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Welche Infrastruktur benötigt eLearning?
Thomas Reglin hat mir diesen Artikel vor einigen Tagen zugeschickt, nachdem ich ihn im Anschluss an das Zukunftsforum in Berlin, wo er präsentiert hatte, um seine Materialien gebeten hatte. Das Spannende aus meiner Sicht: Ich hatte ja auf der CeBIT... From
www.weiterbildungsblog.de on May 20, 2005 at 9:51 p.m..
Education as Commodity
According to California's Grade 11 and 12 Language Arts standard, "by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own." What is magic, asks the author, about two million words? And even more to the point, how does such a number take into account the individual needs of students? "It assumes that everybody needs to know exactly the same things in exactly the same proportions." In other words, it turns education into a commodity, like toasters or black Fords. Good discussion, and be sure to read the comments, as Jim Ellsworth replies, "the real standardsHYPHENthe ones en From
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
State Network Chart
One to put in your reference section: this page links to an Excel spreadsheet listing every state public sector or education network in the U.S. "State Networks focus on serving the non-profit/public constituencies, including higher-education, K-12 schools, libraries and state and municipal governments. The missions of state networks vary, from providers of connections services, to end-user support, training of technical and professional personnel, and coordination of purchased services." By Stacia-Ann Chambers, EDUCAUSE Policy Office, May, 2005 [
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Blogtalk Downunder Presentation
James Farmer posts slides and audio to his
Blogtalk Downunder [
photos] presentation, 'Centred Communication' or 'your intranet is like Canberra'. The idea is that planned networks, organized hierarchically, are barren and sterile, while organic networks, organized as a semi-lattice, are not. I'm not sure 'Canberra' is a good example. Yes, the city is a planned city. But I have
been to Canberra and From
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Learning Molecules Model
How do you communicate the concept of learning objects to subject matter experts (SMEs) who may be new to the field? The use of metaphors is recommended, argue the authors. And to this end, eCornell developed a model it calls Learning Molecules. This article describes the learning molecules model: "At the nucleus of the molecule is a Scenario (S)--the contextualizing problem or case study that is the lynchpin of eCornell's application", and surrounding this core are resources, utilities, collaborative tools, and evaluation tools. Of course, this model works only if the SME knows more abou From
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Give Your DVD Player the Finger
Let's just say that there is no way I would submit to a fingerprint exam merely to watch a DVD. That said, I have to wonder about the direction of invention being based on the needs of the vendor, rather than the consumer. I've seen a lot of this lately. By Katie Dean, Wired News, May 19, 2005 [
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OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Competency Based Learning Management
Good article defining and then describing arguments both for and against competency based learning management (CBLM). The idea of CBLM is that a given task or occupation can be broken down to a set of constituent skills. These skills, or competencies, can form the basis of personalized training. Sounds like a good idea. Though I have concerns about employer-driven training programs. But here, I think, is the knock-down argument: "A CBLM system, in a company competing in rapidly-changing dynamic markets, has a half-life of mere months." By Godfrey Parkin, Parkin's Lot, April 30, 2005 [
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Learning Objects " Is the King Naked?
Teemu Leinonen argues that we should throw out the term 'learning object', reasoning that it doesn't add any meaning to the concept we are trying to define. "For me it is still just (learning) content with a good description (metadata) - just like all content should be." Scott Leslie
expresses his agreement, but with a caveat: "my small fear is that in throwing out these terms, we'll also throw out many of the problems they were supposed to be trying to solve - namely enabling learning content to be shared and fo From
OLDaily on May 20, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..
Off to Ireland
I'm off to Ireland for pretty much the rest of the month. I'll be traveling with my family around the south-west of the island. There will be no updates while I'm gone, as it's a real honest-to-goodness vacation, and I'm ready for it! I hope to take lots of pictures while I'm there, so look for some greeny photo goodness when I return. From
megnut on May 20, 2005 at 8:45 p.m..
National Weather Service Public Forecasts to be Gutted?
Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) has introduced a bill (S.786) that, if implemented in its current form, could mean the end of the freely-available and ad-free weather and climate information on the National Weather Service's web site. From
kuro5hin.org on May 20, 2005 at 7:45 p.m..
Japan OCW Alliance
Six Japanese universities have formed the OpenCourseWare (OCW) Alliance to provide online access to their course instructional materials. "The OpenCourseWare project was firstly developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in order to provide a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. In Japan, in cooperation with MIT, the six universities listed below have established the JAPAN OCW ALLIANCE and are now offering the content of their academic courses to the general public." The Alliance web page is avail From
EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on May 20, 2005 at 6:47 p.m..
A classic teacher's dilemma
In a recent entry on his
chess blog, Dennis Monokroussos puts his finger on an important dilemma teachers often face. Dennis is a highly rated chess player and a high-profile chess teacher; his blog is an example of something I don't recall people talking much about, and perhaps he might not agree -- it is primarily a blog that teaches (in this case, mainly chess but also occasionally values and pedagogy). In... From
Weblogs in Higher Education on May 20, 2005 at 5:52 p.m..
Against their will
I've been in other people's classrooms a few times lately, and what I've seen there is a good reminder to myself. Based on these few visits, I'd say that it's awfully easy for teachers to get into a habit of taking a grumpy approach to discipline and order. When a bit more order needs to be established, it is very easy to choose more emotional words, grumpier words, than we might need. Trying to cow or intimidate comes too easily. So I'm still wandering around in the essays of Samuel... From
Weblogs in Higher Education on May 20, 2005 at 4:52 p.m..
La red social eConozco se renueva
Anuncia Albert Armengol que La nueva versión de eConozco ya está online. Si no han probado eConozco les animo a hacerlo. Es la más importante red social orientada a los negocios y a la tecnologÃa en español. Si ya tienen... From
eCuaderno v.2.0 on May 20, 2005 at 4:52 p.m..
Autoblogger
Autoblogger made me snicker. (Thanks to Eszter over at Crooked Timber). The byline is: "You have a life. AutoBlogger helps you live it". From the site's FAQ1. What is AutoBlogger? AutoBlogger is a powerful content-authoring software tool designed for online... From
Monkeymagic on May 20, 2005 at 12:53 p.m..
Gates Spills Details on Office 12 - Peter Galli, eWeek
Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect, on Thursday will confirm that the first beta testing cycle for Office 12, the next version of its desktop productivity suite, will begin this fall and that it currently plans to ship the final From
Techno-News Blog on May 20, 2005 at 11:46 a.m..
The New World of Work - Bill Gates
Over the past decade, software has evolved to build bridges between disconnected islands of information and give people powerful ways to communicate, collaborate and access the data that's most important to them. But the software challenges that lie ahea From
Techno-News Blog on May 20, 2005 at 11:46 a.m..
E3: Photos From the Show Floor
The massive gaming trade show is a feast for the senses as much as it's a cash cow for the game makers. So we roam the show floor, looking to bring a little of the E3 experience to life through photos. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
Stem Cells Made to Order
Korean scientists derive disease-specific stem cells from cloned human embryos, bringing stem-cell transplantation therapy closer to reality. Could the advance spur pro-cloning legislation? By Kristen Philipkoski. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
Japanese Games Go Wild
While some Japanese companies have been churning out more-mainstream games, a plethora of original, offbeat games are on their way from the Land of the Rising Sun. Chris Kohler reports from E3. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
Virtual Vermin Saves Lab Rats
Every year, medical researchers sacrifice 18 million animals in the cause of advancing science. But a new tool could spare a lot of lives. By John Gartner. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
Webcams Keep the Mystery Alive
The internet may have created a culture of full exposure, but the mysterious still retains its allure. Commentary by Regina Lynn. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
Wright Hopes to Spore Another Hit
Genius game designer Will Wright gives an exclusive E3 interview about his next game, Spore. A Q&A with the great innovator by Daniel Terdiman. From
Wired News on May 20, 2005 at 10:46 a.m..
La comunicación en las organizaciones
Se abre el plazo de inscripción para dos programas universitarios de formación en comunicación corporativa en los que participo: Lima (junio/julio 2005) Programa para directivos en Comunicación Corporativa organizado por la Facultad de Comunicación de la Universidad de Piura en... From
eCuaderno v.2.0 on May 20, 2005 at 9:46 a.m..
Enabling Mobile Learning
Mobile Learning ist immer noch kein Thema, dass mein Herz schneller schlagen lässt. Aus meine Sicht ist es zuerst einmal ein neues Atttribut ("mobile"), das die bekannten ("online", "flexibel", "jederzeit", "an jedem Ort", usw.) ergänzt, teilweise auch nur ersetzt. Natürlich... From
www.weiterbildungsblog.de on May 20, 2005 at 7:51 a.m..
For CMS vendors: Features and benefits
Features and benefits Importance to consumers? Very important48% Important39% Somewhat important10% Not important3% How do vendor websites rate? Very good11% Good35% Acceptable37% Poor14% Very poor3% Every product has a unique mix of strengths and weaknesses. Customers need to know... From
Column Two on May 20, 2005 at 6:47 a.m..
Friday, May 20, 2005
Within a 10-mile radius of our house, there are 5 Kroger's, 4 Publix, a Super Wal-Mart (and another one soon to open two miles of our subdivision), a Neighborhood Market Wal-Mart, a Sam's Club (and a rumor of another one being built), and a Super Target. From
RHPT.com on May 20, 2005 at 5:57 a.m..
Writing Assessment Online
Cabell County seventh- and tenth-graders made history in March when they took the West Virginia writing assessment online. At the Cabell County School Board meeting Tuesday night, the board reviewed the county's assessment results. Related story Cabell County School Board... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 5:54 a.m..
Weak schools shut
Failing schools in England are being closed at the rate of one every eight days, official figures reveal. The Queen's Speech outlined plans for a more streamlined approach to shutting underachieving schools BBC NEWS | Education | Weak school shut... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 5:54 a.m..
The Role of Critical Thinking
Research indicates that critically reflective learning provides students with an opportunity to evaluate concepts learned and apply them to their experiences, contemplating its affect on future learning. This process occurs in a learning community where student interaction and feedback fuels... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 5:54 a.m..
Society for Applied Learning Technology
Washington DC Interactive Technologies Conference August 24-26, 2005 Overview In government, industry, and educational institutions the need to reduce costs, improve personnel performance, increase organizational efficiency, and enhance product or service quality is a critical management responsibility in an era... From
Rick's Café Canadien on May 20, 2005 at 5:53 a.m..
Electronic Storybooks
This self-guided tutorial outlines the steps and technologies that can be used to create electronic storybooks. Additional background information about e-books is linked to this tutorial and several online e-books are available for viewing. ebookmainpage... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 4:55 a.m..
Best Practices
Best Practices ... instructional approaches and strategies for teaching and learning in today's classrooms, creating a differentiated learning environment Best Practices... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 4:55 a.m..
Alternative Education Life Skills
At the Yorkton Regional High School, the Life Skills courses and modules offered cover a wide variety of "life skills". There are some basic modules that are usually covered in all student programs - for example cooking, cleaning and kitchen... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 4:55 a.m..
Technology Planning
The Potashville School Division has been involved with a year long project entitled, "Technology Planning: A Plan for the Future!" This project is an in-depth study on how to effectively plan for and Technology Planning... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 4:55 a.m..
The Adaptive Dimension
The Adaptive Dimension is a provision in Core Curriculum that enables teachers to respond to diversity in the learning needs of students. It may be applied in all regular, modified and alternative education programs to accommodate individual students and maximize... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on May 20, 2005 at 4:55 a.m..
Light blogging day on Friday
I'm on a 7am flight to NYC on Friday and will spend the day visiting possible publishers of my book. I will be delivering fully dressed geese and money clips as mementos. That's how things get done in the big city, my friend!... From
Joho the Blog on May 20, 2005 at 4:48 a.m..
Thinking of Anne
Anne Davis is set to have brain surgery later today. I am praying for a successful procedure and a fast recovery. I have learned so much from her over the past several years, for her work has had a profound influence on my practice and undoubtedly on others in the educational blogosphere. Nothing will make me happier than to read her next blog entry. We are all thinking of you Anne! From
apcampbell News on May 20, 2005 at 3:53 a.m..
Remembering community of practice principles
Shawn Callahan has written a blog entry outlining some community of practice principles. To quote: One doesn't implement communities of practice nor create them by management edict. Rather they require the right conditions to grow. Management's role is to make... From
Column Two on May 20, 2005 at 3:47 a.m..
Tudor is coming on board
Great news for the day: Tudor Goode has agreed to come on board as a new Sydney member of our consulting team. Employment terms have been finalised, just need to work out a starting date now...... From
Column Two on May 20, 2005 at 2:47 a.m..
The Power Of Shared Knowledge
Hubert Saint-Onge has written an article on the importance of shared knowledge, and the role of effective collaboration tools. To quote: In fact, most companies have some form of content management and collaboration already in place, even if those consist... From
Column Two on May 20, 2005 at 2:47 a.m..
The Wall is Hit
Feels like a pretty good run of posts here is coming to an end...my brain is FRIED. Cooked. Aside from the teacher Tablet PC pilot which kicks off here next week and runs through the summer and into next fall that I have to plan all the training and curriculum for, there's all that gymnastics, soccer, reading, Brownies, grass cutting, mulching, reading, husbanding, end of year reporting, Moodle, car repair, blogvangelizing, writing, reading, learning, big personal project type stuff that's making my plate just a wee bit overfilled these days. I'm feeling a much needed break comi From
weblogged News on May 20, 2005 at 12:47 a.m..
El rencor como motor del progreso
Aunque la historia no se repita, hace a veces unos extraños requiebros que trastocan los papeles que a cada uno supuestamente le habÃa tocado jugar. Y uno de estos extraños requiebros lo protagoniza el movimiento del software libre, que no sólo es una postura ante la tecnologÃa, sino toda una forma de entender la vida que se está convirtiendo en uno de los protagonistas indiscutibles de nuestros tiempos. Los programas informáticos, el software, no ha sido siempre un "producto", ni mucho menos. De hecho, (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on May 19, 2005 at 11:55 p.m..
Smacked With the Musical Baton
I never even knew there was such a thing as a chain blog, but ones been bouncing around the web developer's blogs today and I've been officially sucked in by
Tom Muck. Somehow I suspect Stephanie Sullivan is behind all of this. Regardless, this is kind of fun, so here we go: Total volume: 6.32 GB Last CD Bought: Rob Thomas: Something to Be. (From iTunes.... From
Brain Frieze on May 19, 2005 at 11:55 p.m..