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Presentation program A slide created by the first presentation graphics company, VCN ExecuVision, in 1982 A presentation program is a software package used to display information in the form of a slide show. It has three major functions: an editor that allows text to be inserted and formatted, a method for inserting and manipulating graphic images, and a slide-show system to display the content.[1] Notable examples[edit] Notable examples of presentation software include:[2] History[edit]
Learning Management Systems - What is an LMS? Learning Management Systems Allow Powerful Training Programs to be delivered on the Go Over the past decade or so, powerful software for managing complex databases have been combined with digital frameworks for managing curriculum, training materials, and evaluation tools. This technology is known as a Learning Management System (LMS). Nearly a billion-dollar industry, LMS products and software allows organizations to develop intelligent electronic coursework; and deliver it with unmatched reach and flexibility. The Best LMS (Learning Management Systems) of 2017 - Absorb LMS Online Learning Is Huge E-learning is a big business, one worth many billions of dollars. But although massive open online courses (MOOCs) have attracted outsized media attention, the reality doesn't quite match the hype, yet. Learning management systems (LMS), on the other hand, have already enabled many universities, organizations, and businesses to develop, assign, and track online learning. With hundreds of vendors, however, choosing an LMS isn't a simple task.
Educational Software Educational software is computer software, the primary purpose of which is teaching or self-learning. History[edit] Early History, 1940s - 1970s[edit] Results: Learning Management Systems A Learning Management System (LMS) automates the administration, testing, tracking and reporting of learner progress through online courses. This guide will help help you navigate the LMS software market and make an informed buying decision for your organization. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is a Learning Management System or LMS? What is a learning management system? A learning management system (LMS) is a software-based platform that facilitates the management, delivery, and measurement of an organization’s corporate eLearning programs. Most learning management systems are cloud-based software solutions that companies use as their fundamental tool for managing their corporate training programs.
Virtual Microscope The Virtual Microscope The Virtual Microscope is a Java application that supports interactive viewing of high-resolution, multi-dimensional image datasets from various microscopes. We currently support data from a Philips Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM), and a Fluorescence Light Microscope. Download the Virtual Microscope interface→ Interface Controls The interface provides a simulation of our actual microscope interface(s). 9 Questions to Help You Select the Best Learning Management System Globally, companies and organizations spent between $1.8 and $1.9 billion on learning management systems in 2013, according to Bersin & Associates. With big dollars at stake, it’s important to find the best learning management system to meet your needs. These 9 questions will help you focus your search, selection, and implementation efforts.
Constructivism Jean Piaget: founder of Constructivism In past centuries, constructivist ideas were not widely valued due to the perception that children's play was seen as aimless and of little importance. Jean Piaget did not agree with these traditional views, however. He saw play as an important and necessary part of the student's cognitive development and provided scientific evidence for his views. Today, constructivist theories are influential throughout much of the non-formal learning sector. One good example of constructivist learning in a non-formal setting is the Investigate Centre at The Natural History Museum, London. Constructionism Seymour Papert Seymour Papert defined constructionism in a proposal to the National Science Foundation entitled Constructionism: A New Opportunity for Elementary Science Education as follows: "The word constructionism is a mnemonic for two aspects of the theory of science education underlying this project. From constructivist theories of psychology we take a view of learning as a reconstruction rather than as a transmission of knowledge. Then we extend the idea of manipulative materials to the idea that learning is most effective when part of an activity the learner experiences as constructing is a meaningful product.".[2] As Papert and Idit Harel say at the start of Situating Constructionism, "It is easy enough to formulate simple catchy versions of the idea of constructionism; for example, thinking of it as 'learning-by-making'.
Project-based learning Project-based learning (PBL) is considered an alternative to paper-based, rote memorization, teacher-led classrooms. Proponents of project-based learning cite numerous benefits to the implementation of these strategies in the classroom including a greater depth of understanding of concepts, broader knowledge base, improved communication and interpersonal/social skills, enhanced leadership skills, increased creativity, and improved writing skills. John Dewey initially promoted the idea of "learning by doing." John Dewey, 1902 Markham (2011) describes project-based learning (PBL) as: " PBL integrates knowing and doing. Students learn knowledge and elements of the core curriculum, but also apply what they know to solve authentic problems and produce results that matter.
Hybrid Course Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace.[1] While still attending a “brick-and-mortar” school structure, face-to-face classroom methods are combined with computer-mediated activities.[2] Proponents of blending learning cite the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach.[3] Schools with blended learning models may also choose to reallocate resources to boost student achievement outcomes.[4] Terminology[edit] History of the term[edit]
One to one computing In the context of education, one-to-one computing (sometimes abbreviated as "1:1") refers to academic institutions, such as schools or colleges, issuing each enrolled student an electronic device in order to access the Internet, digital course materials and digital textbooks. The concept has been actively explored and sporadically implemented since the late 1990s.[1] One-to-one computing is frequently contrasted with a policy of "bring your own device" (BYOD), which encourages or requires students to use their own laptops, smartphones or other electronic devices in class. One-to-one computing offers the benefits of equal access, standardization, easy upgrades, simple networking and the ability to monitor student progress and online behavior.
Self-paced instruction Self-paced instruction is any kind of instruction that proceeds based on learner response. The content itself can be curriculum, corporate training, technical tutorials, or any other subject that does not require the immediate response of an instructor. Self-paced instruction is constructed in such a way that the learner proceeds from one topic or segment to the next at his/her own speed.