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"The 2010 Horizon Report is a collaboration between The New Media Consortium and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative An EDUCAUSE Program"

I agree! Mobile Learning is coming and it should be - has the potential to be so much more than improved access. it can be more than simply having access to recorded lectures in your car or on the bus via an iPod. I'm optimistic about the use of twitter and mobile devices to extend the classroom experience and improve communication. But I think we can do more. These mobile devices ( smart phones, Blackberry, iPad) are powerful computers in their own right. Perhaps we should start looking for and bookmarking mobile learning initiatives.

Absolutely. And as luck would have it, some folks on the IT list forum I am a part of have posted some. I'll log in and take a look. I am excited about the portability of information and would love to see such devices invited into the classroom for the purpose of learning instead of just seeing them turned off. When you think about it, mobile devices are pretty powerful mini computers networked to global information that could be, and should be harnessed. The power of google at my fingertips, whenever I need it.

IntelliResponse had made its Answer Suite product accessible through Blackboard Learn.

This video (created by Claudia Kimbrough) shows the use of Second Life in two College of Management courses. This innovative teaching and learning environment is a part of NC State University's LITRE (Learning in a Technology Rich Environment) program and a part of VOLT: Virtual Online Learning and Teaching, a comprehensive, collaborative project on online learning led by Len Annetta.

"Many Eyes" for emerging technologies for learning - a handbook

"Anki is a spaced repetition system (SRS). It helps you remember things by intelligently scheduling flashcards, so that you can learn a lot of information with the minimum amount of effort." Free, open-source, multi-platform desktop application.

This document is only a few pages long with paragraphs that succinctly address: * Online Mentoring and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - revisited * Reimaging Teacher Education * Global Research Challenges

This is a 5-min video clip demonstrating the iPhone-Moodle app. Impressive technology... also watch out for the music! Since the iPhone and the iPad share a similar operating system, this technology might also be useable on iPad. Technology similar to this in combination with the increasing availability of 4th Generation, WiMax, technology takes learning to a new level.

Learn how linkages between clinical practices and community organizations improved the delivery of preventive services.

AHRQ announces "Taking Innovations To Scale", featuring new resources and tools to help innovators spread their innovations and potential adopters learn how to implement innovations in their organizations.

This page provides help if you want online and distance learning health degree programs that will prepare you for a career in health and medical professions.

 Find out about patient care technician certification, learn about the courses, where they can be taken, the career prospects, and more ...

"The Online Teaching Guide was developed by faculty members from the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) under the guidance of the Duke Center for Instructional Technology (CIT). The work of this group culminated in this resource for faculty members who want to enhance their ability to plan effective online learning experiences for students. This guide serves as a user-friendly and practical tool to assist faculty in planning and implementing online courses."

On the Journal's beta site, we pursue new ideas in publishing and showcase innovative ways to present information for use in medical education, research, and clinical practice. This beta site is part of our commitment to physicians who "Never Stop Learning". Please check back often.

American Association of School Librarians lists best websites

A good 5 minute video on how to use Twitter to augment large class (30+) discussion

Highlights the tendency to recreate the victorian, traditional classroom in Second Life and offers some quick examples of alternative experience

"Second life does provide social presence through the avatars we use, lots of opportunities for role play (let's face it, it is at a minimum a role play game), and yes it is immersive, allowing you to experience human from inside the cell walls or visit a detailed simulation of the Cistine Chapel. But the real power of Second Life as a virtual venue for your teaching and learning is the ability to translate real content into something really exciting and powerful. That of course is where the difficulty lies isn't it?"

ABSTRACT This paper reports the findings of a case study in which audio feedback replaced text-based feedback in asynchronous courses. Previous research has demonstrated that participants in online courses can build effective learning communities through text based communication alone. Similarly, it has been demonstrated that instructors for online courses can adequately project immediacy behaviors using textbased communication.

Excellent Video about using VoiceThread to create an engaging and healthy online learning environment.

Sloan-C has recognized outstanding work in the field of online learning through an annual awards process since 2001. The Sloan-C Awards and Recognition Committee has overall responsibility for overseeing and monitoring all Sloan-C awards, including * existing awards * proposing new awards * establishing criteria for all awards * creating and maintaining all procedures for nominations and selection * proposing to the board financial or other considerations for all awards * establishing/empaneling review committees as necessary

"The partners piloted the learning objects and case studies in their own programs and facilitated the dissemination and adoption by others. In order to do this in a cost-effective, quality manner, four types of teams collaborate on meeting the following objectives:"