Handbook of Emerging Technologies for Learning The University of Manitoba uses a wiki as an online textbook for their Emerging Technolgies for Learning certification program. I like how they are practicing what they preach about the use of open source technology. (delicious tags: e-learning Education eLearning handbook learning teaching technology web2.0)
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Is Google making us stupid? – The response
Response to Nicholas Carr Article Is Google Making Us Stupid Trent Batson defends Google and Web 2.0 technologies in his response to the popular Nicholas Carr aricle “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” (delicious tags: google web_2.0)
Can podcasts replace the professor?
iTunes U and the classroom: Can podcasts replace Professors? This study compared the test results of students who listened to a lecture in class with students who listened to a podcast of the lecture. Both groups had access to a PowerPoint presentation used by the lecturer. The mean test score of those listening to the […]
Seven things to know about lecture capture technology
7 Things You Should Know About Lecture Capture The Educause ELI initiative does a great job of providing a quick two-page summary of lecture capture technology. They list three important benefits of tools such as Techsmith’s Camtasia Relay: 1) A help for students who have to miss class for excused reasons: 2) An opportunity to […]
How was digital video used in Higher Education during 2008?
How video was used in Higher Education during 2008 This article highlights some of the ways web video was used by higher education during 2008. The Texas A & M grass roots video project is interesting. I like how they are letting students be creative with a simple rule that video must be in good taste. (delicious […]
Creating an ePortfolio with WordPress
How to create an ePortfolio with WordPress In this link, ePortfolio guru Hellen Barrett explains how to create an electronic portfolio with Word Press. I like how her portfolio can be used both for demonstrating competency as well as to create a showcase of best work. I’m starting to believe that a blog might be […]
Flash cards meet social networking
Flashcards, vocabulary memorization, and studying games | Quizlet (link to site) Here’s an interesting site for creating and sharing flash cards. (delicious tags: Games K12 flashcards higher_education memory quiz rote_learning vocabulary web2.0)
Avoiding isolation in an online course
How To Avoid Feeling Isolated in Your Online Course (link to website) The link above leads to a list of suggestions to help online students feel like they are part of an online community when taking an online course. Many students report feeling isolated when learning online. I especially like the idea of using group […]
Should OLPC get out of the netbook business?
Cheaper cheap laptop promised One Laptop Per Child is still working on their goal of producing a $100 laptop to help bridge the digital divide. This article questions whether they should be in the business at all given that existing computer companies are now making a similar product. (tags: K-12 OLPC digital_divide laptop)
Why wikis
Why Wikis? Article helps instructors understand why wikis are valuable for collaborative learning. (tags: CSCL K12 collaboration higher_ed web_2.0 wiki)
