Category: "Designing Online Courses"
May
31
Stephen Downes captures perfectly what it means to base our learning ecologies on networks. (Powerpoint slides + mp3 audio)
Critical points for me:
... theories of online distance learning must:
capture the expression of self as a network of c… more »
May
31
Come on in, the water's lovely
Learning, Designing Online Courses, Connectivism Send feedback » 1395 viewsThere's been lots of talk over the past couple of years about the revolution afoot in the educational world. A revolution that will mean learners and teachers working in a new relationship, with a new, more appropriate curriculum; developing skills that… more »
May
22
The Wales-Wide Web | Pedagogy, social software, ubiquitous computing and e-learning
Learning, Designing Online Courses, Context, Management & Implementation, Connected Learning Environment, Change Management Send feedback » 1340 viewsGraham Atwell in a well-researched paper on new models for training and vocational learning.
To utilise the opportunities for new forms of didactics will require profound reform in education and training systems and practice and new responsibilities… more »
May
02
Mark Berthelemy :: Weblog :: Coming of Age: An introduction to the new worldwide web
Learning, Technology, Designing Online Courses, Masters Degree in elearning Send feedback » 3315 viewsThis free book (available from here: Coming of Age) is edited by Terry Freedman. The website for the book contains various comments and other stuff that didn't get into the book.
The book itself is an excellent resource for educators (in all sectors)… more »
Mar
02
Introduction to web accessibility
Technology, Designing Online Courses, Knowledge Management Send feedback » 881 viewsThis isn't saying anything new. But, as usual with materials from Step Two, it gives a clear and concise explanation of why designing for accessibility is important - if not essential. more »
Feb
23
Thumbstacks.com - Live presentations on the web!
Technology, Designing Online Courses Send feedback » 1595 viewsPicked this up from Mark Oehlert.
Thumbstacks lets you create Powerpoint-style presentations from inside a browser. Looks very slick and easy to use. more »
Dec
05
Just a thought...
Gilly Salmon (http://www.atimod.com) et al say that learning online only works in highly structured, time-constrained groups...
Is that true for people who "live" online... those for whom being online and communicating online is a… more »
Dec
05
killyourdiscussionboard.mov (video/quicktime Object)
Learning, Designing Online Courses, Connectivism Send feedback » 1057 viewsShort presentation from James Farmer about the downfalls of discussion boards and the benefits of using concepts such as blogs, instant messaging, email & voice (eg. Skype). Discussion boards are like always working in a meeting room...
"Get out o… more »
Nov
24
Things to consider when designing learning programmes
Learning, Designing Online Courses Send feedback » 1550 viewsThe following came from a group brainstorm at work and has since been severely pruned by me. We were looking at the process by which a learning programme to meet a specific learning need might be designed. Normally we tend to look immediately at the reso… more »
Sep
27
