Enhance their confidence and self-expression

Build their social and emotional skills

Expand their network and connections

Parents can sign up for Explain Learning for free and explore the various features and benefits that it offers. They can also create their own online discussion groups for their children, or join existing ones that suit their needs and expectations.

Group Study: A Strategy for Online Learning Success

Another key factor for effective online learning is study habits. Students need to develop and maintain good study habits, such as setting goals, planning ahead, managing time, staying focused, reviewing materials, and testing themselves. However, studying online can be challenging, especially when students have to deal with distractions, isolation, procrastination, and stress.

One of the best ways to overcome these challenges is through group study, where students can study together with their peers, either online or offline. Group study can help students to:

Motivate and support each other

Clarify and reinforce concepts

Exchange and compare notes

Solve and explain problems

Practice and apply skills

Group study can also make online learning more fun and enjoyable, as students can socialize and bond with their friends, while learning new things and achieving their goals.

Parents can encourage and facilitate group study for their children, by providing them with the necessary tools and resources, such as:

A reliable internet connection and device

A comfortable and quiet study space

A suitable and convenient schedule

A clear and realistic agenda

A positive and respectful attitude

Parents can also monitor and evaluate their children’s group study sessions, by checking their progress, giving feedback, rewarding achievements, and addressing issues.

Conclusion

Online learning is here to stay, and it will continue to evolve and improve in the coming years. Parents need to be prepared and proactive, to help their children adapt and thrive in the online learning environment. By using Explain Learning, a platform for online discussion groups, and group study, a strategy for online learning success, parents can ensure that their children get the most out of their online education, and develop the skills and competencies that they need for the future.

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#Online Learning #explain learning #usa #education #united states #elearning #online discussion groups #study groups

[poeticsandaliens]

Honestly... I fucking love the romance in TMA. It made me let my guard down, even though I knew I shouldn't. The tenderness of it made the horror more visceral. And the ending so much more heart-wrenching because despite the fact that these two people have changed so much since we met them - enough to love each other - they're ruined by the same human flaws they've had since the outset. That Jon's betrayal isn't a descent into madness; it's just the guilt-ridden control freak that he's been since the very first episode. The flawed human that we've all come to love.

It's not perfect, but I think it enacts a similar technique to what Phoebe Waller-Bridge describes in her work (particularly Fleabag). That she uses the comedy to get her audience's guard down so that when the drama comes crashing in, we bear the full weight of it. The romance made me a more vulnerable audience, and I think the open ending felt both more hopeful and more tragic than if we'd never been given that tenderness to begin with.

I think... if I'd gotten balls-to-the-wall full-send avatar Jon, or a total descent into madness, I would have felt spared.

#the magnus archives #tma #tma spoilers #jon sims #I know throwing my hat into a discussion is risky #But my entire job now is to have Opinions about Texts and I just wanted to scream into the void about this one for a little while #before returning to my academic hovel #I don't participate much in fandom discourse anymore b/c I struggle with the whole in-group/out-group dynamic #that often accompanies a defined online fandom #but I do love me some Conversing About Texts

[leezuhh]

it's crazy to me that there are people out there who still think that media and fiction do not affect how people think at all

#like that whole 'does fiction affect reality?' debate is so stupid to me cuz it's like #i mean just think about it for a second. what is propaganda? what did jaws do for people's perceptions of sharks? #i think studying the effect that popular media and fiction has on people in real life is really interesting #and it's crazy to me that there are people on the internet who think that it genuinely doesn't #like umm shoutout vit sisler for his paper 'digital arabs' i just read it for my game studies class and it's super interesting #about like orientalization how western shooter games' usage of middle eastern/muslim stereotypes as enemies created both a negative - #- stereotype for people who arent in that group and how it negatively affects the mental health and self-image of the people who are #also shoutout stuart hall and richard dyer they're really cool people and also have some super interesting papers on how representation - #- in media affects people's IRL perceptions of certain groups #i know online this focus tends to lean on that whole shipping discussion but i think it's more worthwhile to look at it on a wider scale #because 'does fiction affect reality?' is not just a 'fandom ship war' discussion it's like. the basis for many fields of study #anyways umm #liza post #actually this is more like a #liza ramble #i love tumblr bc i can write a one sentence post and put my body paragraphs in the tags #it's really late and i am tired ‼️ i wish i could be more concise i just adore my game studies class and visual culture studies in general

[trans-xianxian]

I think we gotta start recognizing that "things accepted online/in leftist spaces" and "things accepted by the general public in the real world" are two very different things. like no actually gnc men are Not suddenly seen as okay because there are drag queens on tiktok. men are still beaten and harassed and ostracized and Killed for being feminine. in the us. in my very liberal city full of ppl with blue hair and pronouns I am made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome for being a gnc guy. the tiktok comments on videos of men wearing make up are not indicative of the beliefs of most people

#idk its just very weird to see ppl imply that gnc men are accepted actually #like what world are you living in that thats true #strangers make weird comments to me all the time and I see a noticable difference between how I am treated and how gc ppl are treated #I am misgendered on purpose All The Time by randos #like absolutely point out that gnc women are treated worse/have not been accepted in spaces where gnc men have/etc #but you cannot be saying that being a feminine man is now seen as okay that is so wildly untrue in like the real actual world #this goes for a lot of other things as well #like when a woman is a creep and ppl are like 'well if the roles were reversed yall would say its bad' #and its like yeah maybe online or in your liberal friend group #ppl who call men out for things don't call out women for the same stuff #and that should be discussed #but for most of the public no one is calling out men for creepy behavior #like notoriously #also even online ppl are very hateful??? like all the time #the top 5 comments on a video of a man wearing a dress may be telling him that he hashtag slays #put I promise you for every compliment there are dozens of people calling him slurs #anyway please please please touch some grass engage in social issues outside of instagram I'm begging #ghost posts #text

[onmysugarcloud]

Au where Talia and Mischa meet in an online support group for trans youth

#ride the cyclone #rtc #ride the cyclone musical #mischa bachinski #talia rtc #mischa's stealth so he doesnt discuss it irl but he's gotta have someone to talk to about his experience #so he joins a group online and he meets talia there #and the two of them start talking and end up dating <3

[hillbilly---man]

Me on some Facebook post about new fast food items: "it's weird that they're not offering these chicken things with a ranch sauce since it seems to be such a popular flavor"

Some random old lady with one of those cartoon Facebook avatars as her profile photo: "if you don't like the sauce that comes with it, then don't get it!! Ranch is gross but that's just your opinion anyway"

#ma'am why so unnecessarily combative over chicken tender wraps? #do your grandkids know that you're trying to start weird arguments online about condiments? #it wasn't even on the restaurant's own page... it's literally in a discussion group about new food products #you don't have to defend Sonic's honor‚ Ann

[littleseasalt]

i think bbhs and bagheras council idea made perfect sense lore wise but whenever forever talks about the things he's talking with the admins as the president I can only think of how much of a headache the council would have been and how long it would take for stuff to get done

#qsmp #this is no shade towards bbh and bagheta btw #i myself would have voted for baghera #but then forever talks about how he cant just go oh i want this mod #and he essentially needs to like group multiple mods to be added #and its not just mods but plugins #i can just imagine like how long it would take with the council #cause like first of all they would need to select the people to form the council #then they would need to do a reunion WITH EVERYONE OF THE COUNCIL ONLINE #just that part already gives a headache cause it manages lots of different schedules #then they would need to propose mods #and discuss every single one of them #which would probably take multiple days #and then multiple days in between of their schedules not matching #how long would it take voting too. voting for every single mod and plugin #up until they come with a complete pack to be added #and then there would have the chance of the admins DENYING #which would have them doing all of that over again #like meta wise in retrospect it looks like it would give such a headache and it would take so long for stuff to happen #again this is no shade towards bbh and baghera #i love them with my heart #I'm just rambling in retrospect based on what forever mentions on his streams

[im-still-a-robot]

Hey guys. Guess who... might have a boyfriend now???

#wacky watermelons #how did i do this #how did i get here #i am so so so out of my depth #i know my online friend group is very very small and distant these days but if you have advice I will gladly listen #also the boyfriend label is a maybe. personally I'm more towards the zucchini field but we will need to discuss it #because really again. what the hell is happening

[sucre-sanguine]

Maybe I'm tipsy but *winds up to hit hornets nest* I really don't understand trans guys who are like. I feel excluded from the community cause I'm not fem. Like broski I am fem and guess what. In most queer spaces I feel like I gotta yell that I'm not a gay woman or a trans woman. I've been on hrt for 3 years. Also do you ever go to spaces that aren't distinctly queer....like... y'know.... most spaces.. ever.

#i understand pointing out the prevalence in online spaces or primarily wlw/queer spaces #but???? i dont actually spend my life at a queer event or support group #i deeply understand feeling distant from the lgbt community if you're a straight and generally passing trans guy #but at a certain point *i* feel distant from the amount of trans/queer culture that doesn't seem to exist IRL #im GENUINELY confused #this is clearly not meant to be a statement on anyone's experiences #if anything id be super open to the discussions #i just feel like im living in a bizarro world here #is it because i dont frequent a lot if lesbian spaces?

[magicalgirlsasuke]

my take is that the barbie movie pieces together conversations that girls/women have throughout their lives, and so is not meant to be any more or less feminist or revolutionary than a standard conversation had between girls and women

#did you notice different groups of people laughing loudest at particular distract ken gags #the intention behind gloria’s monologue wasn’t to point out something you haven’t already realised #or make you feel something you’ve never felt before #it was meant to put you in mind of the conversations you have with a friend after one of yous tell a story about a guy #or the world being shitty #of the conversation you tentatively have with your mum after a male family member has acted particularly entitled #discussions you had online at the very beginning #(some other conversation that you’ve had in YOUR life) #tbh the first time i watched the movie i was underwhelmed #until my friend told us how she cried twice and i immediately realised it was a great movie #me and my friends gossiping during the trailers about this guy who’s creepy towards me but i’m still nice to #bcos i don’t want to hurt his feelings #and my friend poking my arm during the scene where gloria does barbie’s make up and gives her the exact advice she just gave me #barbie movie #barbie

[explainlearning]

Engaging Virtually: The Impact of Online Discussion Groups with Explain Learning

Are you looking for ways to make online learning more engaging and interactive? Do you want to create a virtual learning environment that fosters collaboration and critical thinking? If so, you might want to consider using online discussion groups. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of online discussion groups and how they can help you create an engaging virtual learning experience.

Explain Learning

Explain Learning is a great platform to help you create online discussion groups. It’s a platform that connects students with tutors and study groups. You can use Explain Learning to find like-minded students who are interested in the same subjects as you. You can also use it to find tutors who can help you with your studies.

Online Learning

Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years. It offers many benefits over traditional classroom learning, such as flexibility, convenience, and accessibility. However, online learning can also be challenging, especially when it comes to engagement and interaction. That’s where online discussion groups come in.

Kids Learning Network

Online discussion groups are a great way to create a virtual learning community. They can help students connect with each other, share ideas, and learn from each other. This is especially important for kids learning online, as they may feel isolated and disconnected from their peers.

Here are some benefits of online discussion groups for kids learning online:

Collaborative learning: Online discussion groups can help kids learn collaboratively. When they work with others, they can share ideas, brainstorm, and solve problems together. This can help them develop critical thinking skills and improve their ability to work in a team.

Social interaction: Online discussion groups can provide kids with social interaction. They can connect with other students who are interested in the same subjects as them. This can help them feel less isolated and more connected to their peers.

Engagement: Online discussion groups can help kids stay engaged with the material. When they participate in discussions, they are more likely to stay focused and motivated.

Learning Platforms

There are many online learning platforms that offer online discussion groups. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Google Classroom: Google Classroom is a free web service developed by Google for schools that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments in a paperless way. It also allows teachers to create online discussion groups.

Edmodo: Edmodo is a social learning platform for teachers, students, and parents. It provides a safe and easy way for teachers and students to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades, and school notices.

Canvas: Canvas is a learning management system that makes teaching and learning easier for everyone. It provides teachers with a platform to create online courses, assignments, and discussions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, online discussion groups are a great way to create an engaging virtual learning experience. They can help students connect with each other, share ideas, and learn collaboratively. With the help of Explain Learning and other online learning platforms, you can create a virtual learning environment that fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and engagement. Good luck with your studies!

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#Online Discussion Groups #explain learning #united states #education #virtual learning #online learning #e learning #elearning #kids learning

[hauntedtotem]

I think the biggest red flag for me regarding the hopelesspeaches and lio convoy stuff, their entire group (especially lio) has near identical speech patterns and dynamics as my mom's online friend group. Which is less of a red flag and more of a raging wildfire tbh

#I listened to all the calls when they 'leaked' but I didn't know they were leaks I thought lio posted that stuff proudly #I didn't know that they weren't meant to be seen by the public until just now lol #Anyways I'm pleasantly surprised people are talking about how fucked up they were #Bc tbh when I was like 'oh this makes peaches (and everyone else) look like a bitch kinda' the first time I heard the calls- #I thought I was maybe being too judgey or sensitive or something? #But now everyone else is like 'yeah they are all being bitches actually' im like. Oh! So I understood right and wasn't just overreacting #Mostly bc lio was ranting about being a conservative Christian and weird 'nuclear family values' on one call and my immediate thought was #'oh gross Im too biased against this man to be able to look at this- #-discussion objectively. I'm gonna think he sucks regardless of the situation and therefore idk lf im a fair judge ?' #So it's cool to get confirmation from other ppl saying 'oh no ur right he sucks and here's why' #this is the 2nd time this week I got 'no youre not just overreacting. Other ppl are upset too' validation abt a topic. cool #//shade #I'm sure there's plenty of found family groups online that are great but so many of the ones i hear abt feel like a cult imo #My mom is in a group where this dude calls her and other women there his daughters like lio does to peaches and it feels gross to me idk #Ik everyone craves found family connections but. Idkk it feels weird to be taking that in a literal sense and calling them dad/my daughter #Feels like introducing unnecessary power dynamics. #Theres a difference between 'oh this person is like family to me because we're so close' #vs 'oh i am adopting this person and assuming a parental position over them'. that sounds unhealthy I think ? #Edit I just found out lio posted a response but it's midnight and I have a date tomorrow I'm not watching that rn lol #imo both him and peaches are bad and idc if one is worse than the other or whatever. #Peaches has been two faced for a while; lio might've taken advantage of her bc he's kinda creepy. They're both saying the other abused them #This is like jade and julian talking shit about each other to me. Idc guys I hate both of u srry <3 #Iykyk

[the-100th-witch]

Okay last LAST time i break social media break bc something super awkward and weird happened as I was leaving a book store today!! (im copy pasting my message to my friend bc i wanted to share it publicly also lmao)

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"I went to Barnes and Noble to treat myself bc of all this house business right? well i get out of the store and im in my car talking to my mom (asking if she needed anything before I came home) and this dude knocks on my window!

I roll it down (he didnt look sketchy) and i assumed he was gonna ask if I could jump his car or something (i was literally backing out of my parking spot so like I was leaving)

and he goes "I swear im not a begger" and im like "uh ok??" and then ask "Are you a married woman?" Im like "HUH?" and my mom on the phone is like "is someone bothering you?!? hello??" and im all flustered and confused and honestly over dealing with ppl today so i just go "uh no but im not interested im on the phone and leaving" and i roll up my window bc like HUH

and he kinda walks to his car and then walks back and says "ok but i just wanted to let you know everyone has a type and your it!" and im like "HUUH???" and at that point i just wanted to leave bc im like ToT what is happening?!

maybe i should have just shouted "im aromantic and asexual im not your type bitch" but ugh i always get so flustered when im put on the spot like that! esp after a stressful week (we had to get the house ready for today for ppl to view it so we been cleaning all week)."

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And listen, I get there are very few places to meet potential matches (esp if you hate online dating) but maybe knocking on a young woman's car in a sketchy area as I'm ACTIVELY BACKING OUT and then asking if I was a married woman isn't the move sir ToT

Like the knocking on the window got me flustered and alarms going regardless if you are a danger or not. I'm a small woman and my pepper spray was in my trunk where my purse was (i put my stuff in my trunk bc ppl break windows and i didnt want to lug my big ass purse into a bookstore) so i was like "SHIT" and i rolled it down a little bit bc im a good person and if he needed a jump the least I could do was say "sry I can't jump your car" (i dont have cables and if he did again it's about safety unless he had like a woman with him but even then I dont think i would bc it would take two seconds to pick me up and kidnap me)

It also annoys me bc like bruh READ THE ROOM. If you think that technique is gonna get you a date you're gonna have the cops called on you ToT

If you are seeking out someone to date (esp men) DON'T FOLLOW A WOMAN TO HER CAR AND KNOCK ON HER WINDOW. That's creepy as fuck even if you are the nicest and non-creepy person there is. I don't know you.

#personal #just stick to online dating or do those meetup groups for 30s/40 (or your age group) where they do activities to meet new ppl #there are ways to meet ppl for dating purposes other than online dating or through your work (dont date coworkers ppl it rarely works out) #you got a hobby? find a community group social thing and meet ppl there for fuck sake #stop asking ppl out while they are working thats annoying #and DONT FOLLOW THEM TO THEIR CAR IN A SEMI EMPTY PARKING LOT KNOCKING ON THEIR WINDOW #omg #it's kinda funny the last part like is that suppose to make me stop and reconsider? #i really should have shouted im aroace but i doubt he'd know what that would be and if he did i didnt want to have a discussion anyways #ugh #im wearing a old college hoodie

[craycraybluejay]

Experiencing something like the sunk cost fallacy i.e; this may be useful or important later so regardless of how burdensome or hurtful it is I must not get rid of it.

What if (person) becomes nice later and will be in some way helpful. What if (thing) will be useful for something later regardless of whether I need it right now. What if learning about (depressive episode waiting to happen) will be useful in something important? What if (relationship) will increase in mutual benefit and this is one thing I'm gonna have to stick out?

The one upside to the scrappy mindset, is, well, it does what it's meant to do sometimes. Lots of junk material, parts, old pieces of metal, screws, fabrics, buttons, sequins, stones, etc etc. do end up coming in handy for some project or invention. Lots of people who make problems for me we end up working stuff out and help each other grow. Lots of stuff that may hurt to know is still undeniably helpful to be aware of when interacting with the world. But other times the scrappy mindset does Not work out and I end up having wasted time, energy, and investment, on a useless trainwreck.

Being too critical of things makes you close yourself off to opportunity. Being too open makes you liable to overextending yourself and your resources (putting your eggs into too many baskets). How to be the perfect judge to create the perfect balance.

Maybe I need to try harder to shop around. Put myself out there and really get my finger in every cake so I know which is creamiest. Or whatever. But moderation is difficult. There are always too many factors at play.

#rambles #sunk cost fallacy #better to invest in objects rather than people #at least an old flip phone isnt going to steadily ruin my mental health #yes- i love stuff- i love clutter and handmade items and paintings and trinkets #i think its better to try to make friends irl #i feel more positively when it develops more naturally and real-y #and when someone admires my droves of Cool Stuff and Things and my Lists then yk theyre a keeper #and when they also have Cool Stuff and Things and all sorts of hobbies and we can laugh together #and you can discuss misunderstandings and problems and stuff irl #online everything spins out of control so so fast #but in person you remember your manners bc the other guy remembers your face and u remember his laugh #and in real relationships you can take space without accidentally seeing each other and becoming more aggravated #online there is no space for distance or disagreement which is natural between people #social media is a cancer im with the boomers on this one #frying everyones braincells and emotional regulation and attention spans in real time #im gonna bring my screentime hours on socials further down #and maybe go on more walks and attend free groups for diff hobbies and whatnot #touch grass if you will #and im going to focus on things like work and healthy alone time #and wait for things to come slowly as they do. people places opportunities #though i admit id like to live in a major city-- cant help that urge to go fast fast fast

[cafffine]

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#love that i’m at a point in my transition where chronically online trans ppl will ask me why i’m at a discussion group for trans students #because ‘sorry…. you’re cis right? and your pronouns are he/him? that’s it?’ BRO …. GET REAL. #I did not know ppl acted like this irl oof #it’s ok there were a lot of cool ppl too #funny also bc I … don’t even think I pass THAT well. at least to other trans ppl you know? #(cause I don’t try to) #double shot

[mygwenchan]

Debating whether or not I should watch Only Friends today. Judging by the gifs and meta it's an episode full of drama and I already know I'll end up disliking everyone but Sand 😅

#that has to be the worst friend group ever #i bet the whole campus is gossiping about them #and not in a good way #good for them that they're rich and have connections #otherwise they'd have a really hard time finding a job later on #cause their drama is 100% being discussed online #and their future employer will hear about it #midnight thoughts