02.08.13 Thoughts on the “Online Teaching” MOOC

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

I’ve been analyzing a number of MOOC’s and enrolled in the “Fundamentals of Online Teaching” MOOC. It was a bit of a train wreck. Debbie Morrison outlines a good analysis of some of the problems in “The MOOC Honeymoon is Over: Three Takeaways from the Coursera Calamity” (http://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/the-mooc-honeymoon-is-over-three-takeaways-from-the-coursera-calamity/ )

I particularly agree with her second point that “ Sound instructional design is the key to supporting self-directed learning experiences.” Yes. Good references and a link to Steven Downes Facilitating a Massive Open Online Course (2012).

 

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01.31.13. eLearning development tools for ipads

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2013/01/30/15-authoring-tools-for-menabling-your-elearning-for-ipads/

 

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01.30.13. Tips – “Recording Audio”

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

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http://knowledgeone.ca/blog/post/Talk-This-Way-Tips-to-Recording-Good-Quality-Audio-Narration.aspx

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01.29.13. Animoto – Course Intro

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

Good overview of Animoto and good example of how it can be used effectively in a course:

http://edcetera.rafter.com/the-online-teaching-welcome-mat-energizing-learners-with-animoto/

 

 

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01.28.13. Screencasting and the Flipped Classroom

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

 

http://www.flippedclassroom.com/process/creating.php

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01.28.13. Screencasting apps for the ipad

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

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http://www.technologywithintention.com/2011/09/screencasting-apps-for-the-ipad/

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01.21.13 – Powerpoint – ID Tips from Tom K

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

“3 PowerPoint Shortcuts I Always Have at My Finger Tips” by Tom Kuhlmann (Articulate):

http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/3-powerpoint-shortcuts-i-always-have-at-my-finger-tips/

In this post, Tom also includes a link to more tips for using Powerpoint to developing elearning. Check out these tips at:

http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/over-40-rapid-e-learning-posts-with-free-powerpoint-templates-e-learning-assets/

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01.18.13. Tool for Screencasting – ZoomIt

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

Here’s a screencast by David Anderson (Articulate) about ZoomIt. ZoomIt is a tool that you can use to zoom/pan and add annotations during your screencast. Check it out at:

http://www.screenr.com/V1N

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01.11.13. Assessment – Multiple Choice Testing

Posted on January 12, 2013 by admin

Good ideas on multiple choice testing and assessment in general. I’ve always liked the idea of “open book” tests and having students condense notes to one page, and hand it in, makes sense. Having students submit sample questions is also a great idea. More good ideas in the comment section too. Check out the article at:

http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/multiple-choice-exam-theory/45275

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01.12.13. eTip – “The Wisdom Wall”

Posted on January 12, 2013 by admin

In this video (below), Michelle Pacansky-Brock talks about how she sets up a “Wisdom Wall” to help students get comfortable in her course. The “Wisdom Wall” is where students at the end of the semester leave comments and tips for the incoming students. Great idea. Here’s the link to the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nnGGnmhfFg

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