Didactics and Technology in Education

‘Archive content’ can simply be defined as artefacts from the past. This content appears in many forms, such as documents, photographs and recordings, all of which represent former discoveries and offer a background to past research findings. Often a reliable source of primary research, archive content documents significant historical findings, providing a level of accountability to current research. In this digital age, why is older research still valuable in university teaching and relevant to present-day research? #archive #digitaltoolsforresearch #science2dot0

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.

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! 

What information should be taught in schools and universities? This topic is suggesting marketing companies have influence over learning and teaching.

Info related to the use of tablets in schools - positive and negative aspects.

Outstanding!

Big data!

I’ve become quite the fan of Gephi, lately, and received a good-natured challenge by one of my colleagues, which went something like, “Why is a everything a network with you, now?”  Obviously, in the case of social network-like phenomena, such as mapping collaboration in the Digital Humanities with the DH@Stanford graph–network theory and network language (whether visual or theoretical) make sense.  Network analytical tools like Gephi are also only a short step away from spatial analytical tools, like ArcGIS, many of which are used to ask questions about geographic networks and not about the kind of continuous data found in topography.

The framework is based on a distinction between a monological, a dialogical, and a polyphonic form of teaching. The three forms of teaching can be distinguished by their different perceptions of how learning takes place, and by their different perceptions of the relations between subject matter, teacher and student. By considering which form of teaching one wants to practice, one may, on the basis of the pedagogical framework, assess whether it would be appropriate to use a specific tool in teaching.

changing among 4 different frameworks - interesting and short reading

A really useful selection of tools  including children-friendly ones.  It's never too early to learn about research and proper citation!

The DiRT Directory is a registry of digital research tools for scholarly use. DiRT makes it easy for digital humanists and others conducting digital research to find and compare resources ranging from content management systems to music OCR, statistical analysis packages to mindmapping software.

Great index of digital research tools for the curious contemporary researcher.

Dutch investigative reporter Henk van Ess has created this guide to data journalism in books, from 1970 to 2012. It shows how the field has changed, from 'precision reporting' to 'computer assisted reporting' to 'data journalism'. Oh and it includes our book, Facts are Sacred: the power of data (on Kindle) and the latest Data Journalism Handbook. Who is it missing?

Alex Halperin shared his reflections on the media industry after visiting the Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in 2014. This article points out the new challenges facing legacy news organizations, primarily the threats from tech giants and nontraditional media sites. Halperin cautions against the assumption that legacy media will persist through simply exporting their content online. This article claims a fundamental shift has occurred within audience demands, which prefer interactive or trivial media over traditional hard news. The legacy outlets also fail to adapt their business model to online advertising, since their sites do not collect valuable personal information from readers. While Buzzfeed offers quizzes and other forms of data collection, the NY Times or AJC lacks an extensive, detailed profile on their audiences, which translates into less profitable ad revenue. The author concludes these changes will not bode well for legacy groups unless they quickly adjust their business to new tactics.

What would happen if education shifted away from the cohort system that is used to one based on competency? This report looks at this issue in depth. The page that is linked to includes a full report, an executive summary, a link to the infographic (of which part is shown here), and a link to download the infographic. 

Perhaps the first question to ask is what is competency education? 

"CompetencyWorks defines competency education as a system of education, often referred to as proficiency or mastery based, in which students advance upon mastery. Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students. Assessment is meaningful and serves as a positive learning experience for students. Students receive timely, differentiated support tailored to their individual learning needs. Learning outcomes include the application and creation of knowledge, along with the development of important skills and dispositions."

For a quick overview check out the infographic, which discusses:

* Why Competency?
* What's Wrong with the Current System?

* 10 Design Choices

* 10 New Capabilities of a Competency-Aligned System

* What Does Competency Education Mean for Students?