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I'm an online higher education tutor. Some of you may read that last sentence as a confession, rather than a simple statement of fact. Why? In my view, it is because – despite its growing popularity and valuable role in the future of higher education – online learning is still a mystery to many in academia, and viewed with prejudice by some. Take me, for example. I'm not a radical, or anti-establishment – I've loved and respected working at every university I've joined.
That's something I share in common with my students. These students don't pursue online degrees as second best, nor are they students who have somehow been enticed away from traditional universities with promises of a better answer. So what are online students like? Tutorials are another aspect of online higher education that seems to mystify and confuse the onlooker. And what about the quality of the qualifications themselves?
Google launches tool to determine data use after death. 11 April 2013Last updated at 22:14 ET The feature applies to Google-run Gmail, Google Plus, YouTube, Picasa and other services Google will allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online, the first major company to deal with the sensitive issue.
The feature applies to email, social network Google Plus and other accounts. Users can choose to delete data after a set period of time, or pass it on to specific people. Internet users around the world have expressed concern about what happens to their data after their demise. "We hope that this new feature will enable you to plan your digital afterlife - in a way that protects your privacy and security - and make life easier for your loved ones after you're gone," Google said in a blogpost. California-based Google also owns YouTube, photo-sharing service Picasa and Blogger. Google said users can opt to have their data deleted after three, six, nine or 12 months of inactivity. Google Map Maker edit tools extended to cover the UK. 11 April 2013Last updated at 01:02 ET By Leo Kelion Technology reporter Users can add four different kinds of features to the firm's online maps Google is expanding its Map Maker edit tools to the UK.
The browser-based software allows users to add details about buildings, hiking trails, vegetation and other features to its maps of the country. Suggested additions and amendments are reviewed by other users and the firm's own staff before going live. The move comes at a time when Apple, Nokia and others are investing heavily in rival "free-to-use" mapping technologies. Experts suggest the rise of GPS-enabled devices means the efforts could hold the key to future profits if the firms add location-triggered adverts or use the data to promote situation-specific services. But for now they see little or no financial return from their current smartphone map apps beyond the value added to their brands. Virtual Learning Environments: e-portfolio. 07 Oct 2013 Ofsted Ref: 120361 Introduction This suite of materials on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) reflects what we have been seeing on inspection, or as the result of visits and research, and offers resources and ideas for those looking to improve their Virtual Learning Environments.
Watch the welcome message: and find out more in the Ofsted VLE portfolio introduction (ppt 9.4MB) – open in slide show mode to hear the narration. The portfolio offers the following resources – you can download each individually, or save a zip file containing all the resources. Section 1: case studies To provide ideas or inspiration we offer a selection of case studies of providers that have, in our judgement, been using virtual learning environments well. Plugin: Live Twitter Feeds Into Powerpoint! Moodle 2.5 is here! As promised Moodle HQ has now released the much anticipated Moodle 2.5.
It is already available to download from the Moodle.org sit e and from GIT . The Moodle Docs for 2.5 are also available. There are a lot of cool new things and improved old things in this release which are sure to make many users admins and teachers alike very happy. These include: Badges (see blog/video post ) Installing Add-ons from inside Moodle UI (see blog/video post ) Forms improvements (see blog/video post ) UI Improvements (see blog post ) New themes (see blog post ) Drag and Drop updates Assignment enhancements Templates for essay questions in Quiz Performance improvements Starting with this release Moodle Docs will now have a page outlining the new release key feature improvements. Orange - Digital Dirt - Think About How You Act Online.wmv. Technology for Inclusive Learning.
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