METHODS FOR ONLINE EDUCATION

摘要

The present invention is generally directed to a variety of tools, programs and methods for presenting or enhancing an online learning environment for a student viewing or participating in an online learning session. One embodiment is directed to a method of matching instructors and students by utilizing commonalities (or lack thereof) with a social media site and by having the student take a personality test to determine how the student learns most efficiently. Another embodiment is directed to a method of certifying instructors that want to teach an online course. And yet another embodiment is directed to a method presenting an online learning session to students using and toggling between varieties of viewing formats.

主权项

1. A method for matching instructors and students, the method comprising:
generating a database of instructors from one or more learning institutions; determining whether an instructor is friends with or has mutual friends with a student; providing a personality test to the student to determine a learning type of the student; and permitting the student to select an instructor.