The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses.

Libraries 51

Libraries Conference MOOC E-rate 51

ProfHacker

DECEMBER 7, 2015

We are inviting others from our networks to help us make sure we have covered the most important aspects of networks, and the most important references and models out there. We are thinking of artifacts such as the early connectivist MOOCs (cMOOCs) by Siemens and Downes, and more recent ones like #rhizo14/15, #ccourses, #clmooc and such.

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MOOC Personal Learning Network Social Media Twitter 40

Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

And the MOOC numbers look like they’re rising. Unless the worm turns globally, I’d expect planet MOOC to keep growing in 2016. Social media is something higher ed is ambivalent about. I’m not referring to the uses of tech in sports, but funding. From non-edutech trends. Many academics use it (i.e.,

Trends 40

Trends Technology MOOC Education 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

In short, by “disruption,” we are referring to something that causes the kind of impact that leads to change. I’ve listed some examples of disruption in education below, and ranked them (though obviously the ranking is entirely subjective and only useful as a crude reference point to start your own thinking).

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Examples Classroom Maker Movement Social Media 40

Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

Alternative modes Today, education has expanded beyond traditional learning spaces into distance education , blended learning, flipped classrooms , mobile learning, and online delivery through technologies such as MOOCs ( Massive Open Online Courses ). References Brame, C. Teachers sometimes take their students out into the world.

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Video Learning BYOD MOOC 52

EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

To kick off this event, Alec Couros ( @courosa ), Associate Professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina is giving the opening keynote. One day, Alec says that he tweeted out that he was thinking of starting a MOOC. Within a short time, he had over 2000 participants from 75 countries.

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iPhone Learning Examples Video 60

Learning with 'e's

MAY 20, 2015

There were posts about the Anatomy of PLEs , their functionality , their role as a counterpoint to the institutional Learning Management System, and also their relationship to MOOCs and Connectivism. People tend rarely to refer to them now. What is your experience of using PLEs in your own learning?

PLE 28

PLE MOOC Social Media Personal Learning Network 28

Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I kicked things off with a survey of major technological developments in a very top level way, then dived into specific, currently used digital tools (the LMS, ePortfolios, video, robotics, big data, social media, 3d printing, etc.). Online learning is on the rise. Both speak of faculty governance, albeit in different ways.

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Conference ePortfolio LMS Education 40

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Finally, Alec is a passionate advocate of openness in education and demonstrates this commitment through his open access publications, considerable digital presence and contributions, and highly successful MOOCs and open boundary courses. Blog: [link] Twitter: @courosa Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

Digital Citizenship 297

Digital Citizenship MOOC Social Media Company 297

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on Social Media : Students consider the sources of a tweet and the information contained in it in order to describe what makes it both a useful and not useful source of information. Social Media Video : Students watch an online video and identify its strengths and weaknesses.

Assessment 60

Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2014

I’m especially interested in social media that can be used to go beyond the often institutional centric LMS systems. Olaf had the idea to create a summary reference for the major research issues that we struggle with, research and write about in distance education. What are your views on MOOCs? Reference Cousin, G.

E-rate 73

E-rate Conference Social Media Study 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

See graphics for social media and follow the event to join the campaign! Christopher will discuss how Mission US prompts young players to think critically, make choices, and reference primary sources. Social Media for the Art & Design Classroom. Do you have experience with design programs?

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Learning 51

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

“Hardly Anyone Wants to Take a Liberal Arts MOOC,” Edsurge informed its readers in February. ” MOOC startups like Udacity and Coursera have also rebranded to target this particular post-secondary technical training market. We’ve seen this before in the MOOC world. See: the LMS, the MOOC.

Technology 89

Technology Education Microsoft Industry 89

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Microsoft -Branded MOOCs for K–12 Leaders.” The ruling, which referred to players as employees, found that they must be freely allowed to post on social media, discuss issues of their health and safety, and speak with the media.”

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2018

Via The Guardian : “ Student Loans Company ‘spied on vulnerable students’ social media’ ” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed. ” Online Education (and the Once and Future “MOOC”). politician roils USC , which referred case to federal prosecutors.” ” JFC.

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Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching. The incident, she added, had also made her aware that “Pearson is monitoring all social media during PARCC testing.”

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 3, 2017

The “silicon” in “Silicon Valley” refers to the silicon-based integrated circuits that were first developed and manufactured in the area. This is part of the push for MOOCs, we must be honest.). It also includes Cupertino, where Apple is headquartered. ” Despite raising some $87.5

Trends 66

Trends Company MOOC Edmodo 66

Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

” University of Zurich professor Paul-Olivier Dehaye continued his case against Coursera, questioning the authority that the MOOC startup had to transfer European student data. Under surveillance when they use social media. Under surveillance by police. Under surveillance by governments. Under surveillance by gadgets.

Data 40

Data Technology Education Software 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Anyway, looks like we’re back to referring to SoFi as a “student loan provider” and not some other new-fangled fin-tech darling. Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Via The GW Hatchet : “Oversight of online learning programs lacking in some schools, report finds.” Pay attention.).

Education 49

Education Coursera MOOC Report 49

Hack Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

” I’ve looked at how for-profit colleges , MOOCs , and learn-to-code companies have tapped into these narratives in order to justify their products and services. These have all been separate articles in each series. Watch Tressie McMillan Cottom on The Daily Show. Listen to her on NPR’s Fresh Air. Training Ed-Tech.

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Robotics MOOC Training Industry 60

Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

Online Education (The Once and Future “MOOC”). “The Future of MOOCs Might Not Be Free ,” suggests Education Week’s Market Brief with an observation that many of us made back in 2012. ” More in the sports section below on falsifying college athletes’ test scores.

Education 45

Education Sakai Udemy Report 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” “A judge will allow Ohio ’s education department to review attendance records that could force Ohio’s largest online charter to return millions of its funding,” says the AP. .” “What does a high school diploma prove?” Go, School Sports Team!

Education 40

Education Elsevier Report Company 40