"Mobile devices like iPads and Androids have transformed the way we experience boredom. No longer is a wayward commuter forced to play Snake or Tetris, occupying themselves in a hardly satisfying, and utterly pixelated virtual reality. The tablet or smart phone-wielding travelers can now immerse themselves in an entire library of art and culture-related distractions, finding solace in everything from a Vincent van Gogh game to a digital version of the Louvre."
More recently, researchers have begun to adapt the model to better
understand the how the connection between face-to-face and online learning might boost
potential of hybrid formats to function as interactive communities of inquiry
"There are a variety of ways to learn from someone else's experience. Start by reading and researching. Libraries and the internet are great sources for exploration. When using the internet, look for recognized and reliable sources. There's lots of erroneous information on the web, so be discriminating.
Attend classes. You have many choices for live or online classes on virtually any subject that interests you. If you're so inclined, you can work full or part time on a degree. Adding academic credentials to your resume is always beneficial.
Find a mentor who is an expert in the area you are interested in. Offer to volunteer, apprentice, or intern. Working with an authority in a particular field is a great way to acquire lots of experience quickly.
Observe people who are already where you want to be. You don't have to know them personally. You can read about them, read books and articles they write, or follow media accounts of their exploits.
Join associations or professional groups in your area of interest. They are an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with experienced people. You will have many opportunities to ask questions and attend a variety of educational forums."
I found myself almost getting on board this article until I got to the end: "Don't waste time learning from your own experiences. Acquire an edge by learning from what others have already been through. Whatever your goals may be, there are those who have a lot to teach you because they have already traveled your path."
I believe there is great benefit to being reflective on one's own actions and experiences. At the end of the day, we certainly can learn and make connections through other's experiences, but frankly we go to bed, and wake up, as ourselves every day. The more we understand and know ourselves the better we can be accurate guides.
"THE EDITORS OF THE Public Library of Science (PLOS) family of scientific journals recently decided to give their authors much more specific instructions for sharing data. They announced that "authors must make all data publicly available, without restriction, immediately upon publication of the article." They defined data as "any and all of the digital materials that are collected and analyzed in the pursuit of scientific advances," and now require authors to provide a "data availability statement" that serves the purpose of "describing where and how others can access each dataset that underlies the findings.""
Describes emergence of 'academic innovation centers' that integrate faculty development, instructional design, (and tech) for innovation and change in teaching and learning aimed at improving student success.
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