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Weiqin Sun

Moodlerooms To Launch Plug-In for Live@edu Integration - 0 views

thejournal.com/...for-liveatedu-integration.aspx

web2.0 information literacy Moodle Window live

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  • Weiqin Sun on 10 Feb 12
     
    This is a news announcing that a free plug-in designed to integrate open-source learning management system Moodle with Microsoft's Live@edu services will be available for download from Moodle.org on Thursday, February 23. Window live is a mature social online tool while Moodle is famous for its education use, when these two integrated to each other, students can benefit from window live's social functions within Moodle's and log into Moodle from window live ID.
  • Weiqin Sun on 10 Feb 12
     
    It is a smart move as Moodle has realized the necessity to integrating online social tools into e-learning environment, in order to motivate students' learning.
randy woodis

Prezi presentation on ancient Civilizations - 8 views

prezi.com/...ancient-civilizations

2.0 web prezi education history lesson plans teacher tips

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  • randy woodis on 11 Apr 11
     
    I am trying this again - last link went to site on news stand but not to actual presentation and would not open Example of prezi presentation. Also at the top are tabs to learn how to make a prezi presentation and an explore tab showing other prezi presentations and reasons to make one. Good background for anyone to learn more about Prezi.
  • Megan Bilodeau on 12 Apr 11
     
    Wowie zowie. That's a lot of information in that presentation! I could see how that would be a great overview of world civ to then have the students dig deeper for a research project.
Ann Chapman

Open Education | DCU - 0 views

www4.dcu.ie/index.shtml

Communication

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  • Ann Chapman on 23 Jun 14
     
    The Dublin City University of Ireland site popped out at me. As I got into exploring the site, it reminded me of all the things we have discussed on "communication" and online education. The President of the university, Professor Brian MacCraith said of the learning experience at DCU "Online platforms are changing the traditional teaching and learning paradigms. Technology is providing an enhancement of choices and flexibility. Learning happens any time, any place." The website also displayed specific and detailed regulations for students to be good digital citizens! Along with lots of other great stuff!
Karen Bradford

The Facts on Higher Order Thinking - 4 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...facts-on-higher-order-thinking

communication education HOTS Blooms taxonomy

shared by Karen Bradford on 21 May 11 - No Cached
  • Jason Finley on 21 May 11
     
    Article that opens up the Chicken and the Egg discussion when it comes to Higher Order Thinking Skills. "Are beginning courses the best time to teach facts? Must students know the facts before they can think at higher levels? Asked a bit differently, is knowing the facts all that's needed to think at higher levels? Must students practice making connections, integrating facts and applying information, or can they do that automatically (once) they've got the facts?
  • Karen Bradford on 22 May 11
     
    Teaching students to think using higher order thinking skills may require teachers to think using higher order thinking skills. This article surely has me pondering the question, "Must students know the facts before they can think at higher levels?"
Pam Foster

Hackers conference invites kids! - 1 views

www.eschoolnews.com/...ackers-conference-invites-kids

communication technology hacking

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  • Pam Foster on 09 Aug 11
     
    Children are being invited to a Defcon conference in Las Vega, this August 2011, to learn how to become hackers. A major emphasis of the event is the use of hacking skills for positive purposes. The children will be encouraged to put their knowledge to good use and avoid the temptations of becoming a black hat hacker. Apparently the US authorities, intelligence officials and security officers will be attending to keep an eye out for promising hackers who can be hired to help fight cybercrime. How's that for open communication! The Inquirer - Computer hardware news and downloads. Visit the download store today.
Joanne Hentnick

Pros, cons of iPads for kindergarteners discussed at budget workshop - 5 views

www.sunjournal.com/...1012316

classroom ipad kindergarten

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  • Joanne Hentnick on 17 Apr 11
     
    Most city councilors in Auburn, ME agree that the iPad is a wonderful piece of technology, but at $500 an iPad, is it worth it?
  • Daniel Maak on 18 Apr 11
     
    This was the article I decided to blog about, and let me sum up my feelings by quoting myself: "...placing (an iPad) into the hands of a five year old is akin to letting your preschooler play with a set of keys over an open sewer grate; in other words, you don't.
Linda Stanley

FCC Prepares to Vote on E-Rate Overhaul - 0 views

www.edweek.org/...36erate.h33.html

web2.0 collaboration technology

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  • Linda Stanley on 16 Jul 14
     
    Schools and libraries hungry for faster and more reliably funded Wi-Fi connections will be watching the July 11 open meeting of the Federal Communications Commission closely. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's long-awaited E-rate modernization plan, which he released in outline form on June 20, will be discussed by commissioners and presumably voted on during the meeting. This article is so on topic right now. As we move forward and learn to incorporate the new technologies and collaborative tools for our students, isn't it sad that some school districts have to worry about how they will pay for access. Since this article has been posted, the FCC did vote to modernize the school and libraries E-rate. Unfortunately, this problem will continue to be present for the foreseeable future. Linda
Ann Chapman

Efficient and Effective Feedback in the Online Classroom - 20 views

www.netvibes.com/pamojavhs

communication

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  • Miss OConnor on 28 Mar 11
     
    A discussion of "disruptive innovations" and how online learning can be used in brick and mortar schools to engage students in richer, more complex learning experience and increase student/teacher interactions.
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  • randy woodis on 06 Apr 11
     
    Example of prezi presentation. Also at the top are tabs to learn how to make a prezi presentation and an explore tab showing other prezi presentations and reasons to make one. Good background for anyone to learn more about Prezi.
  • ruby xu on 21 Jul 11
     
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  • jane sun on 15 Oct 12
     
    Nowadays IPAD is being used in the classrooms for more and more functions. This article introduced APPs offering 5 new software and assistive technology for special needs kids.They have a lot of other options for a child's particular needs. I am sure IPAD(APPLE) will keep their great contribution in the education in the future.
  • Sister Jacqueline on 06 Feb 13
     
    "We believe the more connected students are with their peers and instructors, the more likely they are to enjoy the overall experience and successfully complete their course. Decades of research from scholars such as Lev Vygotsky and Gabriel Tarde indicate that by making groups more interactive and social, student learning experiences can become more productive and fun. We are working hard to evolve the online learning process from markedly remote to highly collaborative." Original article site: http://adaptcourseware.com/adapt-courseware-delivers-new-social-learning-tools-to-improve-student-engagement/
  • Sister Jacqueline on 06 Feb 13
     
    Online homework is beneficial to students. They get feedback promptly, even more promptly than that provided by very conscientious instructors. Online homework can also be designed so that it allows students to work on areas that frequently cause trouble and/or on areas where the individual student is having difficulty. Original Article site: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/online-homework-systems-can-boost-student-achievement/
  • Jean Bostley on 24 May 13
     
    This brief article points out that many new online teachers focus on two of the three critical elements identified by Garrison, Anderson, and Archer (2000) that support instruction and learning: cognitive presence and teaching presence. The third, social presence, might be overlooked. The article's author, Dr. Oliver Dreon, offers five ways to build social presence in an online class, many of which are familiar to the VHS community.
  • Sonia Vasan on 01 Aug 13
     
    While this article is about 'flipping' in general, it also describes a team-based learning approach to flipping. The author used this approach at the university level by grouping students into heterogeneous and permanent teams of six or seven. The students then used the author's templates to explore course material.
  • Denise Oliveira on 02 Aug 13
     
    This article fully explains implementation of blogging in a classroom. The teacher explains: expectations; use of blog posts for classroom discussions, and decorum. She highlights that student blogging enables her to bring to the classroom, without pinpointing a particular student: "insightful responses, inaccurate interpretations, good questions, and lively exchanges". Excellent Information!
  • mcarolan on 10 Jun 14
     
    This is actually one of the most useful blog things I've seen. It's a solid reminder that teaching an online course is not a checkout for the teacher. Students really want constant feedback - because many things are not verbally explained and the students have to break them down into steps for themselves, it can be overwhelming. They want to know "Am I doing this right? Is this what you're looking for?" so constant feedback and grading reinforcement in more necessary online than in f2f.
  • Cheryl Zaino on 13 Jun 14
     
    This blog really hits home with me. I do get overwhelmed at all the different places I have to navigate to get my work done, so it is important, as the article stated to have an easy-to-access-course - design. Trying to tab to resources , clicking on links, then opening up different websites. I love the videos, which help me, because I am a visual learner. As stated in the article, it is difficult for the teachers to be present all the time.to answer questions, but if students and teachers work together the class can work out. Some students take longer to master a new process than other, so good communication is the key here.
  • cabrantes on 17 Jun 14
     
    The article explains the importance of Problem-Based Learning in Education. It is crucial to create lessons that incorporate interesting, safe and useful activities.
  • Ann Chapman on 25 Jun 14
     
    I read this and thought how true it is that giving feedback to students taking an online course...or working on a website etc. is as important as feedback we give on essay writing, reading, speaking and listening. Feedback is a key communication tool for students to know where they stand. As is any feedback - provided it is constructive.
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