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Nearly six in 10 students would feel more comfortable being in a digital class than an in-person class and almost three-quarters report that they'd do better in their courses if only their instructors would use more technology, according to new research sponsored by VitalSource. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) 
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Angelo Rodafinos's curator insight,
December 11, 2014 9:11 PM
Changes in teaching: a good article for online teachers
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Tony Bates:
"The August 2014 edition of the Australian-based journal, Distance Education (Vol.35, No. 2.), is devoted to new research on MOOCs. There is a guest editor, Kemi Jona, from Northwestern University, Illinois, as well as the regular editor, Som Naidu. Via Miloš Bajčetić
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A research study about research studies comes up with a cautionary finding.
For more than a decade, school reformers have said that education policy should be driven by “research” and “data,” but there’s a big question about how much faith anyone should have in a great deal of education research. This is so not only because the samples are too small or because some research projects are funded by specific companies looking for specific results, but because in nearly all cases, it appears that nobody can be certain their results are completely accurate. “I would love to believe that every single person doing education research around the world has ethics that are as pure as the driven snow,” Plucker said. “[But] the law of averages tells us there’s something out there.” Via Gust MEES, Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D., juandoming
Educate Massachusetts's curator insight,
August 22, 2014 2:49 PM
Data is significant yet can be deceptive. We are developing human potential and there are aspects where data is not as reliable to success as we portray. 
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
August 23, 2014 11:42 AM
This article is about the low value placed on replication studies. It does not call into question all education research! I'd like to see how this replication issue compares to other social sciences before dismissing all ed research! 
Dylan-oliver Sinclair's curator insight,
August 24, 2014 10:48 PM
What information should be taught in schools and universities? This topic is suggesting marketing companies have influence over learning and teaching.
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My PhD: http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/super/theses/PhD(Muller).pdf It is a common view that "if only someone could break this down and explain it clearly en... Via Beth Dichter
Deborah Rinio's curator insight,
March 24, 2014 12:56 PM
SCIENCE TEACHERS: WATCH THIS VIDEO! This is a great video that explains what students gain from watching videos dealing with science concepts. Watch this and use the information to choose great videos. Or add components to the videos you already watch to help make sure your students will learn. 
Raquel Oliveira's curator insight,
March 28, 2014 11:38 AM
5 maneiras para aumentar a chances de aprendizagem por meio de videos. O comparativo é feito com videos da Kahn Academy . Great reserach ! 
AMPA Santa Teresa. 's curator insight,
March 31, 2014 7:41 AM
Aquest vídeo et pot sorprendre amb el que els estudiants aprenen (o no aprèn) quan miran vídeos. Si eres mestre, si estàs creant vídeos per a estudiants o tal vegada utilitzes els d'altres, agafeu temps per mirar aixo.
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Ana Cristina Pratas's curator insight,
August 12, 2013 12:09 PM
Abstract: The article adopts a narrative inquiry approach to foreground informal learning and exposes a collection of stories from tutors about how they adapted comfortably to the digital age. We were concerned that despite substantial evidence that bringing about changes in pedagogic practices can be difficult, there is a gap in convincing approaches to help in this respect. In this context, this project takes a “bottom-up” approach and synthesises several life-stories into a single persuasive narrative to support the process of adapting to digital change. The project foregrounds the small, every-day motivating moments, cultural features and environmental factors in people's diverse lives which may have contributed to their positive dispositions towards change in relation to technology enhanced learning. We expect that such narrative approaches could serve to support colleagues in other institutions to warm up to ever-changing technological advances. 
Gust MEES's curator insight,
August 14, 2013 5:14 PM
What stories can be told about the fast-changing world of higher education, and what can we learn from them? Adapting to new situations, conquering fears and overcoming obstacles are familiar storylines, with particular relevance for university lecturers having to introduce new technologies in their working practices. This is not the only story, there are many others, all unique, all with the potential to move us and make us reflect on our own situation. This paper reports on a research project undertaken at London Metropolitan University, UK, with the aim of gathering and sharing personal accounts of successful adaptation to the digital age.
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Testing, especially any sort of standardized testing tends to get a bad rap. Teachers complain that they spend too much time teaching to a test. But assessments do have value, and an important place in our learning structure. By measuring what students are learning, we as teachers can look at how we are approaching different subjects, materials, and even different students. The handy infographic takes a look at different types of assessments and their attributes and questions. Keep reading to learn more.
Marilyn Korhonen's curator insight,
July 30, 2013 11:25 AM
Great overview of assessments in education. 
Shea Stehm's curator insight,
August 2, 2013 1:41 PM
Testing, especially any sort of standardized testing tends to get a bad rap. Teachers complain that they spend too much time teaching to a test. But assessments do have value, and an important place in our learning structure. By measuring what students are learning, we as teachers can look at how we are approaching different subjects, materials, and even different students. 
Dee KC's curator insight,
August 6, 2013 3:25 PM
following the DfE's assessing without levels guidance this looks like god place to start when reviewing how you measure progress
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An emerging consensus for open evaluation: 18 visions for the future of scientific publishing | Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience publishes articles on the most outstanding discoveries across the research spectrum of Frontiers (...) - Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, by Kriegeskorte N et al., 15 November 2012 Via ESR_Info, Rui Guimarães Lima
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Via Gary Price at LJ InfoDocket
A new report, Reading Habits in Different Communities was released by the Pew Internet and American Life Project today.
Direct to Summary/Full Text Report (HTML) ||| Direct to Full Text Report (PDF) What Does the Report Cover? The General Reading Habits of AmericansE-reading Device OwnershipThe State of E-Book ReadingWhere and How Readers Get Their BooksLibrary Use Across CommunitiesDifferences Between Heavy, Light, and Non-book readers Across Community Type Via Karen du Toit
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Robin Good: Here is a good guide providing the basic principles that should be followed when using, reposting, citing or quoting other people's content (both text and images).
The article outlines "proper methods of source attribution on the internet to guarantee the right people get credit for their hard work and ideas."
Specific sections of the article cover: How To Cite Content in Blog Posts How To Cite Content in Social Media How to Give Credit to Guest Bloggers and Ghost Writers How to Cite Images and Visual Content
Well done. 8/10
Via Robin Good, Ken Morrison
El código Gutenberg's comment,
August 18, 2012 2:01 PM
Thank you very much. You're very kind. I hope that readers like my work in "El código Gutenberg". And thank you for the information in your page.
nickcarman's curator insight,
February 17, 2013 5:45 PM
This is an excellent article, which lays out the groundrules for using, or citing someone else's content. |
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Steve Vaitl's curator insight,
October 9, 2014 11:35 AM
Very interesting look at where online education is heading based on student preferences.
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September 2, 2014 4:09 PM
edX recently commissioned a study of nearly 1,000 videos, segmenting them out by by video type and production style, and discovered this among their other findings:
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
September 4, 2014 4:23 PM
An interesting study from the EdX people on using videos in an online course.
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5 lessons for all education learned from MOOCs.
Via Fiona Harvey, juandoming
Fiona Harvey's curator insight,
August 10, 2014 6:22 AM
Lessons from MOOCs - the story so far. I think he has missed out that, at least for the UK, MOOCs are a trojan horse for showing the potential of learning online, So for hybrid or blended learning, they can benefit on campus students (which is what I thought the point of the moocs would be, for all the investment, both time and money)
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Transformational #Leadership and Individual #Creativity http://t.co/d3N32Y4Bx4 Via Dr. Susan Bainbridge
Carlos Fosca's curator insight,
November 2, 2013 2:52 PM
"we argue that transformational leadership has two parallel effects. On the one hand, transformational leaders are assumed to
On the other hand and particularly due to their charisma and their narcissistic tendencies, transformational leaders are also likely to promote followers’ dependency which in turn may have a negative
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What is the current state of research on recognition and accreditation systems for informal and interest-driven learning? In the Badges for Learning Research Collection, we explore some of the opportunities provided by employing badges and other assessment systems in learning communities, some of the dangers, and consider the pressing research questions that need to be addressed.
Over the last year, a wide-ranging public conversation about potential future applications of badges and the place of badges in our learning ecosystem has captured the attention of educators, technology makers, and researchers. How can current and past research inform these debates?
What are the most important questions we need to raise about the effective design and deployment of badge and reputation systems? What empirical and theoretical research supports and informs the design, development, and deployment of digital badges and badge systems across a diverse range of learning content, institutions, and approaches? Via DML Competition
grainnehamilton's curator insight,
August 1, 2013 4:53 AM
Collection of posts focusing on thinking and questions around Open Badges.
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Researching the Potential of K-12 MOOCsTuesday, June 18, 2013, 3:00-4:00 PM ET MOOCs, also known as Massive Open Online Courses, have been called the Innovative Disruption and Top Tech Trend of the year (Watters, 2012). MOOCs can offer a break from the traditional system. Instead of offering elite education to a selected few, education is being offered to the masses, for free. By offering “open” online courses by qualified instructors from around the world, any learner can learn. What are the best practices of MOOCs and how can connectivist theory be applied to K-12 learning environments? This session will investigate open learning and how MOOCs have led to innovation and new opportunities in K-12 learning environments. Current research as well as potential for future research will be examined.
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Who should be taking online courses? Are online courses equally appropriate for all students? Can any content be taught in an online format or do some kinds of material lend themselves to mastery in an electronic environment?
Her review is based on 20 studies published since 1999. She found that researchers used a wide range of definitions for persistence. She opted for this straightforward description: persistence is “the ability to complete an online course despite obstacles or adverse circumstances.” (p. 30) The opposite of persistence is attrition, which she defined as “withdrawal from an online course.” (p. 30) Based on her review, she identified the following factors as being related to student persistence in online courses. Via Tom Perran
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The following resources were designed to help you do just that, offering specialized search engines, directories, and more places to find the complex and obscure.
Gryka A's curator insight,
February 8, 2013 9:13 AM
Si vous passez par Turbo 10, Incy Search, Internet Archives.... vous trouverez une mine d'informations... |
