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I recently started using BOX at work, and the collaboration that it allows is very powerful. I now see that some educational institutions are using it for this as well. If you have used it in an educational setting, I would like to hear about your experiences. Thanks,

I don't even know what tumbler is! I better get back in the game...

#TT1921 (Beverly Bradley) Hi Tess and Margaret! I agree Margaret Tumblr is a great asset. I would also suggest Peergrade.

Role of social media in higher education

Clarity is provided on definitions of "regular and substantive interaction" in distance education - These new requirements take effect July 1, 2021.

Given the fluid nature over the past 15 months, it is good to see. Much like hmoore661, it appears to complement competency-based models.

@hmoore681 @ wfroese Thank you for visiting. ILCCO is organizing a meeting/training for the DL leaders in each institution to understand how that impacts what are doing in our current online programs.

Vesely, P., Bloom, L., & Sherlock, J. (2007). Key elements of building online community: Comparing faculty and student perceptions. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 3(3), 234-246. Vesely, Bloom, and Sherlock (2007) document that essential to the learning process is the student/student and student/teacher interaction, and building this community of learners is more challenging in online. Students in blended courses felt interaction may be better than in traditional courses. Students who feel silenced in onsite class discussions are more apt to contribute online. Seeking help can be a determining factor in successful learning. In the online communities, help is available virtually around the clock from the instructors and fellow classmates. Furthermore, through their experiences in the blended course, students would better understand the significance of managing their time, cultivating their study environment, regulating their effort, seeking appropriate support, and learning from classmates. In my experience, students reported that their online interaction with classmates had greatly assisted in their comprehension of course materials. Central to how they felt about blended learning was the quality and quantity of student and faculty interaction. In blended courses, students are often required to engage actively by reading and responding to discussion forum postings that become a permanent record of their participation and learning, rather than passively attending classes. Perceptions of interaction from faculty are also positive for blended courses. Faculty renovate their teaching methods by placing onsite lectures online and adding supplementary activities to aid student learning. Blended teaching and learning transforms education from "a command and control structure to a connect and collaborate environment" (Moskal, Dziuban, Upchurch, Hartman, & Truman, 2006) which is more student-centered than faculty-controlled. For faculty, the quality

Whether you're a local student taking occasional online courses or a distant student studying completely online, Parkland's offerings can help you meet your educational goals.

Interesting read - I found the shift from taped lecture to a more interactive setting interesting... "Udacity, along with other MOOC designers, is moving rapidly away from the video lecture model of teaching toward an approach that is highly interactive and based on frequent quizzes and human "mentors" to provide active online support for students."

Will great free courses drive down applications to places like Stanford? That's doubtful. It's more likely that these offerings will help build a stronger university brand. Writing about the success of a Stanford online computer science course in the Wall Street Journal, Holly Finn implies that free Web-based education is about to or should replace elite universities: It's a thrilling collegiate coup.

This was really interesting...there are so many free online courses. The issue seems to be quality and accreditation.

Of the three new bookmarks I found I though this one related to last weeks technology tools stats related to various generations online.

As my first bookmark I wanted to use something I found on Twitter at Edudemic. This infograf is a great visual reminder of the many changes in education, ourselves and our careers.

The University of Oregon's Teaching Effectiveness Program (TEP) works with educators to assess and improve teaching. TEP provides assitance with setting up midterm analysis of teaching, videotaping assessments, consultations, library search services, using technology, and teaching portfolio assistance to the UO academic community. TEP also maintains an extensive library of education resources, many of which are available online.

Harry discusses how the study of Social Media can help us better understand how youth are acting and interacting both online and offline, how young people adeptly navigate a growing and increasingly diverse assortment of social media, and how we can (and must) incorporate and account for social media in the classroom.

educational resource for public consumption re: Incorporating & accounting for Social Media in Education

Thank you for posting. I thought this was a very interesting TedTalk to watch. It gave some really good reasoning for adding social media into the classroom.

For the most part, students in online degree and certificate programs are learning on their own. There's no pressure to show up to a physical classroom filled with other students and an instructor, for example, and many online learners need to complete their coursework and attend live sessions around a full-time job and family obligations.

Benefits of Teaching Online

Here is a current article (March 31) on online education. Can (or should) you try to replicate the F2F course in an online environment?

Years of helping faculty pass to the dark side of online education have taught me a few simple rules that I brow beat (in a collegial way) into all new online teachers.

Will online learning fit your circumstances, lifestyle, and educational needs? Here are some basic questions to ask yourself in deciding if an online program is right for you. You must have Javascript enabled for this quiz to work. Your evaluation will be given in a pop up window.

"Think Twice Before Cheating in Online Courses"