Using Online Interaction to Break Your Addiction to Classroom Training

Some good ideas for getting online interactive training going and using games to create engaging learning spaces. Using Online Interaction to Break Your Addiction to Classroom Training

Building the Library of Tomorrow

Here is an approach that Penn is taking. This site was suggested to us by Pat Willis, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Building the Library of Tomorrow

Building the Library of Tomorrow

Here is an approach that Penn is taking. This site was suggested to us by Pat Willis, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Building the Library of Tomorrow

Shared learning objects

A repository of shared learning objects from Midland South Community College. Many of these could help us out, I think! Shared learning objects

LLT Vol8Num3: SECOND LANGUAGE SOCIALIZATION IN A BILINGUAL CHAT ROOM: GLOBAL AND LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS

This article, from the Language Learning and Technolgy journal, is a fascinating qualitative study that discusses the usage patterns of bilingual Cantonese/American students in a Hong Kong chat room, and the ways in which they use this chat room as a "safe place" to practice and to learn more English. I found it fascinating! LLT Vol8Num3: SECOND LANGUAGE SOCIALIZATION IN A BILINGUAL CHAT ROOM: GLOBAL AND LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS

Course Management Systems and the Reinvention of Instruction

This article has the interesting approach of using a CMS for two purposes: 1) instructing a completey online course and 2) using the CMS to supplement a f2f course. I would really like to get a discussion like this going on the ENGAGE-L list. More later...Course Management Systems and the Reinvention of Instruction

Weblogg-ed - Using Weblogs and RSS in Education

I enjoyed this blog entry, which gave a truly balanced view of blogs:" both the good and the bad. I wonder which way this will work out for me? Probably some entirely different way. :-) Weblogg-ed - Using Weblogs and RSS in Education :

However, I've got to agree with the student's comments on the blog vs. a discussion board. I think that the discussion tool may be much better suited for a lively conversation, while a blog would be most useful for professional reflection and development. I know it's certainly helped me to think about my instruction a lot more.

An empirical study of the effect of information technology expenditures on student achievement. Information technology, Productivity, Educational tech

Troublesome, if it's so. We'll have to see. An empirical study of the effect of information technology expenditures on student achievement. Information technology, Productivity, Educational technology, Standardized testing, Internet in schools, Computers in schools

Print: The Chronicle: 1/30/2004: How Computers Change the Way We Think

Print: The Chronicle: 1/30/2004: How Computers Change the Way We Think Sherry Turkle's reflection on the effects that technology has on us, or rather, the difference between the world of now and the world that we grew up in. Interesting ideas that I'd like to address more later.

Blogbox.com

Two of my favorite words: "free" and "toy" featured in this article. Blogbox is a free set of tools to add multimedia and content to your blog. I haven't gotten a chance to take a look at it yet, so please let me know what you think if you try these out. Blogbox.com

From eLearning Dialogue: Student's View of CMS

A much-neglected view: one student's view of the use of a Course Management System. eLearning Dialogue Amazing, isn't it, that while we're trying to be student-centered, this is the first article like this that I've read? It's possible that professors are busy talking to their students about what's going on with instructional technology, and that this need is being filled. Somehow, I doubt it.

EDTEC Saturday Seminar: Weblogs for Writing

Surprise, surprise that Bernie Dodge has an excellent resource on blogging on his own blog. Par for the course. However, I'm just glad that he keeps sharing these great resources! That's an interesting idea for a workshop format...one hour one week, one hour the next, and web-based discussions in between. You know, I think something like that would really go over well at Marietta. EDTEC Saturday Seminar: Weblogs for Writing

DigitalJournal.com - Digital Culture For Creative MindsThe

An excellent overview of the Copyright Extension Act. And my students don't believe me when I call it the Mickey Mouse Copyright Act! This article is an excellent overview of the law as well as the reasons behind the law. DigitalJournal.com - Digital Culture For Creative Minds

Quick Tips about Blogs--OLN

Here's a collection of resources by the Ohio Learning Network about blogs in education, complete with articles and example blogs. Enjoy! Quick Tips

Innovate - October/November 2004

The inaugural issue of a new interactive journal about online learning. Some interesting articles this month about learning objects and curriculum change, among others. It should be an interesting journal to be a part of! Innovate - October/November 2004

Teacher-to-Teacher Workshops

This is a new initiative sponsored by thte government with the idea f bringing professional development to teacher in all parts of the country via online professional development. I think this is one of the best applications of the Internet, to bring just-in-time professional development to even those who live in rural areas or those who can't fit professional development into their schedules until 10 p.m. Teacher-to-Teacher Workshops

Weblogs in Education: Bringing the World to the Liberal Arts Classroom

An interesting story detailing several uses of blogs in the liberal arts classroom, with links to many more resources. I've not completely checked all of these out yet, but I'm looking forward to it. The NITLE News Volume 2, Number 1, winter 2003, by Sarah Lohnes

CNN.com - Some professors won't give up chalk for technology's sake - Oct 5, 2004

The chalkboard is back in the spotlight at the center of controversy. It should be no stranger at this point. :-) CNN.com - Some professors won't give up chalk for technology's sake - Oct 5, 2004

Designing blogs for education - by Jonathan Briggs

Some interesting insights on using blogs for education, mostly in outline form. It'll be a good place to interact, I think. Designing blogs for education - by Jonathan Briggs

The Chronicle: 9/17/2004: With This Enrollment, a Toy Surprise

The next stage in technology enticements for students? The Chronicle: 9/17/2004: With This Enrollment, a Toy Surprise


Sharon Douglass sent this along. I think this is important to consider as we continue our discussion on the laptop requirements. Are we trying to do another gimmick? If so, then there are much less expensive ways to provide a tangible incentive to students. Is this a road that will lead us to better learning for students? If not, then why should we consider this