Group items tagged learning - Knowledge in the Public Interest (KPI)

Growing Virtual Communities - 0 views

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By Debbie Garber, The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol 5 (2), August 2004. This paper goes beyond technology to look at "the social process on which an online learning community if it is to flourish and be useful." Also stresses "importance of nurturing the community's health, and the natural life cycle of a virtual community...."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Debbie Garber, The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol 5 (2), August 2004. This paper goes beyond technology to look at "the social process on which an online learning community if it is to flourish and be useful." Also stresses "importance of nurturing the community's health, and the natural life cycle of a virtual community...."</div>

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Pursuing the elusive metaphor of community in virtual learning environments - 0 views

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By Richard Schwier, Proceedings of EMEDIA 2009, Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, June 2009. Schwier works out of the Virtual Learning Communities Research Laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan, and this paper looks at some of their key findings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Richard Schwier, Proceedings of EMEDIA 2009, Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education, June 2009. Schwier works out of the Virtual Learning Communities Research Laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan, and this paper looks at some of their key findings. </div>

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Now You See It // The Blog of Author Cathy N. Davidson - 0 views

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Davidson's new book, Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn, was released in August 2011. Here, on her blog, you can learn more about the book and her thoughts on education and technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Davidson's new book, Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn, was released in August 2011. Here, on her blog, you can learn more about the book and her thoughts on education and technology. </div>

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National Education Technology Plan 2010 - 0 views

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from the U.S. Department of Education. Plan calls for applying the advanced technologies used personally and professionally to the U.S.'s entire education system. The plan presents five goals with recommendations for states, districts, the federal government, and other stakeholders. Goals address the five essential components of learning powered by technology: Learning, Assessment, Teaching, Infrastructure and Productivity. This page has a link to the plan (PDF).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">from the U.S. Department of Education. Plan calls for applying the advanced technologies used personally and professionally to the U.S.'s entire education system. The plan presents five goals with recommendations for states, districts, the federal government, and other stakeholders. Goals address the five essential components of learning powered by technology: Learning, Assessment, Teaching, Infrastructure and Productivity. This page has a link to the plan (PDF).</div>

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College Completion Matters (organization) - 0 views

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From the home page, "Welcome to the knowledge and learning community committed to college completion, where you can share and collaborate across stakeholders, learn about innovative projects, and read current college completion news."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the home page, "Welcome to the knowledge and learning community committed to college completion, where you can share and collaborate across stakeholders, learn about innovative projects, and read current college completion news."</div>

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MirandaNet - 0 views

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Considered a well-established e-COP for those interested in learning and technology (participants include ICT policy-makers, teachers, researchers, and commercial developers), the MirandaNet site shows a wide array of offerings, including publications, resources, professional development, and forums. MirandaMods, the group's version of the "unconference" is especially interesting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Considered a well-established e-COP for those interested in learning and technology (participants include ICT policy-makers, teachers, researchers, and commercial developers), the MirandaNet site shows a wide array of offerings, including publications, resources, professional development, and forums. MirandaMods, the group's version of the "unconference" is especially interesting. </div>

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I thought that this was an interesting group with an interesting website. Wondering if others of you are already familiar with this group and their work. I did see that one MirandaMod on CoP in teaching and learning included Etienne Wenger.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I thought that this was an interesting group with an interesting website. Wondering if others of you are already familiar with this group and their work. I did see that one MirandaMod on CoP in teaching and learning included Etienne Wenger.</div>

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Problem-Based Learning at University of Delaware - 0 views

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Part of UD's Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education, this program offers workshops at the K-12 or post-secondary level for how instructors can integrate problem-based learning into their own classrooms. The PBL Clearinghouse, a "peer-reviewed online resource" collects PBL problems and articles. Additionally, the site offers resources including sample syllabi and projects.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Part of UD's Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education, this program offers workshops at the K-12 or post-secondary level for how instructors can integrate problem-based learning into their own classrooms. The PBL Clearinghouse, a "peer-reviewed online resource" collects PBL problems and articles. Additionally, the site offers resources including sample syllabi and projects. </div>

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A new culture of learning : cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change - 0 views

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By Douglas Thomas and John Seeling Brown, Lexington, KY: CreateSpace. 2011. (Worldcat) Authors state a case for a new culture of learning that embraces technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Douglas Thomas and John Seeling Brown, Lexington, KY: CreateSpace. 2011. (Worldcat) Authors state a case for a new culture of learning that embraces technology.</div>

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Predictors of Teacher Satisfaction with Online Professional Development: Evidence from ... - 0 views

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By Todd D. Reeves and Joseph J. Pedulla in Professional Development in Education, vol 37 (4), 2011. A look at the USA's e-Learning for Educators (EfE), specifically and at online professional development (OPD) more generally. NOTE: This page has abstract only. For full article, check with your library.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Todd D. Reeves and Joseph J. Pedulla in Professional Development in Education, vol 37 (4), 2011. A look at the USA's e-Learning for Educators (EfE), specifically and at online professional development (OPD) more generally. NOTE: This page has abstract only. For full article, check with your library. </div>

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NOTE: OPD (online professional development) might be a good keyword.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">NOTE: OPD (online professional development) might be a good keyword.</div>

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How data and analytics can improve education - O'Reilly Radar - 0 views

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"With regard to the adoption of learning analytics, now is an exceptionally practical time to explore analytics. The complex challenges that schools and universities face can, at least partially, be illuminated through analytics applications."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"With regard to the adoption of learning analytics, now is an exceptionally practical time to explore analytics. The complex challenges that schools and universities face can, at least partially, be illuminated through analytics applications."</div>

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Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development - 2 views

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Oxford Brookes University (UK) is developing a 5-week MOOC based on the content of their course, First Steps Into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. The project is being funded by the Higher Education Academy. Many of the February 2012 posts to this blog describe the project. Stay tuned for more information.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Oxford Brookes University (UK) is developing a 5-week MOOC based on the content of their course, First Steps Into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. The project is being funded by the Higher Education Academy. Many of the February 2012 posts to this blog describe the project. Stay tuned for more information. </div>

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elearn Magazine: A Practitioner's Dilemma: How can I calculate the value of communities... - 0 views

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"the first four levels is that they illuminate the path from attending a webinar, to learning a new skill, to applying the skill, and to measuring the change as a result of the skill. Each step along the way can be captured and measured by using the framework, and each step can be easily understood and described to decision makers."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"the first four levels is that they illuminate the path from attending a webinar, to learning a new skill, to applying the skill, and to measuring the change as a result of the skill. Each step along the way can be captured and measured by using the framework, and each step can be easily understood and described to decision makers."</div>

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Vision2Lead (V2L) - 0 views

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The site of Janet Salmons; V2L is interested in "supporting creative ways to work, learn and research online." In addition to the information provided (free) on the site, Salmons also offers consulting services. The blog includes events and organizations of interest. The bookshelf is a "curated" group of books on related topics.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The site of Janet Salmons; V2L is interested in "supporting creative ways to work, learn and research online." In addition to the information provided (free) on the site, Salmons also offers consulting services. The blog includes events and organizations of interest. The bookshelf is a "curated" group of books on related topics. </div>

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