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One of the challenges of elearning is the perceived lack of engagement with the student. People sometimes misunderstand this new method of teaching; they think it's boring and dull. It certainly can be boring; but then again, don't students get bored in the classroom, as well?
If the teacher, professor or trainer has the personality of a robot, you can expect the class to start snoring within the first 5 minutes. A teacher with a vibrant personality on the other hand, can engage the students and hold their attention for a longer time. Engaging the class or student does not necessarily depend on the pedagogical approach; rather, it depends on creative delivery of the lesson content.
There are existing online learning software and learning management system software in the market especially the early ones where the interface is mediocre and the content is mainly text-based. The end user is merely required to read and answer quizzes at the end of each chapter. It's not surprising that online learners quit after just a few chapters and they rarely finish the course.
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