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On 08/31/2010,
in computer science, global / globalization, open courseware and systems, programming, web design and production,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/30/2010,
in collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, global / globalization, leadership, mobile learning, social learning / networks, training / L&D, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Our Keynote Thought Leaders include:
- Apolo Ohno: Mastering the Olympics & Dancing with the Stars
- Marshall Goldsmith: Putting the Mojo in Learning and Leaders
- Maestro Roger Nierenberg: Orchestrating Greatness: The Musical Paradigm!
- Betsy Myers: Counter-Intuitive Leadership
- Diane Hessan: Communities of Knowledge & Collaboration
- Lori Aiken: MTV Networks, 20’s Talent!
- Jonathan Kopp: The Power of Word of Mouth & Video Stories
- Greg Hale: Disney Parks & Resorts, Teaching Safety!
- Elliott Masie: Learning Changes and Learning Challenges in 2010
Our Learning Themes in 2010:
- Changing Learning: Agile, Social, Targeted, Mobile & Global
- Distributed Work: Distributed Leadership and Distributed Learning
- Learning Leadership: Creating & Implementing Strategic Learning Projects
- Learning Research: Neuroscience & Learning, Impact and Evidence-Based Learning Design
- The Business of Learning: How to Resource, Charge and Support Learning Budgets
- Learning Modes : Video for Learning, UserContent, Coaching & Performance Support
- Learning & Talent: Changing Role of Learning in Retention & Development of Talent
- New Learning Roles: Evolving & ReSkilling the Learning Function & Roles
On 08/24/2010,
in Apple, game-changing environment, global / globalization, online learning, open courseware and systems,
by Daniel Christian
iTunes U downloads top 300 million — press release from Apple.com
CUPERTINO, California—August 24, 2010—In just over three years, iTunes® U downloads have topped 300 million and it has become one of the world’s most popular online educational catalogs. Over 800 universities throughout the world have active iTunes U sites, and nearly half of these institutions distribute their content publicly on the iTunes Store®. New content has just been added from universities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico and Singapore, and iTunes users now have access to over 350,000 audio and video files from educational institutions around the globe.
“iTunes U makes it easy for people to discover and learn with content from many of the world’s top institutions,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “With such a wide selection of educational material, we’re providing iTunes users with an incredible way to learn on their computer, iPhone, iPod or iPad.”
Created in collaboration with colleges and universities, iTunes U makes it easy to extend learning, explore interests or learn more about a school. A dedicated area within the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com), iTunes U offers users public access to content from world class institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, University of Melbourne and Université de Montréal. iTunes U gives anyone the chance to experience university courses, lab demonstrations, sports highlights, campus tours and special lectures. All iTunes U content is free and can be enjoyed on a Mac® or PC, or wirelessly downloaded directly onto an iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad™.
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Also see the following graphic (from http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/08/24/itunes-u-enrollment-soars/)
On 08/17/2010,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, blended learning, change, changing business models, collaboration, convergence, dangers of the status quo, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, distance education, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, expectations, face-to-face, future, game-changing environment, global / globalization, hybrid learning, innovation, interactivity, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, multimedia, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, online learning, online media, social learning / networks, technologies for your home, telecommunications, trends, videoconferencing, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, vision/possibilities, webinars,
by Daniel Christian
Online collaboration: New innovations pave the way for convergence — from prnewswire.com
Merger of television and computer takes giant step closer as innovative online tool suite is released
CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Anticipating the coming paradigm shift that will merge your television and your computer, NxtGenTV has just released the most cohesive system of online tools to facilitate the ultimate interactive communication platform. Four years of innovating has resulted in NetConference.com, an elegant, easy-to-use online meeting system that supports the diverse requirements of single users, small and medium size businesses as well as enterprise and nonprofit organizations. Creating a new opportunity for the global audience to interact online in even greater and more efficient ways is only one of the many benefits of building a social media broadcasting system that facilitates Communication, Collaboration, Presentation and Education.
An industry leader in online games, apps, widgets, banners and rich media development for major entertainment brands, The Illusion Factory created a new company, NxtGenTV to develop and patent cutting-edge online technologies such as shared synchronized visual media and other key innovations that will further blur the lines between computers and television. “We have been passionate about creating the cumulative new systems that will drive Convergence,” shares Brian Weiner, CEO of The Illusion Factory, “our creation of NxtGenTV will lead the push for truly interactive television.”
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On 08/16/2010,
in collaboration, education technology, global / globalization, learning, new media literacies, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
“We deliver 21st century technology learning opportunities that foster academic excellence leading to global collaboration, digital citizenship, and a love for learning.”
On 08/10/2010,
in emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, generational differences, global / globalization, motivation, student-related, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/06/2010,
in education technology, future of higher education, game-changing environment, global / globalization, online learning, open courseware and systems,
by Daniel Christian
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David Wiley
As institutions and as individuals, we seem to have forgotten the core values of education: sharing, giving, and generosity.
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Vicki Davis
Open content is not yet changing students’ lives because there are questions that should be answered first.
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Dave Cormier and George Siemens
Online open courses can leverage communications technologies and open the door to learners to fully engage with the academic process.
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Maria H. Andersen
Open digital faculty do more than just share and participate in open resources; they transfer their approaches to the teaching space.
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Brian Lamb and Jim Groom
Has the wave of the open web crested? What does “open educational technology” look like, and does it stand for anything?
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Carolina Rossini
The right to be a creator, the right to govern and develop one’s own knowledge, and the right to share with others are fundamental freedoms for the Internet age.
On 08/04/2010,
in education, global / globalization, open courseware and systems,
by Daniel Christian
U People partners with Computer Exchange to support worldwide schooling — from CampusTechnology.com by Dian Schaffhauser
An online university that offers tuition-free education is teaming up with an organization that works to make computer labs available to young people in developing countries. The University of the People will work with the World Computer Exchange with the goal of enabling qualified people without computers to become students within U People.
The Computer Exchange is a grassroots network of volunteers in 71 countries that provides logistics for finding and deploying computers, materials, and services; training partners and maintaining networks; and building partnerships between universities in rich and poor countries. The organization estimated that, currently, its partners run 2,650 computer labs. As part of the new agreement, the Exchange will promote U People to prospective students using its services.
On 07/23/2010,
in disruption, global / globalization, higher education, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
Online university aims to build sites in 6 developing countries — from The Chronicle by Kelly Truong
Through a new partnership with World Computer Exchange, the upstart online institution University of the People hopes to build communication centers in six developing countries over the next six months, allowing students without good Internet access to take online courses.
University of the People, founded in 2009, promises tuition-free education in business administration and computer science. The university says its enrollment includes approximately 500 students from nearly 100 countries.
On 07/21/2010,
in 24x7x365 access, business, business side of he, career development, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, competency-based learning/education, corporate / business world, cost of getting a degree, dangers of the status quo, disruption, education reform, education technology, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, face-to-face, faculty, future of higher education, game-changing environment, global / globalization, higher education, innovation, leadership, learning ecosystem, lifelong learning, more voice more choice more control, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, new business models, online learning, online tutoring, open courseware and systems, pace of change, personalized/customized learning, strategy, teaching & learning, traditional / tradition, universities, using teams, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
From Spring 2010
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From DSC:
If you are even remotely connected to higher education, then you *need* to read this one!
Most certainly, not everything that Thomas Frey says will take place…but I’ll bet you he’s right on a number of accounts. Whether he’s right or not, the potential scenarios he brings up ought to give us pause to reflect on ways to respond to these situations…on ways to spot and take advantage of the various opportunities that arise (which will only happen to those organizations who are alert and looking for them).
10 places to exchange education information online — from the International Higher Education Consulting Blog by David Comp
You might also be interested in this link as well:
20 Places to Create and Find Free Courses Online — from Teacher Reboot Camp by Shelly Terrell
On 07/19/2010,
in global / globalization, innovation,
by Daniel Christian
innovation = change which creates a new dimension of performance — Nigel Paine / Peter Drucker
innovation does not = creativity
creativity = the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns…to create meaningful new ideas; originality (creativity = techniques, uncomplicated, and is usually quite fun — but creativity is not innovation)
— from 5 Big Global Trends in Education at the blog “On an e-journey with generation Y”
World Bank opens up datasets — from Bryan Alexander
A large amount of data about the developing world has just been made freely available by the World Bank.