Category Archives: instructional design

2013.09.28 .. on moocs. a swot analysis.

Interesting article in new “Moocs Forum” journal: http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/mooc.2013.0008 The article outlines a SWOT analysis undertaken by faculty members in the Instructional Sytems Design program at Florida State U. What is interesting to me is that the context, the questions being asked and the conclusions … Continue reading

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09.20.2013 – ECAR Study – Students and IT (2013)

Here is a link to the ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology Use, 2013 (from Educause).  Many of the colleges that have active representation on the ETC committee (not us, unfortunately)-: are involved in this study. Valuable info. Thanks, … Continue reading

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09.14.2013. on moocs

Interesting reading from Journal of Online Learning and Teaching via Merlot about the process Duke University followed in setting up moocs with Coursera: http://jolt.merlot.org/vol9no2/lombardi_0613.htm The hours required per course are something I’m not sure everyone understands. Is 210 hours (8 weeks … Continue reading

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09.15.2013. Designing Online Learning

Good basic points about designing online learning by  Richard Culatta for TedEd. Key points for me include: “Instructional design is essential to effective online learning.” Too often online courses are simply a dump of content to the learner. How True!! … Continue reading

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09.03.13. Review of Online Learning Developments

Here’s a very clear and concise summary by Tony Bates on “what’s been happening in online learning” this summer: http://www.tonybates.ca/2013/09/02/welcome-back-and-a-review-of-online-learning-developments-in-july-and-august/ As always, good questions and comments to ponder.

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09.03.13. Online Learning needs to be faculty driven

So true and yet so often not understood. Via Dr. Frank. http://www.utexas.edu/news/2013/08/14/online-learning-must-be-faculty-driven-innovative-ut-austin-president-says/?goback=%2Egde_934617_member_270291391#%21

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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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