collaboration

Some items re: career development

On 12/27/2012, in analytics, career development, collaboration, creativity, data related items, IT in HE, new media literacies, professional development, workplace, by Daniel Christian

The hottest IT skills for 2013 — from itstrategynews.com

Top 4 traits of “future proof” employees, according to 1,709 CEOs — from forbes.com
What should you look for as you recruit new hires in 2013? As an employee yourself, what traits will serve you best in the years ahead?

Excerpt:

Late last year IBM conducted interviews with 1,709 CEOs around the world, and published the results in a white paper titled “Leading Through Connections.” It’s a fascinating look at how business leaders are reacting to recent convergence of digital, social and mobile technologies, known by many as the “connected economy.”

From DSC:
How are K-12 and higher ed doing on developing this type of employee?

Also see:

Companies wait too long to train leaders — from KevinKruse.com
56 best job search blog posts of 2012 — from jobmob.co.il

Tagged with: analytics • career development • cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related • collaboration • computer science • creativity • data mining • IT • mobile technology • new media literacies • professional development • programming

An introduction to technology integration [edutopia.org]

On 12/18/2012, in collaboration, creativity, digital learning, education technology, engagement / engaging students, love of learning, pedagogy, by Daniel Christian

An introduction to technology integration — from edutopia.org

Excerpt:

Integrating technology with classroom practice can be a great way to strengthen engagement by linking students to a global audience, turning them into creators of digital media, and helping them practice collaboration skills that will prepare them for the future. Read a short introductory article.

Tagged with: collaboration • creativity • digital learning • educational technology • engagement • love of learning

To boldly go where no pupils have gone before [Morgan]

On 12/03/2012, in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, collaboration, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, future, human-computer interaction (HCI), interactivity, K-12 related, learning spaces, mathematics, multi-touch, science, smart classrooms, UK, by Daniel Christian

To boldly go where no pupils have gone before — from scienceomega.com by James Morgan

Excerpt:

The researchers behind the design of so-called ‘Star Trek classrooms’ have discovered that multi-touch, multi-user desks can boost pupils’ skills in mathematics. The inter-disciplinary team from Durham University, whose findings have been published in the journal Learning and Instruction, found evidence to suggest that children who used smart desks to complete mathematical exercises benefited more than those who completed their tasks on paper.

During the course of a three-year project known as SynergyNet, the researchers have worked with more than 400 pupils, predominantly aged between eight and 10. The team’s latest results show that collaborative learning, such as that facilitated by touchscreen desks, increases learners’ mathematical fluency and flexibility. Moreover, the researchers are confident that the technology that they have developed could also be used to improve learning across other subject areas.

Also see:

Tagged with: 21st century • A/V • collaboration • educational technology • emerging technologies • engagement • human-computer interaction (HCI) • interactive whiteboards • interactivity • K-12 • learning spaces • math • multi-touch • science • smart classrooms • UK

The single most important factor for iPad success in schools [Vincent]

On 11/28/2012, in collaboration, creativity, education technology, K-12 related, pedagogy, by Daniel Christian

The single most important factor for iPad success in schools — from the Learning in Hand blog by Tony Vincent

Excerpts:

The researchers found that “personal ‘ownership’ of the device is seen as the single most important factor for successful use of this technology.” They found ownership is fundamental for increasing students levels of motivation, interest, and engagement. Personal ownership promotes greater student autonomy and self-efficacy. Best of all, ownership encourages students to take more responsibility for their learning.

The study also found that teachers using iPads changed their approach to teaching. Pedagogical shifts include:

more collaboration
more creative expression
a strong learning community
better support for students of all abilities
students take it upon themselves to teach and coach each other
higher quality of teaching perceived by students
teachers give better feedback to students about their learning

Tagged with: collaboration • creativity • educational technology • iPad • motivation • pedagogy

SCIL Building tour – Stephen Harris <-- great work Stephen & Company!

On 11/15/2012, in 21st century, Australia, innovation, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, learning spaces, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Description of video:

Stephen Harris, Principal of Northern Beaches Christian School, gives a short tour of the SCIL Building, an open-plan, multi-modal learning space for student-directed learning. The SCIL Building features spaces and furniture than foster a range of learning modes and styles.

Tagged with: Australia • collaboration • engagement • innovation • Keeping students engaged • learning ecosystem • learning preferences • learning spaces • smart classrooms

Classroom furniture: The Mod Squad [Raths]

On 11/13/2012, in blended learning, collaboration, face-to-face, learning spaces, pedagogy, smart classrooms, vendors, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

Also see:

Addendum on 11/14/12:

Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group (TLSWG)
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The Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group (TLSWG) endeavors to enhance teaching and learning at McGill by creating a vision for teaching and learning space development that is aligned with University strategic directions. Its mandate is to…

Tagged with: blended learning • collaboration • face-to-face • hybrid learning • learning spaces • pedagogy • smart classrooms • vendors • web-based collaboration

How ‘collaborative learning’ is transforming higher education [Nastu]

On 11/13/2012, in collaboration, education technology, higher education, pedagogy, tools, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

How ‘collaborative learning’ is transforming higher education — from ecampusnews.com by Jennifer Nastu
Technology is enabling more dynamic teaching and learning — both inside and outside of class

Excerpt:

All this comes at a time when employers have higher expectations for recent college graduates, and colleges must make sure they’re giving their students the right skills to excel in a faster-paced world.

“Technology is enabling and also forcing students, in some ways, to become self-learners,” says Catheryn Cheal, vice president and senior officer of academic technology at San Jose State University. “They’re going to be expected to have a certain amount of learning initiative throughout their career, and that’s different than how it used to be.”

Students might enter college knowing how to seek out information, Cheal notes—“but we need to teach them to take it deeper … than just Googling.”

She adds: “Our job is to keep up with that, and to help students with that change. It used to be that you’d go to school, and all the information would be poured into you. Now, you get a job, but the software is changing every few years—and you better know how to keep up to date.”

As students come to expect more interactive forms of instruction, colleges are stepping up to meet this need.

Tagged with: collaboration • educational technology • higher education • pedagogy • tools • web-based collaboration

The “Online Learning Dream Team” as of November 2012 [Christian]

On 11/12/2012, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Augmented Reality (AR), cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, collaboration, communities of practice, competency-based learning/education, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, data related items, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, education, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, future, future of higher education, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, internet, K-12 related, learner profiles, learning agents, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, machine-to-machine communications, mirroring and/or multiple devices, mobile learning, more voice more choice more control, multimedia, online learning, online media, online tutoring, personalized/customized learning, real-world assignments, second screen apps, smart/connected TV, social learning / networks, social media, student-related, technology (general), telepresence, user experience (UX), user interface design, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
I understand that Mr. George Lucas is going to express his generosity in donating the $4.05 billion from the sale of Lucasfilm to education.

Here’s a question/idea that I’d like to put forth to Mr. Lucas (or to the United States Department of Education, or to another interested/committed party):

Would you consider using the $4+ billion gift to build an “Online Learning Dream Team?”

Original image credit (before purchased/edited by DSC)
yobro10 / 123RF Stock Photo

From DSC:
What do you think? What other “players” — technologies, vendors, skillsets, etc. — should be on this team?

Perhaps videography?
Online tutoring?
Student academic services?
Animation?
Digital photography?

Tagged with: 1:1 • 21st century • 24x7x365 • AI • analytics • augmented reality • CFHE12 • cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related • collaboration • content repositories • convergence • customized learning • Daniel S. Christian • digital audio • digital learning • digital storytelling • digital textbooks • digital video • e-publishing related items (EPUB and more) • e-readers • educational gaming • educational technology • emerging technologies • future • higher education • instructional design • intelligent systems • intelligent tutoring • internet • K-12 • learner profiles • Learning Agents • learning ecosystem • learning preferences • machine-to-machine communications • more choice more control • online learning • online media • online tutoring • personalized learning • second screen apps • Smart/Connected TV • social learning • social networking • user experience • user interface design • UX • videoconferencing • web-based collaboration

Whereas we’re often taught to “Look out for #1!,” the Bible has a different perspective on this

On 11/06/2012, in collaboration, relationships, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)

⁹Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
¹⁰If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
¹¹Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
¹²Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

And from whatisorange.org:

Tagged with: collaboration • relationships • web-based collaboration

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future [Sims]

On 10/26/2012, in active learning, collaboration, learning spaces, learning theories, Michigan, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future — from schoolconstructionnews.com by Torrey Sims

Steelcase Education Solutions showcased its
collaborative learning furniture at CEFPI in San Antonio.

Steelcase Education Solutions’ furniture
focuses on the concept of active learning.

Excerpt:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The future of classroom furniture can now be found in more compact and flexible designs. Education Solutions, a division of Steelcase Inc., has redefined its approach to classroom furniture by incorporating designs that accommodate the needs of students, teachers and the educational approach of the future.

From DSC:
Being involved with planning our Next Generation Smart Classroom, what I especially appreciate about what Steelcase has done here is to allow for more flexible seating solutions. Faculty can have students quickly and efficiently re-arrange their seating configurations in order to enable greater collaboration. There are several other advantages/features in their offerings, but I wanted to highlight that one.

Tagged with: active learning • collaboration • learning spaces • learning theories • smart classrooms

Stanford School of Medicine experiments with the flipped classroom model

On 10/04/2012, in collaboration, face-to-face, flipping -- inverted learning, hybrid learning, love of learning, more voice more choice more control, online learning, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: collaboration • face-to-face • flipping -- inverted learning • hybrid learning • love of learning • more choice more control • online learning

New remote presence system called Beam — from Suitable Technologies

On 09/28/2012, in collaboration, digital video, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: collaboration • digital video • videoconferencing • web-based collaboration

Double Robotics: Wheels for your iPad

On 09/25/2012, in collaboration, innovation, robotics, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: collaboration • innovation • iPad • robotics • videoconferencing • web-based collaboration

Learning in a Social Organization (LISO): a clickable guide [Hart]

On 09/20/2012, in collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, formal learning, informal learning, learning, learning ecosystem, social learning / networks, training / L&D, UK, web-based collaboration, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Learning in a Social Organization (LISO): a clickable guide — from by Jane Hart

From DSC:
A great picture of a dynamic, active, practical, constantly-changing, learning ecosystem:

Tagged with: collaboration • corporate / business world • corporate training / universities • formal learning • informal learning • learning • learning ecosystem • social learning • training • UK • web-based collaboration

Library learning spaces: Some items as curated by Anne Whisken

On 09/17/2012, in collaboration, learning spaces, library / librarians, smart classrooms, by Daniel Christian

From Library learning spaces as curated by Anne Whisken
Design, creation & management of library learning spaces.

Modern Architecture: Dalian Public Library by 10 Design, Dalian, China

Photo of new modern building proposed for Dalian as seen from the street

Welcome to the ‘Hive’: Harvard’s new classroom — from CLO by Frank Kalman
Harvard Business School’s recently launched “Hive” classroom is fit to equip learners with three modern components to business leadership: teamwork, collaboration and flexibility.