The Monster List of 99 Online Learning Resources — from Bloomfire by Nehemiah Chu
From DSC:
Nice work here Nehemiah — a very solid collection of resources.
On 12/09/2010,
in blogs / blogging / vlogging, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/07/2010,
in assessment, change, education technology, future of higher education, game-changing environment, innovation, online learning, trends, virtual K-12 schools,
by Daniel Christian
Report on education technology investments — from Education Stormfront
Student advancement will be determined by mastery of subject, not the time spent in class. Through real time and ongoing assessment, the ability to do on-the-fly prescription and “one-on-one” instruction is made possible. “Adaptive Technology” which is used with overwhelming success at companies like Amazon and Netflix, is being incorporated in learning technology that is getting smarter and more personalized with each click. Dreambox Learning is a window to the future showing remarkable results with kids playing math games and learning at an incredibly fast rate. Agilix/Brain Honey is in part a next generation learning management system (LMS) and in part a next generation learning platform that has great traction.
An exceprt from the report at:
http://www.nextupresearch.com/Site/NEXT_up!_files/neXtup%2012.5.10.pdf
The “quiet” growth has been impressive. Currently there are 1.5 million K-12 students online with either a virtual class or blended mode, up from zero students 10 years ago. 38 States have virtual Charter School laws and Alaska has a statewide online program. “Innovator Dilemma” guru Clayton Christensen estimates that 50% of all K-12 classes will be online by 2019.
From DSC:
Thanks crudbasher for publishing this posting. What I found interesting was the amount being invested in the Kno tablet — $46 million. Wow. Change is around the corner…again.
Top 10 Faculty Focus Articles for 2010, part 1 — from Faculty Focus by Mary Bart
Top 10 Faculty Focus Articles for 2010, part 2 — from Faculty Focus by Mary Bart
On 12/03/2010,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, marketplaces, online learning, personalized/customized learning, teaching online,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/03/2010,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, K-12 related, leadership, online learning, policy, strategy,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/01/2010,
in K-12 related, leadership, online learning, strategy, virtual K-12 schools,
by Daniel Christian
Hopes and challenges of virtual education: 5 questions with Julie Young — from The Journal by Natasha Wanchek
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| Florida Virtual School’s Julie Young: “… [A]s leaders in education, we need to create educational experiences that mirror life beyond the schoolhouse.” |
Julie Young began focusing on technology initiatives as a classroom teacher and elementary school administrator, but she found her direction in 1995 when she joined a team to explore the concept of online learning. That project aimed to provide high-quality courses to students in rural and high-minority districts. Two years later, Young continued this path when she founded Florida Virtual School (FLVS), the country’s first state-wide, Internet-based public high school.
Now president and CEO of FLVS, Young said her interest in virtual education started at a time when her family was just starting out and she was considering how technology advancements were changing the world.
On 12/01/2010,
in education technology, engagement / engaging students, game-changing environment, K-12 related, leadership, online learning, organizational change, strategy, trends,
by Daniel Christian
A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning — iNACOL
- What does an online course look like?
- How do students interact with their teacher?
- What qualifications and training are required of teachers?
- Does online learning really work?
- What state or school district policies are needed to implement online learning?
The National Primer on K-12 Online Learning provides a comprehensive overview of online learning by examining the basics about online teaching and learning, evaluating academic success, professional development, technology and other topics.
On 11/30/2010,
in blended learning, dangers of the status quo, game-changing environment, hybrid learning, learning ecosystem, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
11/9/10
Abstract:
HyFlex is a course design model that presents the components of hybrid learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Models like HyFlex, which present multiple paths through course content, may work well for courses where students arrive with varying levels of expertise or background in the subject matter. Courses built on the HyFlex model help to break down the boundary between the virtual classroom and the physical one. By allowing students access to both platforms, the design encourages discussion threads to move from one platform to the other.
The “7 Things You Should Know About…” series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.
From DSC:
Sounds like “Air Play” for learning to me! 🙂
On 11/30/2010,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, education technology, instructional design, interactivity, multimedia, open courseware and systems, simulations, strategy, vision/possibilities,
by Daniel Christian
The Coming Golden Age of Open Educational Simulations — from Mike Caulfield
From DSC:
Thanks Mike for sharing this information, these lessons and reflections. Although your posting stopped me in my tracks, it was good to reflect upon. It made me wonder about such things as…
- If we could get a billion from the fortunes that Gates, Buffett, and other billionaires are donating, could we create open learning objects/courses and make them available worldwide? Or would that not work?
- Were you all ahead of your time?
- Where does this leave us? That is, is it a wise goal to create interactive, professionally-done, engaging, multimedia-based applications? If so, under what conditions?
- If we pursue this goal, who and how should we do it?
- If open source models are followed, should we move towards the use of consortiums to create the learning objects? i.e. to spread out the development costs?
- What would you say to instructional designers if they are following similar endeavors/efforts? How can one know all of the context that speaks to each individual taking the course?
- Will “The Reusability Paradox” be a show-stopper for us?
- What should our strategy and vision be?
- Or did I miss the whole point here?!
On 11/23/2010,
in 24x7x365 access, adult learning, business, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, digital video, learning ecosystem, lifelong learning, online learning, online media, professional development, training / L&D,
by Daniel Christian
Elliott Masie launches LearningTalks – Free Video Talks on Learning
We are pleased to announce the launch of LearningTalks – a series of short, free, video interviews on learning. This project of The MASIE Center is modeled after the valuable TED Talks, and begins with the release of over 40 segments from Learning 2010. There are interviews with Apolo Ohno, Marshall Goldsmith, Learning Leaders from JCPenny, Yum! Brands, CNN and Peace Corps and many more.
These 3 to 9 minute learning segments are now live at:
LearningTalks – http://www.learningtalks.com
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On 11/23/2010,
in A/V -- audio/visual, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, distance education, homeschooling/homeschoolers, innovation, internet, media/film, mobile learning, multi-touch, multimedia, music, online learning, online media, online tutoring, podcasting, teaching online, technologies for your home, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Cutting the Pay TV Cord, Chapter 5: Unlimited Internet TV — from Phil Leigh
In short, often there is no reason why modern flat panel TV screens cannot function as giant monitors for up-do-date computers.
Thus a growing number of us are attaching computers to our TVs. The trend is especially prevalent for WiFi enabled computers because they can connect over a home network and thence to the Internet. In such configurations computers – commonly dedicated laptops – function as Internet gateways for televisions. They transform TVs into dual function devices normally controlled from a comfortable viewing distance with ordinary TV remote units.
Also see:
- Cutting the Pay TV Cord, Chapter 4: Broadcast Reception
- Cutting the Pay TV Cord, Chapter 3: Televisions
- Cutting the Pay TV Cord, Chapter 2
- Cutting the Pay TV Cord, Chapter 1
If you’re tired of paying for television service you’re not alone. The number of domestic pay TV subscribers declined for the first time ever at the end of the June, 2010 calendar quarter. The drop was about 200,000. It declined again at the end of the September quarter by an estimated 100,000. Since there are over 95 million pay TV subscribers, the industry publicly minimizes the significance of the trend reversal. But they are wrong to do so. It’s been a growth business for half a century. It’s run its course and Internet video is the successor.
On 11/22/2010,
in online learning,
by Daniel Christian
Online education grows by almost a million students — from the Sloan Consortium
The 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning reveals that enrollment rose by almost one million students from a year earlier. The survey of more than 2,500 colleges and universities nationwide finds approximately 5.6 million students were enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2009, the most recent term for which figures are available.
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“This represents the largest ever year-to-year increase in the number of students studying online,” said study co-author I Elaine Allen, Co-Director of the Babson Survey Research Group and Professor of Statistics & Entrepreneurship at Babson College. “Nearly thirty percent of all college and university students now take at least one course online.”
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Other report findings include:
• Almost two-thirds of for-profit institutions now say that online learning is a critical part of their long term strategy.
• The 21% growth rate for online enrollments far exceeds the 2% growth in the overall higher education student population.
• Nearly one-half of institutions report that the economic downturn has increased demand for face-to-face courses and programs.
• Three-quarters of institutions report that the economic downturn has increased demand for online courses and programs.
On 11/22/2010,
in budgets, business side of he, changing business models, game-changing environment, leadership, online learning, strategy,
by Daniel Christian
Enrollment in online courses increases at the highest rate ever — from The Chronicle by Travis Kaya
Despite predictions that the growth of online education would begin to level off, colleges reported the highest-ever annual increase in online enrollment—more than 21 percent—last year, according to a report on an annual survey of 2,600 higher-education institutions from the Sloan Consortium and the Babson Survey Research Group.
In fall 2009, colleges—including public, nonprofit private, and for-profit private institutions—reported that one million more students were enrolled in at least one Web-based course, bringing the total number of online students to 5.6 million. That unexpected increase—which topped the previous year’s 17-percent rise—may have been helped by higher demand for education in a rocky economy and an uptick in the number of colleges adopting online courses.