The Chemistry of Facebook: Using Social Networking to Create an Online Community for the Organic Chemistry Laboratory This article reports on a study where students in a face-to-face course were given options of using facebook or WebCT to discuss course topics. The results show that the facebook group had a higher number of student posts […]
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Facebook grows older
Facebook grows older Facebook’s demographics are changing as older people begin using it to connect with family and friends. (delicious tags: Facebook K12 higher_education socialnetworking web2.0)
Practicing what you preach about open content
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)
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 […]
