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Instructional Sheji: BbWorld Reflection - conversation at Mobile Learn booth #bbw12
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BbWorld Reflection - conversation at Mobile Learn booth #bbw12. After the keynote from Michael and Ray, I wanted to talk to the Mobile crew about the updates and how/when these might make their way into the Angel mobile interface. So, here is how that went down. Me: So, I'm excited to see the Push and Testing features coming to the mobile learn app. Can you tell me if these updates will be available in the Angel version? On the Angel mobile piece. Me: Um, okay. Mobile Guy: I can give you a t-shirt though.
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Instructional Sheji: July 2012
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How Academics Face the World: A Study of 5829 Homepage Pictures. What I am still wondering about though are all the other confounding factors. What about handed-ness? Were all the subjects right handed? And what about the photographer who took these pictures? Perhaps it is his/her tendency that is being observed here. Or maybe the web designer chose these images from a group and it is her bias we see. Maybe it matters which side of the page the image is on. On the Angel mobile piece. Me: Um, okay. Instit...
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Instructional Sheji: BbWorld Reflection - Teacher Training #bbw12
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BbWorld Reflection - Teacher Training #bbw12. WE NEED MORE DATA! Institutions are largely doing the same kinds of workshops and no one seem to know which efforts are really paying off. As an example, one participant suggested that we need to rebrand teacher training. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL! But usually even the good learners' skills are very focused in particular areas. And these areas naturally drive their interest in PD - informing and misinforming their PD decisions. I am no differen...I don...
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Instructional Sheji: Illusion of Transparency
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Possible activity for first-time online students inspired by PsyBlog's post on the Illusion of Transparency. First have student try to tap our a rhythmic melody to a commonly known tune as he suggests. Let's see how many figure it out. Then have them craft a sentence or two asking an instructor a clarifying question of some kind. What's missing from the communication? Are there any areas to be improved? Any areas that might give rise to concern? What is a Sheji? Alan Peterka in his favorite sweater.
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Instructional Sheji: August 2014
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Notes and Thoughts on Joy, Inc. by Richard Sheridan. Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love. Let's question seat time, lectures, grades, multiple choice assessments as the only models for learning. (many are and you inspire me! Let's encourage error making and allow students to fail without damaging repercussions on their future goals. Let's provide an easy to understand visual indicator of a students achievements, skills and competencies. A joyful culture draws in people from outside the compan...
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Instructional Sheji: June 2012
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Another time-intensive endeavor for me is jumping around the Internet, opening new tabs when articles catch my interest. Eventually, I become overwhelmed at the number of open tabs and feel the need to review and close some. In the process of closing a few this morning, these two wound up next to each other:. Whine, Whine, Whine: Four Simple Steps for Dealing with Complainers. Psychology Today. June 3, 2012. 32 Innovations That Will Change Your Tomorrow. The New York Times Magazine. June 1, 2012.
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Instructional Sheji: Success program for online students #edu14
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Success program for online students #edu14. Online DFW rates are still struggling when compared to F2F. Hybrid classes seem better than both (and in less time). QM review useless without follow up with faculty to make sure changes are implemented. Why would faculty choose to not update their courses? Q: how compliant is our syllabus template? Self assessment for students. Template for course work and timeline. Study tips for this course. Struggling student emails (we could create these as macros).
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Instructional Sheji: Reductionism - tools
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Enrolled and beginning E-Learning and Digital Cultures MOOC on Coursera. First reading: Chandler, D. (2002). Technological determinism. Web essay, Media and Communications Studies, University of Aberystwyth, http:/ www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/tecdet/tecdet.html. I'm excited to see language and vocabulary to help me better understand why I pause at the 'technology is a tool' mantra I often hear from educators presenting their views on using or not using technology with their students. What is a Sheji?
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Instructional Sheji: November 2012
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Possible activity for first-time online students inspired by PsyBlog's post on the Illusion of Transparency. First have student try to tap our a rhythmic melody to a commonly known tune as he suggests. Let's see how many figure it out. Then have them craft a sentence or two asking an instructor a clarifying question of some kind. What's missing from the communication? Are there any areas to be improved? Any areas that might give rise to concern? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). What is a Sheji?
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Instructional Sheji: Notes and Reflections on "A New Culture of Learning"
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Notes and Reflections on "A New Culture of Learning". A New Culture of Learning. By Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown. And Kate in IC) for acquiring this book. It is packed with intriguing ideas. Culture as growth because of environment. Mechanistic - "Learning is treated as a series of steps to be mastered.". Reminds me of the distinction between training and learning, but it goes deeper than just this simple dichotomy. Cultures equipped with the digital networked infrastructure are more susceptib...
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