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ABSTRACT: Blogs are used as a technology support tool in teaching-learning processes in contemporary schools,especially in higher education. This paper examines the effects of using blogs on prospective teachers'perceived ICT competencies and perceptions in blog-enhanced ICT courses. Both quantitative and qual-itative research approaches were used in the data collection and analysis processes. The findings indicate that most of the participants perceived blogs to be an important tool that changed their ICT perceptions in a positive way and familiarized them with ICT. The participants also perceived the use of blogs as important for the acquisition of ICT competencies.

" Added by Jeff Dunn on 2012-01-31 10 The following is a cross-post from our friends over at Onlinecolleges.net. Be sure to check out their site for other great lists and edu-tips! Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers. Most chats are held weekly, and offer an opportunity to have a regularly scheduled conversation with like-minded educators. Check out our collection to find a wealth of Twitter chats that are great for all kinds of educators. General These Twitter chats cover anything and everything in education, and represent a great jumping off point for those just getting started in Twitter education chats. #edchat - Talk to a variety of educators around the world through #edchat, Tuesdays at noon and 7 p.m. EST. #lrnchat - Every Thursday night from 8:30-10 p.m. EST, you can connect with other educators and discuss learning. #edbkchat - On Wednesdays at 4 p.m. EST, you can discuss educational books and topics in learning and pedagogy. #spnchat - Find out about successful practices in education and education reform through #spnchat Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. #ptchat - Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST, parents and educators around the world can open the lines of communication on #ptchat. #urbaned - This Twitter chat for educators discusses topics relevant to urban education and beyond, every first and third Sunday of the month at 9 p.m. EST. #teachchat - Connect with other teachers and find out what they're doing in their classrooms on #teachchat Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST. #teaching2030 - Discuss big picture education issues, strategies, and reform through the #teaching2030 chat, every third Thursday at 8:30 p.m.. #smedu - Wednesdays at noon and 9 p.m. EST social media professionals, students, educators, and more can di

Habla de los beneficios de la web2 frente a LMS

Abstract What considerations support the decision to either augment or replace an institution's existing learning management system (LMS) with a cloud-based, Web 2.0 technology tool to support students' learning? The use of instructional technologies should be evaluated against a backdrop of pedagogical objectives, and students' selection of tools to support their learning can result in a more collaborative, constructive, and authentic learning experience

Plataformas educativas equiparan eva a lms?

Plataformas educativas equiparan eva a lms?

Una creciente apreciación de las fronteras porosas entre el aula y la experiencia de la vida, junto con el poder del aprendizaje social, las audiencias auténticas y los contextos inclusivos han creado no sólo cambios prometedores en el aprendizaje, sino también momentos perturbadores en la enseñanza. Artículo de Randy Bass, de la Universidad de Georgetown.

Me gustó la pregunta: ¿Podemos seguir funcionando en el supuesto de que el currículo formal es el centro de la experiencia universitaria? y como el co-currículum está siendo la fuente de aprendizaje de Alto-impacto para los estudiantes...no lo leí todo pero lo dejaré como lectura pendiente. Saludos

Susana Frisancho es una activa investigadora en temas varios, entre ellos, este del desarrollo moral. Es miembro de la AME

La temática resulta por demás interesante, apegada a mis intereses por la ética y la educación superior.

Introduction Created in 2010, SymbalooEDU is an educational version of the original Symbaloo application founded in Holland in March 2007. It is a software application that enables learners to organize, integrate and share online content in one setting or Personal Learning Environment (PLE).