School Should Be More Like Camp. The Importance of Authenticity Inside and Outside the Classroom. I teach graduate educational technology courses at Boise State University to mostly in-service teachers.
One of them is Integrating Technology Into the Classroom. It as a course with a project-based learning framework. Learners are given a series of course projects and asked to develop learning activities for their particular content areas and grade levels. Examples include developing a video library and associated lesson for their content area; developing a lesson for their content area that uses social media, etc. Syllabus as Manifesto: A Critical Approach to Classroom Culture. Syllabi that reflect the mundane, bureaucratic requirements of the University are at risk of setting an equally banal classroom atmosphere.
While administrative personnel may argue otherwise, the syllabus is not simply a contract between teacher and student. Rather, a syllabus should be a manifesto that serves as a founding document detailing the rights of the students and the pedagogy of the classroom. Over time, the syllabus has become perfunctory. How To Become A Better Online Researcher. When we ‘research’ things now, we generally aren’t referring to spending time in a library – or even referring to spending time online accessing specific library or school research databases.
The word ‘research’ largely refers to the act of typing words into your internet search bar and seeing what the Wise Old Web tells you. There is so much information out there, and while a web search isn’t necessarily a bad thing (and we’d encourage you to head back to the ‘ol library to see what resources they have to offer you), there are definitely some things you can to do get the best search results possible out of a simple web search. Diversify. Is Rereading the Material a Good Study Strategy? Lots of good writing on the science of learning is coming out now and it’s needed.
For too long we have known too little about learning—I won’t digress into the reasons why. We need to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about this science. Here’s a case in point. Most students (about 80% according to survey data) “study” textbooks and other assigned reading materials by rereading them. Yes, I know. The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons.
Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about digital copyrights and fair use in the news and online – particularly with the whole SOPA/PIPA uproar that recently swept the web.
Google Image Search Adds Easy Interface for Finding Images Licensed for Re-Use – ProfHacker - Blogs. Here at ProfHacker, we’ve written a number of posts over the years about Creative Commons licenses, which are intended to “give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work.”
For example, I’ve explained how to find free online content that you’re allowed to re-use. Jason showed us the basics of searching the photo site Flickr for images with Creative Commons licenses. And Julie discussed using Creative Commons licensed material in the classroom. Recently, Google’s Matt Cutts took to Twitter to announce a change to the search interface for Google Images, making it easier for users to find Creative Commons licensed images: Now you can slice/dice Google image searches by usage rights under "Search tools. Debunking the Myth of the 10,000-Hours Rule: What It Actually Takes to Reach Genius-Level Excellence. By Maria Popova How top-down attention, feedback loops, and daydreaming play into the science of success.
What DOES An Online Teacher Do? Philosophy. Reframe your picture of conflict - Relate Better - Article - More Than Medication. The Digital Public Library of America – A Wonderful Free Resource for Education. The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) officially opened to the public on April 19, 2013.
Though still in its infancy, the DPLA is a mightily ambitious undertaking that strives to give free access to the best of America’s libraries, museums and archives. Launched with the support of multiple partners such as the Smithsonian, the New York Public Library, the National Archives, and an array of highly respected institutions of learning including Harvard, the DPLA opened with more than two million items on display. According to executive director Dan Cohen in an article featured online by the Huffington Post, this is just the beginning, and the public can expect “tens of millions (of additional resources) to come in the years ahead.”
5 Useful Free Web Tools for Project Based Learning assignments. Internet Catalogue. Teaching Disruptively. Teaching Disruptively.
Beyond Rigor. Intellectually rigorous work lives, thrives, and teems proudly outside conventional notions of academic rigor.
Although institutions of higher education only recognize rigor when it mimics mastery of content, when it creates a hierarchy of expertise, when it maps clearly to pre-determined outcomes, there are works of exception — multimodal, collaborative, and playful — that push the boundaries of disciplinary allegiances, and don’t always wear their brains on their sleeves, so to speak. Hybrid Pedagogy focuses on creating conversations within and outside institutional structures that often eschew multimodal, collaborative, playful work. Upcycled Education: Flow theory and motivation. Say this last name five times fast (pronounced chick-sent-me-high-ee). Ready? Csikszentmihalyi, Csikszentmihalyi, Csikszentmihalyi, Csikszentmihalyi, Csikszentmihalyi.
5 Presentation Brainstorming Warm-ups. This post was written by Scott Schwertly Scott is the Founder and CEO of Ethos3. Everyone knows that productive brainstorming sessions are imperative to creating stellar presentations. Global Dignity Day 2013! A Call for Participation! Dear Educators! On Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 , schools and organizations from around the world will once again celebrate Global Dignity Day (GD).
Faculty eCommons Rethinking Your Online Classroom with Connectivism. Faculty eCommons Pinterest Goes to College. Home » Featured Pinterest is a popular social media tool many people use to locate and share visual content. Pinterest is a jackpot for finding creative recipes, decorating tips, and more. But how can the unique visual and social power of Pinterest be harnessed for the academic setting? 'MOOC' Provider Coursera Moves Into K-12 Teacher Training - Marketplace K-12. Coursera, a major player in the world of providing "massively open online courses" in higher education, is making its first move into the K-12 landscape through an effort to provide free training and professional development to teachers in the United States and other countries.
College Graduates Deserve Much More Than Transcripts - Commentary. Cracking_the_Credit_Hour_Sept5_0. Helping Colleges Move Beyond the Credit Hour - The Digital Campus 2013. Project Based Learning. Edustange » Don’t let the library languish. I grabbed some books on short and long term health problems this morning. It has been easy to checking the collection slip this year. Angles on learning, particularly after the schooling years. Peer Grading: A Student Perspective in an Open and Online Course. In this post I share my peer grading experience as a student in the e-learning and digital cultures course [edcmooc] offered through Coursera.
I’ll provide readers a window into the student experience —how it works, guidelines provided by the instructors and assignment criteria. I’ll also share the assignment I submitted for this course and share the results—grades and comments provided by four students that evaluated my digital artefact. FAQ_EN. Don’t Lecture Me: Rethinking How College Students Learn. Emily Hanford Physics professor Joe Redish at the University of Maryland. Students can assess themselves! - Teaching using web 2.0.
Overcoming Social and Psychological Barriers to Effective On-line Collaboration. Sw374_en.pdf. Elements of a Communication Plan. Determine the level of intimacy needed to convey a message. A small shop doing big research to improve postsecondary education. A small shop doing big research to improve postsecondary education Posted on 20 February 2013 by Léo Charbonneau. Technology-Enhanced Social-Emotional Activities - Home. Where is reflection in the learning process? University Webinars: Higher Education Videos & Online Programs For How YOU Learn. Presenting with live slides – OER, literacies, libraries and the future preso.
Paulo Freire and informal education. Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy. Lynge. Building Capacity in Greenland’s Educational Reform. Philosophies. 2012-horizon-report-HE.pdf (application/pdf Object) Privacy Laws and Educational Technology.