The Learning Innovation and Networked Knowledge Research Lab (LINK), from the University of Texas at Arlington, published thisreview of the history and current state of distance, blended, and online learning.

A couple of comments here: I apologize if the link doesn't open right away. I got the article through PubMed at WHSLibrary. The article presents an interesting approach to the use of Bloom's taxonomy for grading discussion boards integrating collaborative learning process and higher-order thinking. It also does a good job discussing how to evaluate a rubric.,

I've had some of the same questions, Sandi. Thank for the paper. I had to go to library separately because link didn't work for me, but no problem.

Judy,
I think you are great company in this course! You have made feel less overwhelmed and given some great links and encouragement!
Thanks,
Elizabeth

In this interview it is pointed out that technology should always follow pedagogy (not other way around) BUT, at the end of this 5 min interview, the speaker says the semantic web (where intelligence added to social and informational) is the wave of the future for education. Something to think about. I always differentiated between training and education...are they merging?

Results of the 8th Annual Survey of Learning Tools is a survey of over 1000 educators in 61 countries. Spoiler alert Twitter is #1. This to me negs the question how deep can learning get in 140 characters?