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Pedagogical research on Web-based learning and instruction has not kept pace with the proliferation of Web-based courses offered by colleges and universities. Consequently, we encourage the application of the "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (American Association of Higher Education, 1987) to guide the design and implementation of Web-based courses.

Social Scholarship - How to model positive social identity for your students and develop a digital presence

Verbose article weighing the effectiveness of pedagogy first, technology second or technology first and educational process second

This is a great video on the basics of Flipped Classrooms. Assigning lecture time for homework, leaving class time for more one-on-one attention.

A great site for students and teachers to use for virtual labs and activities. It offers virtual labs and activities for science and math subject areas for grades K-12 and even higher education.

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

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Part 1 of 2 part series on the Academic Jobs Wiki. Merits and advice for using the site.

Great article on the use of Instagram at UCLA, great way to branch out away from Facebook or Twitter.

Students and profs use "tweets" to communicate in and outside of class.

Great article on customizing distance learning and online education in post-secondary (colleges/universities)... I also specifically like this article because it gives some depth to my argument on legitimizing degrees earned through online programs at reputable schools.

Those who have worked within New Student Programs and Orientation know that summers are not a time for vacation or downtime. The months of June and July stacked tightly, back to back, with transition programs for new students and their families.

Here's a good article by Kelli Marshall that talks about the importance of building your own digital identity, because she explains that if you don't make an effort to do it yourself, someone else will do it for you. The article provides some good pointers on things we can do to take control of solidifying our digital presence. A must read!

This is an awesome website with short (and free!) videos to help teach all types of math from 1st - college and some higher level sciences. It's great for those days when the kids don't want to listen to your voice anymore.

Great video library for tutoring and support on a wide variety of subjects from math to science to art history.

Really liked this site,thanks for posting it

Easy to navigate site for multiple grade levels and topics

*UCF NID Account Required* *Open in New Window may be Required* The article provides an overview of the process involved in envisioning, developing and incorporating mobile technology into the curriculum at 2 institutions of higher education and a public charter school. Topics discussed include the 3 projects for experiences envisioning, developing and integrating digital media and technology at the Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a prekindergarten class at Big Pine Academy, Florida and University of Central Florida (UCF)