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September 30, 2011 12:40 PM
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A game-based unit includes structures, themes, and mechanisms for trial and error.
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September 30, 2011 12:30 PM
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This infographic details Twitter's most influential content creators, its staggering adoption rates and struggle to turn a profit.
Via Mário Reis
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September 29, 2011 5:09 PM
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As technology evolves, society often follows, which is why some Metro Detroit schools are softening their former restrictions on cellphone use in the classroom.
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September 29, 2011 5:01 PM
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Student to Content Interactivity Interactivity can refer to a lot of things. In the online learning world, it often refers to collaboration & communication often done in discussions, blogs, chats, webinars, etc.
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September 29, 2011 4:48 PM
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"Using the recently validated community of inquiry (COI) instrument, this study focuses on students’ perceptions of teaching, social and cognitive presence in virtual world contexts. The authors examine whether the COI Instrument can effectively be applied to virtual world learning events. The results are exciting: in a diverse sample, virtual world learners perceive teaching presence, social presence and cognitive presence."
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September 29, 2011 3:52 PM
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Two developments - search and social media - have changed the way coders work to create “social development,” a new style of software collaboration.
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September 28, 2011 5:15 PM
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LMS isn't just used for Administration, Documentation, Tracking & Reporting. Learn How You Can Exploit the Capabilities of Your LMS to the Max.
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September 28, 2011 5:04 PM
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At a recent workshop at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, I asked participants to identify the one thing about participation they would most like to change in their classrooms. From a variety of items mentioned, we decided to focus on three.
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September 27, 2011 1:19 PM
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"As technology progresses, so does its use in education. Despite cuts in educational funding, students who have access to devices like laptops, smartphones and e-readers are teaching themselves to be tech-savvy. And teachers and school administrations are finding innovative and cost effective ways to take advantage of developments in technology."
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September 27, 2011 1:11 PM
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Student Opinion | Tell us what Internet sites are blocked in your school and why, and describe how that has affected teaching and learning.
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September 27, 2011 12:59 PM
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Here's our round-up of your top tips for how social media can assist student learning and facilitate collaboration...
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September 27, 2011 10:20 AM
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Some say the virtual real estate bubble has burst, but next-gen technologies and niche applications may breathe new life into virtual environments.
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September 27, 2011 9:56 AM
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"YouTube is rolling out some big new ways to engage with the education community. Continuing with our look at how YouTube can aid teachers and students, it’s probably a good idea to actually outline exactly how the video service can help in the classroom."
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September 30, 2011 12:34 PM
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Julie Bryant discusses the overall satisfaction levels of students in a variety of online learning programs.
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September 30, 2011 11:58 AM
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"Social media is huge. Eight years ago no one had an idea that it would grow this fast. People now communicate differently."
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September 29, 2011 5:03 PM
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"Online colleges come with their own unique challenges as well as their own benefits. When studying online, it's crucial to keep yourself organized and motivated."
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September 29, 2011 4:55 PM
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Wikipedia today introduced a program called QRPedia, a QR code creation service that lets users snap a picture of a QR code and be automatically directed to a linked mobile Wikipedia entry in whatever written language their phone uses.
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September 29, 2011 4:00 PM
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"I watch in amazement and sometimes frustration at the way students are ‘drawn
in’ to the technology they bring into our rooms and set on their desks. (or underneath it if they are doing something they shouldn’t be) I see them text, play games, play music, change songs over and over, and read, all with unwavering focus. They engage with the devices for extended periods, to the exclusion of everything else happening around them; if we let them. I see the perspective of teachers who see these devices as a distractor; and, if a student is using a device in their usual context, it is a non-contest that it certainly is."
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September 28, 2011 5:32 PM
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"The University Professional Continuing Education Association and the Association for Continuing Higher Education recently convened a summit of education leaders to talk about the phenomenon of online learning, described in summit literature as 'the biggest thing to ever hit higher education.'"
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September 28, 2011 5:09 PM
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"Sometimes students in the online environment just need that extra nudge to feel connected in order to truly excel. As instructors, we can facilitate community-building in an asynchronous environment by utilizing synchronous tools, such as Wimba, Skype, Elluminate, and others available to us via our learning management system or outside of the LMS."
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September 28, 2011 5:03 PM
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Could Abraham Lincoln have become president of the United States in a world in which poor children lack access to physical books?
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September 27, 2011 1:13 PM
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E-learning is a valuable tool when used alongside traditional methods, one experts says.
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September 27, 2011 1:03 PM
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"Building elearning courses is hard enough. Most people are working with limited resources and time. So having to deal with anything that slows down the process is a hassle. Here are three common roadblocks and ways to avoid them."
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September 27, 2011 12:54 PM
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"E-learning can be defined in many ways. In its simplest form it is individual or group use of electronic mediums that provide access to online learning tools and resources. These dynamic mediums offer shared community spaces, support digital communication and collaboration, and link to information sources such as streamed video, podcasts, webcasts, digital libraries, webpages, and videoconferencing."
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September 27, 2011 9:58 AM
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Because of the proliferation of new technologies, the younger generation today is outgrowing traditional forms of education – remember pencils, chalkboards, textbooks and graphing calculators?
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