TIPS Online - September 2000: Online Course Hosting Online Course Hosting In an effort to facilitate online course development by California Community Colleges, the Chancellor’s Office is pleased to announce a statewide online course-hosting plan that is available to all community colleges for the 2000-2001 school year. This plan has been developed by and is operated through the coordinated efforts of the five California Virtual Campus Centers (CVC). Intended to support colleges in their online startup efforts, the hosting services program provides the following opportunities to California Community Colleges for one year: Participation in the CVC WebCT or Blackboard license at no charge for a fixed number of user accounts. The CVC program was made available to host online courses and development by the beginning of the Fall 2000 semester. For more information, please visit the CVC Web site:
The Library Voice (blog) Over the last year, we have replaced and added a few scanners to our elementary and secondary libraries. As I looked at scanners, there were several things I took into account to ensure that the scanners met the needs of my library, students and school community. Let me share my top 5 helpful tips to consider when purchasing a new scanner for your library. 1. Compatibility: Ensure that the scanner is compatible with your library's software and barcode symbology. Did you know that modern scanners are programmable and configureable? 2. 3. After all, it is much easier to move the scanner to the books instead of the books to the scanner. 4, Warranty and Support: Evaluate the warranty and support options offered by the vendor. 5. As I looked for two new scanners for our libraries, I was excited to see that our friends at Follett are having a scanner sale! I got 30% off the Destiny scanners I chose for our library.
UniMOOC about ed2go Research Roundup about MOOCs and Online Learning The rising of MOOCs brings the interest of scrutinizing the effectiveness of online learning. Definitely it’s not a new-born baby, even MIT’s OpenCourseWare is more than 10 years old. But the Web2.0 technologies and new concepts have brought something different and evolving. Journalist’s Resource has put together a roundup on those significant research papers in the past : MOOCs and online learning: Research roundup. A 2012 survey indicated that 41% of those studying online were working professionals, while 31% were undergraduates and graduates. Taking online learning as a great opportunity to enhance personalized learning is a good idea. “Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies”Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. 2010. Excerpt: “Proponents of postsecondary online education were buoyed by a 2009 meta-analysis sponsored by the U.S.
JOLT - Journal of Online Learning and Teaching My Open Courses videolectures.net 197 Educational YouTube Channels You Should Know About 197 Educational YouTube Channels You Should Know About If you don’t have a YouTube channel as an education provider, there’s a good chance you’re behind the times. Nearly every major educational institution in the world now hosts its own collection of videos featuring news, lectures, tutorials, and open courseware. Just as many individuals have their own channel, curating their expertise in a series of broadcasted lessons. These channels allow instructors to share information and blend media in unprecedented and exciting new ways. From teaching Mandarin Chinese to busting myths about Astronomy, the educational possibilities are virtually endless pun intended! Because we can now sift through thousands of resources while navigating a single repository, the potential for inspiration and growth in the field of education has reached a new height. Here are the top channels worth following based on views, subscriptions, and quality of content: General Physical Sciences Engineering & Technology Mr.
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