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Distance Learning: October 2011
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Thursday, October 20, 2011. Connecting Experiences to Content. Connecting Experiences to Cont. To prepare for this assignment, read the article provided below and then reflect on the following questions:. Article: Online Learning: Interaction is Not Enough. If in every class we face situation which we can connect to our life experiences, how do you think discussions may be focused on the content being facilitated rather than on the life experiences of all the learners? You are able to download it if you ...
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Distance Learning: January 2011
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Saturday, January 15, 2011. The way we learn, the way we process information and how we solve problems are all linked to the way our brain is structured. Becoming aware of brain research is but one of the steps towards a better understanding on how we function as human beings. The first source I found in which the author is making a direct connection between brain research and how to apply the findings in education is Eric P. Jensen. With an article A Fresh Look at Brain-Based Education. I am in no posit...
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Distance Learning: June 2011
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. When I was in high school, my mother brought home a computer. My sister sat in front of it almost every day after school, doing what I then thought “who knows what! 8221; I remember saying: “I rather be in front of people, than in front of a machine”. I have considered myself a “people person” and find great value in listening to, talking to and sharing with people. Geographical distance is not an issue anymore to communicate, or to learn. Online Education for Children. Http:/ dist...
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Distance Learning: July 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011. The impact technology has on online learning is remarkable. In a video presentation from Salman Kahn. He could not have said it better when he stated that with the use of videos for learning, we can humanize technology. Using technologies for online learning, does not replace human interaction; instead it has the potential to increase it without having limitations such as differences in levels of knowledge or geographical location. Boettcher, J. V., and Conrad, R. (2010...Referring...
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Distance Learning: May 2011
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Saturday, May 21, 2011. Case Scenario for Using Technology in the Classroom. Given Case Scenario: High School Teacher in the west coast who wants to expose students to exhibitions of New York City museums. The problem presented is that of needing practical and realistic access to New York City museums to a high school class of 11. Graders from the west coast of the United States. The teacher is eager to find out ways in which to give his students access to art pieces from New York City museums using tech...
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Distance Learning: Connecting Experiences to Content
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Thursday, October 20, 2011. Connecting Experiences to Content. Connecting Experiences to Cont. To prepare for this assignment, read the article provided below and then reflect on the following questions:. Article: Online Learning: Interaction is Not Enough. If in every class we face situation which we can connect to our life experiences, how do you think discussions may be focused on the content being facilitated rather than on the life experiences of all the learners? You are able to download it if you ...
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Distance Learning: August 2011
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Friday, August 5, 2011. One of the ways to detect plagiarism is the use of software such as Turnitin. However there are opposing groups to the use of such software (Brown, V., Jordan, R., Rubin, N., and Arome, G., 2010). Instead, changing the way we engage learners in more authentic experiences may contribute to decreasing cheating in the first place. Ways to decrease plagiarism are various:. 8226; Assignments which would encourage each learner to contribute from their life experiences. Brown, V., Jo...
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Distance Learning: Distance Learning
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What is Distance Learning? I had heard of virtual elementary schools, virtual conferences and virtual classes. I had also read about “at home” study programs but never joined any. Having a computer with internet access and joining my online classes at Walden University is the first time I engage in any kind of distance learning. But I never thought of defining what distance learning means. 1 Learner is not in the same place as person providing new information. Of my own interpretation of what distance le...
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Distance Learning: February 2011
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Sunday, February 27, 2011. There are probably as many factors involved in the design of online classes as there are factors that involve learning in general. But if I could narrow down how my learning from this course will help me in my field it would be by keeping in mind the following:. 3 Drawing from real life experiences makes course content meaningful and relevant to the learners (Keller, J. M., 1999). 4 Extrinsic Motivational strategies should be embedded within a course to try to maintain intrinsi...
