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A very friendly, and very reasonably priced conference on language learning and technology. Check out other IALLT regional group conferences close to where you are, too!

I'm not sure if you can do this at any time? There are no dates here - give it a try!

You may want to subscribe (top left) to this newsletter from LARC - lots of good tool descriptions!

Why she prefers Noteable PDF to an LMS post, Word, or Google Doc

"What are the best apps for teachers? We asked TED-Ed Innovative Educators and the TED-Ed community. Below, 25 awesome apps recommended for teachers, by teachers."

Something to always keep in mind - and help young people understand as well as being good models ourselves.

"This EdTechTeacher video tutorial provides an over view of Diigo as a bookmarking, active reading, and collaboration tool."

" I realized that to effectively engage in professional learning, I needed tools in place to curate content, save what I found, and connect to other educators."

"Whether digital media sparks fear or intrigue, it is a fundamental part of students' lives and can enrich teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. This course will examine how the creation and consumption of digital media can enhance education by engaging and empowering teachers and students. Throughout this project-based course, you will learn how to use free web 2.0 tools to create, implement, and assess digital media."

Here are some specifics for creating accessible online course content.

"About the Clearinghouse: This Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort led by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and the Michigan Virtual Learning Research InstituteTM (MVRLITM) to provide a repository of references to research articles and other publications from the field of K- 12 online and blended learning."

"This teacher talk webinar focuses on the latest web tools that can engage students, facilitate collaboration, and enhance understanding for students at all levels. Whether in a technology enhanced, blended or online learning classroom, these Web 2.0 tools can be easily integrated to increase student engagement and interest in learning. Explore this webinar to learn about these tools as well as the shift in learning and teaching that can occur when technology is implemented at its deepest levels."

How does your online course rate according to this rubric?

I don't have personal knowledge of these courses, but I've heard from others that they are good. OLC is one of the main organizations for post-secondary information about teaching online. See if your school has a membership that you can take advantage of for conferences and workshops.

A large-scale study of engagement with different types of video in MOOCs. Look at the recommendations.

Basic steps to get for eLearning

Free tool for creating online assessments, classwork, or homework.