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OLC Online Learning Journal - the official journal of the Online Learning Consortium, which promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge at the intersection of pedagogy, emerging technology, policy, and practice in online environments.

by Dr. Glenda Gunter, Taryn Hess. When combining the increasing use of online educational environments, the push to use serious video games and the lack of research on the effectiveness of online learning environments and video games, there is a clear need for further investigation into the use of serious video games in an online format (2013)

The US Dept. of Ed will team up with online learning company Knewton and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publisher to help at-risk students.

A perpetual question that we face as designers of online instruction, in the era of rapidly evolving communication technologies and learning management systems, is: how do we create a vibrant community of learners online?

A perpetual question that we face as designers of online instruction, in the era of rapidly evolving communication technologies and learning management systems, is: how do we create a vibrant community of learners online?

Cool stories of "amazing unexpected outcome from something shared online." What does this say about Connectivism, networked learning, connected learning, or the power of the web for facilitating interactions and empowering learning? Tell your own story at: http://bit.ly/145BUTI

My interests in instructional design as well as online/distance learning led me to read this article by Dr. Thompson. 

Schoology is an online learning management system. It offers many free features to teachers, such as: Personalized Homepage, Course Profiles, Calendar, Online Homework Dropboxes, Create Assignments and Events, Create Tests and Quizzes, Online Gradebook and Attendance, Track Student Usage and Course Analytics, User Connections (Professional Networks), Messaging, Customizable Notifications, Announcements, Discussions, Group Workspaces (Collaboration), and more...

I could not have said this any better!! "... In the past, online learning has tended to be isolating and less participatory and has been distinct from using technology in the classroom. But going forward, interactions will be key. Just as people engage in online interactions-around virtual sports teams, cooking, or whatever-students will be able to engage in participatory learning experiences online in and out of the classroom" My previous online classes I felt really alone. There was no collaboration except for group assignment. We all had a name but no identity. However, in today's learning environment, online learning is anything but boring and lonely. There are endless ways to connect. Being able to connect with classmates/peers and share information can be very rewarding. .

This article is by Dr. Hoffman, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the ALIMA program at UCF. It provides guidelines for creating digital learning materials for those with accessibility issues, such as learning disabilities, or vision and motor impairments. The fact that I had no idea that's what the article was about (I was thinking about general accessibility for everyone) is an indication that this is a topic that deserves more attention, awareness, and application in practice. The article will be freely available as a PDF from this webpage when on campus or logged into the UCF proxy server.

I was turned on to this site in my Elementary Ed program. I used this in my 6th and 8th grade classes as ice breakers and for groups. Knowing a students learning style can assist with many overlooked academic and discipline issues. One example, kids that looked bored in lecture classes really loved the hands on labs and vice versa. Trying to hit multiple learning styles helps reach more learners and increases the exposure to the learning goals.

The Chronicle's "Online Learning:  How Effective Is the Virtual Classroom"  ($6.95 digital) reports on the issue of quality control and assessment. 

Personal Learning Network information. Reminds me a lot of online courses since we are each others PLN, not to mention social networking. Great information here on how to start your own PLN online.

Supporting the accessibility and accommodations for students with disabilities in online learning environments

A 47 page annotated, categorized list of (mainly) free online tools to support technology integration into the K12 classroom leading to blended learning.

Nice chart to help with planning online learning classes and creating essential learning objectives.

Online resources for college students have made an entire revolution in education, not only because they are convenient and accessible, but because they make the entire process of teaching and learning more interesting and memorable.

A great research document that compares research with online learning and face-to-face learning.

YouTube Video by LearningHood explaining Blended Learning.

Tameika, It's funny how we tagged the same Video; but I shared it through Hootcourse though :) Interesting video about blended learning. Hasnaa

In this webinar, you will learn: The key findings from Meru's IT survey on Wi-Fi Networks for K-12 Schools What is Uninterrupted Learning? How to build your own Uninterrupted Learning solution How easy it is to manage a computer-based classroom (LanSchool online demo) Presenters: Richard Nedwich, Director of Marketing, Education, Meru Networks Coby Gurr, Product Line Manager, Stoneware, Inc.

This article highlights several free online resources that can be used to enhance project-based learning for students. Resources such as Google Docs and Dropbox may be widely known already in this class, but others include LiveMinutes, ShowMe, and GimmeBar. I found this on Education World via the publisher companion site to our textbook.