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Without structure, nothing works. Not even an open course.

You know from experience that when you enjoy a subject, learning about that subject is easier, more fun, and you retain the information longer. Getting kids to enjoy learning is more productive to education efforts than spending more money, lengthening school days, you name it.

Not an educational resource for many of you unless you coach football but this is a network that I belong to. I use this to stay connected to a bunch of other football coaches. We upload articles , meet online chant and discuss many different football topics.

Guide to make e-learning more accessible

For those that are creating online learning...great guidelines for teaching Disabled Students

Naked Lecturer? I had a look, of course. There were no pictures. Bummer. A while ago, I checked out "The Naked Scientists" podcast and found they all wore white lab coats, just like the rest of them. Life is full of disappointments. I see that "The Naked Lecturer" worked in both the "Further" and "Higher" Education sectors. I'm trying to imagine how to picture that . . . An x-y chart? Perhaps a hot air balloon and a jet plane? Would You Rather: Ride in a hot air balloon or travel in a jet plane? In any case, the resources are very useful, and they are presented in a usable way. Especially the little post-it Notes. Oh, I get it. Use them to cover up the interesting bits. Very cleaver. That's not higher or further, that's just better.

An introduction to Connectivism

Edupunk is an approach to teaching and learning practices that result from a do it yourself attitude and the avoidance of mainstream educational tools. and processes.

Hi Joanne, Check out the Edupunks' Guide at http://www.edupunksguide.org/ A comprehensive guide to learning online and charting a personalized path to an affordable credential using the latest innovative tools and organizations.

The more freedom and self directed learning the better I say, but what about bona fide credentials for the stiff upper lips of the world? This is a great site with step by step and tutorials. It all starts with research and wanting and learning to learn...