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Helix, a new tool that seeks to reinvent what learning-management software can do. It's a "learning environment" that uses personalized narratives to engage students and explain why learning is important. It's driven by a data-hungry brain, which helps the platform evolve as students use it. As part-technology company and part-educational institution, they can do things-like letting students adjust their semester schedules based on their learning goals.

"Available now: a guide to using Twitter in university research, teaching, and impact activities"

Revolutionize Education Using Learning Analytics

"Clay Shirky: How cognitive surplus will change the world" in short: the theory, which says that due to a massive increase in leisure time that is facilitated by ascending prosperity, people have a "cognitive surplus" at their disposal. until recently, it has mostly been used as a means to watch tv, but it should be employed differently.

"theory and Practice of Online Learning, edited by Terry Anderson and Fathi Elloumi, is concerned with assisting providers of online education with useful tools to carry out the teaching and learning transactions online."

disruptive change in higher education

Background Learning today happens everywhere But it's often difficult to get recognition for skills and achievements gained outside of school. Mozilla's Open Badges project is working to solve that problem, making it easy for any organization or learning community to issue, earn and display badges across the web. +++

OpenStudy is a social learning network where students ask questions, give help, and connect with other students studying the same things. Our mission is to make the world one large study group, regardless of school, location, or background. http://blog.openstudy.com/

Summary of the two surveys " 2010 Sloan Consortium Report" and "Managing Online Education (MOE) survey" -use of online courses rises (more increase in future expected) -institutions make money on online education,others uncertain of profitability -students take "traditional" courses online -restructuring of universities´ online program are happening -> triggered by budget issues and change in leadership ... -objective assesment (comparison) of online/traditional courses not possible -half of faculties who teach online must complete a mandatory training program (for students?, 22 hours) -> awarness that online education is different from traditional education "Managing Online Education (MOE) survey" : http://www.campuscomputing.net/item/2010-managing-online-education-survey-wvideo%20

university of texas in austin article: "Social Media Actually Strengthen Social Ties, Various Demographics Engage Differently, Study Says"