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Justin shepa006

Burglar Forgot To Log Off Facebook. Got Apprehended | Penn Olson - 1 views

  • one burglar who could multi-task
    • Justin shepa006
       
      OK, maybe he couldn't really multi-task. But it's still a funny story. can't find any evidence it is true or not... does anyone know?
Allison Rossett

What is Performance Analysis? - 0 views

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    all about PA, including how-to tools by Allison Rossett
Kyle Murley

How course management systems impact teaching by Lisa M. Lane on Insidious pedagogy - 2 views

  • why aren’t faculty tinkering with them in an effort to make their individual pedagogies work online?
  • these systems are closed silos, and that this fact alone could hamper pedagogy
  • Many instructors teaching online today are not “Web heads”
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  • Their adoption of technology is based on top–down directives rather than interest or aptitude (Samarawickrema and Stacey, 2007).
  • They do not possess the “information literacy” skills now required of many undergraduates (Reid, 2006),
  • despite an assumption that professors are all computer–savvy (Dykman and Davis, 2008)
  • most are novices when it comes to the Web
  • most do not use the Web either extensively or intensively in their own work (Lane, 2007)
  • Few programs in the traditional disciplines at traditional universities offer anything in the way of Web–based methods
  • ,300 college instructors showed that while many use e–mail and some use discussion forums or plagiarism–check applications, none were communicating with students via current Web technologies such as video or audio chat, and only a few were experimenting with blogs for classes (Jones and Johnson–Yale, 2005)
  • Those experienced with the content involved in the search, but inexperienced at using the Web, did not tend to search far from the central “hub” where they began
  • Expert users contextualize their resources fluidly and organize materials effectively, while novices just upload and share files, hoping students will find them (Reanut, et al., 2006)
  • novices are inclined to utilize only the aspects they understand from a non–Web context
  • they require “restricted vocabularies, simple tasks, small numbers of possibilities, and very informative feedback.” (Chen, 2001)
  • buttons are based on type rather than purpose
  • exactly what most instructors do: upload word–processed files of their classroom materials
  • “plug in” their content under the appropriate category instead of envisioning a translation of their individual pedagogical style into an online environment.
  • Blackboard “tends to encourage a linear pathway through the content” [3], and its default is to support easy uploading and text entry to achieve that goal.
  • It would be natural and useful for novice instructors to see a blank schedule into which they could create each week’s or unit’s activities, rather than a selection of pre–set buttons or links.
  • Most professors think in terms of the semester, and how their pedagogical goals can be achieved within the context of time, rather than space.
  • It forces the instructor to think in terms of content types instead, breaking the natural structure of the semester, or of a list of topic
  • You could change all the course menu buttons into “Week 1”, “Week 2”, or organize by topic instead of content type.
  • Faculty are led by the interface of a CMS not only because they do not immediately see an alternative, but because the familiar signposts (the Syllabus button) imply a single way of completing the task (upload a document).
  • experience with the CMS over time does not necessarily lead to more creative pedagogy, or even to more expansive use of system features
  • faculty requests for help focus on what the technology can do, rather than how their pedagogical goals can be achieved.
  • Carmean and Haefner (2008) argue that any CMS can provide a deep learning experience and can be used for multimedia and in–depth communication with students
  • Novices happily use the high–tech CMS as a glorified copy machine (Dutton, 2004; Walker and Johnson, 2008).
  • With Web novices, pedagogy must be emphasized before features and tools
  • creating a course piecemeal means that the pedagogical goals are left behind in the interest of mastering a few tools
  • That replaces the instructor’s main strength (their expertise in their discipline and their teaching) with their main weakness (technological literacy).
  • A history instructor at MiraCosta College in California since 1989, Lisa M. Lane
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    A closer look at how course management systems work, combined with an understanding of how novices use technology, provides a clearer view of the manner in which a CMS may not only influence, but control, instructional approaches.
Kyle Murley

ZipCar: How to Use the Gas Card - 2 views

shared by Kyle Murley on 16 Nov 09 - Cached
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    funny & well done.
Kyle Murley

TIP: Theories Functional Context (T. Sticht) - 2 views

  • By using materials that the learner will use after training, transfer of learning from the classroom to the "real world" will be enhanced.
  • functional context approach was developed specifically for adult technical and literacy training (reading/writing/mathematics) in military programs
  • Use material and equipment that the learner will actually use after training
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    "Functional Context (T. Sticht) "
Kyle Murley

Buffy's Global Gym - 2 views

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    This is a fine example of analysis in action. From performance, to subject matter, task, and goal analysis - they're all here in an applied example.
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    This is such a great resource for clear and specific examples of the different types of analysis. It's a shame that the tables were so hard to read- it needs a little love... I'd be happy to help out if anyone wants to fix those margins and table widths over Winter Break or something. (Not right now, though! First things first!) I don't think it would take much time to fix if a couple of us worked on it together.
Kyle Murley

WordReference.com:English to French, Italian, German & Spanish Dictionary Definitions - 1 views

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    The WordReference Dictionaries are free online translation dictionaries. The most popular dictionaries are the Spanish Dictionary, French Dictionary and the Italian Dictionary.
Kyle Murley

Blended Learning Opportunities - American Management Association AMA SPECIAL REPORT By ... - 1 views

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    Blended Learning Opportunities - American Management Association AMA SPECIAL REPORT By Allison Rossett and Rebecca Vaughan Frazee (2006) CONTENTS Blended Learning Opportunities What Is Blended Learning? Why Blend? What Goes into a Blend? What Types of Blending Make Sense? How Does Blended Learning Affect What People Do? QUICKLIST 1: Are Employees Ready for Blended Learning? QUICKLIST 2: Are Managers Ready for Blended Learning? QUICKLIST 3: Are Executives Readying the Organization for Blended Learning? How Do We Look at the Effectiveness of Blends? Blended Learning: Bridging the Classroom and the Workplace QUICKLIST 4: I Want to Learn More About Blended Learning
Kyle Murley

Training and Quality Assurance Specialist, PPO - SDUSD-Employment-Classified Online Emp... - 1 views

  • Training and Quality Assurance Specialist, PPO (Re-announce)
  • Salary (Monthly) $5,893.39-$7,511.69 Salary (Annually) $70,720-$90,140
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Kyle Murley

Stuart Selber Explores How Social Web 2.0 Features Change the Nature of How-to Instruct... - 1 views

  • Selber’s framework explores how new “social” online tools are currently changing the nature of instruction both at Penn State and around the world.
  • At one end of the spectrum is what Selber calls the self-contained instruction set, such as a manual presented in print or other static format that is handed down to a user in fixed form, often written by a professional technical writer
  • In his framework, those include “embedded” how-tos, where instructions are still fixed, but around which readers can add comments, discussions, and ratings, and “open” how-tos, which readers can actually edit or customize using tools such as wikis.
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  • An example of the embedded model is the Web site eHow.com
  • An example of the open model is the Web site wikiHow.com
Kyle Murley

TubeChop - Chop YouTube Videos - 1 views

shared by Kyle Murley on 13 Nov 09 - Cached
  • 1. Find the video you want to chop.2. Select & cut interesting part of the video.3. Share it with friends.
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    TubeChop allows you to easily chop a funny or interesting section from any YouTube video and share it. How Does It Work? 1. Find the video you want to chop. 2. Select & cut interesting part of the video. 3. Share it with friends.
Kyle Murley

Wine Spectator Mobile | Wine Spectator - 1 views

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    the two iPhone apps I rely on are: Wine Steward and Wine Guide. Wine Steward is the one that PAIRS your food with your wine.
Kyle Murley

News: Technology Gap - Inside Higher Ed DENVER -- Professors think they are doing reaso... - 1 views

  • Professors think they are doing reasonably well when it comes to using technology in the classroom, according to a survey released here this week by CDW-G at the annual meeting of Educause. Not everyone agrees with the faculty view of things.
  • On every category in the survey, including including some that are not particularly cutting edge, student use outpaced faculty use.
  • Asked about which features are part of a smart classroom, there was agreement on the first three on the list that follows, but on the remaining three, IT staff members in general expect more.
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    DENVER -- Professors think they are doing reasonably well when it comes to using technology in the classroom, according to a survey released here this week by CDW-G at the annual meeting of Educause. Not everyone agrees with the faculty view of things.
Kyle Murley

Do most educational games suck? - Dangerously Irrelevant - 1 views

  • Here are a bunch of screen shots of different online games for learning.
  • Most of these appear to be aimed at kids of middle or high school age.
  • just how bad are most of these so-called ‘educational games?
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  • what is out there that’s comparable in the commercial downloadable/DVD educational games sector?
  • Yes. Most "educational" games suck. They are created to make drills and tedious practice more palatable
  • If the goal is to solve as many math problems as possible in as short a time as possible, whether there are aliens or puppies or whatever, it's just not as important.
  • Commercial games have engaging environments
  • there are goals that are appropriately difficult for players
  • Most current groups making educational games do not seem to have much background (or at least they do not put much thought into) game design.
  • a quote from Will Wright, creator of Sim City, The Sims, and Spore. "Why are we even talking about 'educational games' -- as if games weren't already educational"
  • Instead of looking to attach video games to our curriculum, we should be looking to attach our curriculum to video games.
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    Here are a bunch of screen shots of different online games for learning. Most of these appear to be aimed at kids of middle or high school age... Just how bad are most of these so-called 'educational games? What is out there that's comparable in the commercial downloadable/DVD educational games sector?
Kyle Murley

Bb Tip: Catching up with your reading! - Blackboard Discussion Board from CIT... - 1 views

  • Do you find it is tedious to read a large number of discussion threads, needing multiple clicks to read each one, reply, and read more?  Let us introduce you to an efficient way to save you from clicking, clicking, clicking…
  • Watch a video demo recorded by Neal Caidin using Jing
Kyle Murley

101 Movie Clips that Teach and Train - The Bob Pike Group (Creative Training Techniques... - 1 views

  • Kevin CondrinDirector of Professional Education Sales & MarketingKarl Storz Endoscopy America
Kyle Murley

US to unveil new citizenship test | questions will center on American ideals rather tha... - 1 views

  • questions will center on American ideals rather than historical facts
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    questions will center on American ideals rather than historical facts By Ben Arnoldy | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Kyle Murley

ISPI | Committees and Task Forces - 1 views

  • Emerging Talent CommitteChair:Marci PainoCharter:Recruit, engage, and retain HPT newcomers to ISPI as members, educational event attendees, and volunteers. Prepare the new generation of HPT practitioners to sustain the ISPI history and vision, and uphold the CPT standards of practice for generations to come. Board Liaison: Matthew T. Peters, CPTStaff Liason:John Chen
Kyle Murley

Instructional Systems Design | NRCS NEDC - 1 views

  • Instructional Systems Design (ISD) - Introduction This guide is intended for use by NEDC instructional designers and design teams. It includes a brief summary of concepts and principles along with some worksheets and other documents. This guide is not a stand-alone design system and should not be used as such. The guide should be used after a study of the book referenced below or other suitable instructional design references and with the guidance of a professional in the field.
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    " Instructional Systems Design (ISD) - Introduction This guide is intended for use by NEDC instructional designers and design teams. It includes a brief summary of concepts and principles along with some worksheets and other documents. This guide is not a stand-alone design system and should not be used as such. The guide should be used after a study of the book referenced below or other suitable instructional design references and with the guidance of a professional in the field."
Kyle Murley

Encyclopedia of Educational Technology - 1 views

  • Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation In Kirkpatrick's four-level model, each successive evaluation level is built on information provided by the lower level. ASSESSING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS often entails using the four-level model developed by Donald Kirkpatrick (1994).
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    Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation Pyramid illustrating Kirkpatrick's model In Kirkpatrick's four-level model, each successive evaluation level is built on information provided by the lower level. ASSESSING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS often entails using the four-level model developed by Donald Kirkpatrick (1994).
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