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08.20.2013 – Importance of instructional designers in elearning development

Good points on the importance and relevance of instructional designers when developing elearning or online courses. http://www.trainingfolks.com/blog/bid/308001/Are-Instructional-Designers-Still-Relevant

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08.17.2013 – Presentation Tips for Teachers

A timely review of a TEDXOsaka presentation by the guru of presentations, Garr Reynolds (Presentation Zen). Things to keep in mind as I prepare my courses and get ready to head back to the classroom. “Storytelling — A harmonious blend … Continue reading

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07.28.2013. On “Technology, Teaching and Productivity”

Another good post by Tony Bates: http://www.tonybates.ca/2013/07/27/is-there-a-link-between-flexible-access-and-productivity-in-higher-education . Of particular interest was his comment that: “.. I worry when I see institutional plans that set out goals such as 25% of all classes will be hybrid by 2015, or we … Continue reading

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07.24.13. ID – Chunking Content

Good article and follow up comments on chunking” information: http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/chunking-information/

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06.10.13. Behind the scenes — Preparing a mooc

http://derekbruff.org/?p=2494

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06.05.13. Advancing Learning Online Conference

Excellent job by ETC (Educational Technology Committee). Online Conference. http://advancinglearning.ca/

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06.03.13. Learning ideas

Good basic points. “5 Ways To Make Your Learning Stick”: http://www.learndash.com/5-ways-to-make-your-learning-stick/

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05.29.13. How To ….

How to add privacy controls to YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo video: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038510/privately-share-a-video-that-only-a-select-few-can-watch.html#tk.nl_mwdaily How to add captioning to YouTube videos: http://www.teachingwithoutwalls.com/2013/08/can-we-talk-our-amazing-video.html

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05.21.13. Citing Social Media using MLA and APA

Great resource: http://edudemic.com/2013/05/how-to-cite-social-media/

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05.15.13. teaching and assessment

Thanks to GeorgianCTL: http://ctl.byu.edu/teaching-tips/teaching-deep-learning

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