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The Retriever Weekly > Opinions > Finally! Something better than Blackboard - 2 views

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shared by Pearl Phaovisaid on 31 Oct 12 - No Cached

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Blackboard's interface for discussion boards is very clunky -- it isn't at all visually appealing, doesn't group topics, doesn't have tags, doesn't provide a good search facility and doesn't support formatting
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"I really like the visual layout, with a timeline of post summaries on the left, and the post itself on the right, with annotations about responses, statistics, poster, etc. Being able to tag posts is very helpful. It's easy to get all of the posts on a particular topic or associated with a particular assignment."
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Pearl Phaovisaid on 31 Oct 12

https://piazza.com/

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Pearl Phaovisaid on 31 Oct 12

In light of our recent Blackboard Collaborate class during Sandy, I got curious as to what other good online delivery platforms are out there. I am preparing to teach the MIT App Inventor curriculum to some high school girls on the other side of the world and am wondering if maybe there's a better alternative to Skype. I came across Piazza, which is free and seems to be gaining traction in higher ed. I also once took an online course with Kaplan and really liked their interface, but don't remember what it was and now it seems they are moving toward a platform called "KapX." If anyone can recommend additional platforms, please let me know.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In light of our recent Blackboard Collaborate class during Sandy, I got curious as to what other good online delivery platforms are out there. I am preparing to teach the MIT App Inventor curriculum to some high school girls on the other side of the world and am wondering if maybe there's a better alternative to Skype. I came across Piazza, which is free and seems to be gaining traction in higher ed. I also once took an online course with Kaplan and really liked their interface, but don't remember what it was and now it seems they are moving toward a platform called "KapX." If anyone can recommend additional platforms, please let me know.</div>

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Site-based testing deals strengthen case for granting credit to MOOC students | Inside ... - 1 views

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Emily Watson on 10 Sep 12

Taking the next step towards credentialing through MOOC's and establishing greater value for these online classes.

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Steven Burns on 18 Sep 12

Interesting decision to address a number of common criticisms of online learning: the potential for cheating, the failure of enrollees to complete the course and the lack of certification.

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edX explores demographics of most persistent MOOC students | Inside Higher Ed - 3 views

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shared by Cole Shaw on 12 Sep 12 - No Cached

Cole Shaw on 12 Sep 12

An interesting breakdown of statistics from MITx's first course last spring. They show some demographic / background information for a subset of 6,000 students who registered for the course (not necessarily completed the course).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interesting breakdown of statistics from MITx's first course last spring. They show some demographic / background information for a subset of 6,000 students who registered for the course (not necessarily completed the course).</div>

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UW-Stout Mobile Learning - Acceptable Use Policies for Mobile Devices - 0 views

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shared by Irina Uk on 15 Sep 12 - No Cached

Irina Uk on 15 Sep 12

This page has countless links on developing acceptable use policies for mobile technology, as well as examples of policies in existence, varying from traditional "no mobile devices" in school to BYOD related policies. It offers a broad view of what schools are doing with regards to mobile technology policy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This page has countless links on developing acceptable use policies for mobile technology, as well as examples of policies in existence, varying from traditional "no mobile devices" in school to BYOD related policies. It offers a broad view of what schools are doing with regards to mobile technology policy.</div>

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New Academic Social Network Looks Beyond the Course, and Beyond Facebook - 3 views

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shared by Jennifer Lavalle on 07 Dec 11 - No Cached

Jennifer Lavalle on 07 Dec 11

A new social network for colleges and universities called "GoingOn." Maybe the new Edmodo for higher ed? This article is a Q&A with the designer. Something interesting to keep your eyes on...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new social network for colleges and universities called "GoingOn." Maybe the new Edmodo for higher ed? This article is a Q&A with the designer. Something interesting to keep your eyes on...</div>

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A four-year university computer science curriculum using only Coursera - 1 views

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Arthur Josephson on 26 Sep 12

A step forward in comprehensive online ed, and also an example of "mashing up" existing offerings by a third party. This guy "thought it would be an interesting exercise to see if it was possible to design a reasonable computer science curriculum using just Coursera courses (a MOOC)."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A step forward in comprehensive online ed, and also an example of "mashing up" existing offerings by a third party. This guy "thought it would be an interesting exercise to see if it was possible to design a reasonable computer science curriculum using just Coursera courses (a MOOC)."</div>

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Cole Shaw on 26 Sep 12

I think that's a really interesting exercise--especially the one comment about "you could take all these in about six months." Thanks for the link!

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Essay on MOOC platforms and the payoff for professors | Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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Mirza Ramic on 20 Sep 13

Benefits of teaching online.

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MIT announces two MOOC sequences as edX strategy begins to take shape | Inside Higher Ed - 1 views

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Chris Dede on 18 Sep 13

A step to explore models for MOOCs

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A Google E-Learning Ecosystem? | Inside Higher Ed - 1 views

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shared by Mirza Ramic on 26 Sep 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 26 Sep 13

Interesting article on the steps that Google has taken toward building an e-learning ecosystem.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology names edX key component in educational strategy |... - 1 views

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shared by Mirza Ramic on 25 Nov 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 25 Nov 13

MIT considering its future vis-a-vis edX: "An education from MIT may soon involve a freshman year spent completing online courses, two years on campus and a fourth "year" of continuous education. While students pursue their careers, they could access a growing library of online courses to refresh their knowledge."access a growing library of online courses to refresh their knowledge."

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Tools v. Toys | Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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shared by Mirza Ramic on 09 Dec 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 09 Dec 13

In support of technological possibilities, not inevitabilities.

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Despite new studies, flipping the classroom still enjoys widespread support | Inside Hi... - 1 views

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shared by Mirza Ramic on 30 Oct 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 30 Oct 13

Still in Favor of the Flip

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What It Takes: More Than High School: Disrupting Higher Ed - 1 views

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Have MOOCs hurt public perception of online education? (essay) | Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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shared by Mirza Ramic on 13 Dec 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 13 Dec 13

"The advent of this so-called "lousy product" - the MOOC - may be triggering a change, however. Indeed, recent survey evidence suggests that the acceptance of online learning among certain constituencies may be plateauing. Is it possible that a backlash against MOOCs could even precipitate a decline in the broader acceptance of online learning?"

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As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry - 0 views

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shared by Harley Chang on 01 Nov 13 - No Cached

Harley Chang on 01 Nov 13

Is the rise of technology the downfall of humanities? The article also talks a bit about new tech tools used in humanities classes on page 2.

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Josh Tappan on 01 Nov 13

I thought it was interesting to note the shift in focus and interest from a broad "knowledge-based" education to a "career readiness" and skills-based education over the past 10 or so years (probably due to the recession) from students AND higher ed. institutions. Do you think this shift is from student demand for more "practical" majors in STEM fields or policy/institution push to enroll more students in STEM majors?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I thought it was interesting to note the shift in focus and interest from a broad "knowledge-based" education to a "career readiness" and skills-based education over the past 10 or so years (probably due to the recession) from students AND higher ed. institutions. Do you think this shift is from student demand for more "practical" majors in STEM fields or policy/institution push to enroll more students in STEM majors?</div>

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A Virtual Revolution Is Brewing for Colleges - washingtonpost.com - 0 views

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shared by Jennifer Hern on 13 Sep 09 - Cached

When this happens -- be it in 10 years or 20 -- we will see a structural disintegration in the academy akin to that in newspapers now. The typical 2030 faculty will likely be a collection of adjuncts alone in their apartments, using recycled syllabuses and administering multiple-choice tests from afar.
- Xavier Rozas on 13 Sep 09
  
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But within the next 40 years, the majority of brick-and-mortar universities will probably find partnerships with other kinds of services, or close their doors.
- Jennifer Hern on 13 Sep 09
  
  I seriously doubt colleges and universities are going to fall by the wayside into cyberspace. The article is focusing on the cost of education at these institutions instead of the quality of education. Yes, more students will have access to higher ed. degrees because they are more affordable, but setting out on your own at eighteen years of age, whether it be going to college or entering the workforce, is a long-held tradition in society. Students at universities aren't just learning about academics, they're learning about social dynamics as well. Based on my personal experience, I probably learned more about why and how people, groups, teams, and large organizations operate and interact (especially in informal settings) than I did about Milton's 15th century Morte D'Arthur. If the author is proposing that MOST high school graduates stay home for an additional two to four years before entering the real world, I think it would create a whole new set of rammifications that would negatively impact our society as a whole.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I seriously doubt colleges and universities are going to fall by the wayside into cyberspace. The article is focusing on the cost of education at these institutions instead of the quality of education. Yes, more students will have access to higher ed. degrees because they are more affordable, but setting out on your own at eighteen years of age, whether it be going to college or entering the workforce, is a long-held tradition in society. Students at universities aren't just learning about academics, they're learning about social dynamics as well. Based on my personal experience, I probably learned more about why and how people, groups, teams, and large organizations operate and interact (especially in informal settings) than I did about Milton's 15th century Morte D'Arthur. If the author is proposing that MOST high school graduates stay home for an additional two to four years before entering the real world, I think it would create a whole new set of rammifications that would negatively impact our society as a whole.</div>
  
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Jennifer Jocz on 13 Sep 09

This article talks about online-learning and the ways it may change the college experience. While I agree that new technology is affecting the way our courses are run, I don't see it leading to the complete shut down of Universities. While it is wonderful that people have access to courses and resources that they may not otherwise have, I believe that there will always be a need for face-to-face interactions that one can only get from a University setting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about online-learning and the ways it may change the college experience. While I agree that new technology is affecting the way our courses are run, I don't see it leading to the complete shut down of Universities. While it is wonderful that people have access to courses and resources that they may not otherwise have, I believe that there will always be a need for face-to-face interactions that one can only get from a University setting.</div>

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Inside Higher Ed: College Students Not Very Good at Using Google - 0 views

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shared by Chris Mosier on 09 Sep 11 - No Cached

Chris Mosier on 09 Sep 11

A study being conducted in five universities in the midwest found that students "were basically clueless about the logic underlying how the search engine organizes and displays its results." They found college students poorly filtered results and had difficulty finding 'scholarly sources.' The article also notes a rift between professors and university libraries where professors don't encourage students to seek out research specialists. I've found Gutman's research staff incredibly helpful, specifically with tips on narrowing journal searches.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A study being conducted in five universities in the midwest found that students "were basically clueless about the logic underlying how the search engine organizes and displays its results." They found college students poorly filtered results and had difficulty finding 'scholarly sources.' The article also notes a rift between professors and university libraries where professors don't encourage students to seek out research specialists. I've found Gutman's research staff incredibly helpful, specifically with tips on narrowing journal searches.</div>

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News: Tweeting in Class - Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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shared by Jennifer Jocz on 05 Nov 09 - Cached

Suddenly, I’m not just the one at the front just dispensing everything, and the students aren’t just sort of milling about doing their thing — we’ve actually got a team of people working together. And Twitter is the glue that holds the team together.”
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It’s also a data-gathering resource. Live discussion threads, Campbell noted, give professors loads of data on the previously mysterious question of what exactly is going on inside the heads of students during a lecture. No longer is a student’s ability to participate in classroom discussions contingent upon whether he is willing to raise his hand and has the good fortune to be called on, he said.
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Jennifer Jocz on 05 Nov 09

Discusses some pros and cons of using twitter in the classroom

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Gamification in Higher Ed - 1 views

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Jennifer Lavalle on 20 Oct 11

I wish my undergraduate experience had looked more like this :-) how cool! Check out the vision, mission, and goals of the school of interactive games and media...some interesting reading. Thanks for sharing!

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