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For teachers around the world who never want to stop learning, here are our picks for the top 15 online courses for innovative educators. Via Peter Mellow 
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Giving their classmates feedback on writing is a complex skill for students to master, but it can be taught with scaffolded modeling. Via Peter Mellow
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The question of whether or not to allow students to use smartphones, laptops and other technology in the classroom has been long-debated, and at times Via Peter Mellow, STEMNASTICS LLC.
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Institutions have access to more student data than ever before—but it's hard to really grasp what that means, since many of the digital tools that colleges use are from third parties or companies that keep their algorithms private. That makes it hard for students, professors or even journalists to get a glimpse inside. Via Peter Mellow, THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY
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Enrollment in online courses is rising. But the shift to online instruction can be challenging for some instructors who have spent most of thei Via Peter Mellow
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Last night I published a post in which I speculated that Google is rolling out the "insert audio" feature to more G Suite accounts. Thi Via Peter Mellow
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There has been an exponential growth in the number of health apps, but experts have concerns about privacy as well as their effectiveness and accuracy. Via Peter Mellow
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Electronic slideshow presentations are often faulted anecdotally, but little empirical work has documented their faults. In Study 1 we found that eight psychological principles are often violated in PowerPoint® slideshows, and are violated to similar extents across different fields – for example, academic research slideshows generally were no better or worse than business slideshows. In Study 2 we found that respondents reported having noticed, and having been annoyed by, specific problems in presentations arising from violations of particular psychological principles. Finally, in Study 3 we showed that observers are not highly accurate in recognizing when particular slides violated a specific psychological rule. Furthermore, even when they correctly identified the violation, they often could not explain the nature of the problem. In sum, the psychological foundations for effective slideshow presentation design are neither obvious nor necessarily intuitive, and presentation designers in all fields, from education to business to government, could benefit from explicit instruction in relevant aspects of psychology. Via Peter Mellow
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Rethinking Open Universities | The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning
This paper considers the current state of the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) and the implications for the evolution of higher education, whether through open or traditional institutions. Although 50 years have passed since the establishment of UKOU, the first open university, such institutions seem to be losing their ground, notably because they face challenges in creating a clear identity for themselves. By definition, they have been distinguished from traditional universities by offering both open access and open admission. However, some cases of open access (i.e., distance teaching through the adoption of various technologies) are found in China, South Africa, the USSR, and the US. Even so, the introduction of open admission policies can be considered a core feature of open universities. Such policies have been criticized for creating a so-called revolving door, with students failing almost immediately. To counteract this, UKOU developed a particular quality assurance system, which allowed them to be an authoritative higher education institution. Specifically, they structured regional networks with shared responsibilities, to offer all the elements that make up a university including headquarters, regional offices, and even spaces for students. This form of networked university is what differentiates open universities from the traditional university model and constitutes a unique feature of this type of educational institution. Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Elizabeth E Charles
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This paper considers the current state of the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) and the implications for the evolution of higher education, whether through open or traditional institutions. Although 50 years have passed since the establishment of UKOU, the first open university, such institutions seem to be losing their ground, notably because they face challenges in creating a clear identity for themselves. By definition, they have been distinguished from traditional universities by offering both open access and open admission. However, some cases of open access (i.e., distance teaching through the adoption of various technologies) are found in China, South Africa, the USSR, and the US. Even so, the introduction of open admission policies can be considered a core feature of open universities. Such policies have been criticized for creating a so-called revolving door, with students failing almost immediately. To counteract this, UKOU developed a particular quality assurance system, which allowed them to be an authoritative higher education institution. Specifically, they structured regional networks with shared responsibilities, to offer all the elements that make up a university including headquarters, regional offices, and even spaces for students. This form of networked university is what differentiates open universities from the traditional university model and constitutes a unique feature of this type of educational institution.
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Temple University's College of Public Health is a diverse school experiencing significant growth online. Here's how the institution is supporting the development and maintenance of high-quality online faculty. Via Peter Mellow
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Now that Coursera for Campus—which I have occasionally erroneously referred to as "Coursera for Schools" in previous blog posts—has been launched, we have some more information about what it's re Via Peter Mellow
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In April 2017 the next generation digital learning environment (NGDLE) celebrated its two-year anniversary. The shift to a component-based NGDLE approach allows us all to adopt an architect's perspective and continue our work to design the learning environments we want and need. Explore our library resources on what will the future of the Learning Management System (LMS) looks like. Via Peter Mellow
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The act of talking with others—having social debates and conversations—is key to human learning, and this “social learning” has now become an importan Via Peter Mellow
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Colleges and corrections departments increasingly are turning to online instruction for incarcerated students. But while those programs may be easier to scale, challenges and questions about quality remain. Via Peter Mellow
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Recent research uncovered just a handful of distinct elements that set great online teaching apart from the merely good. The findings came out of interviews with eight faculty members who have won awards for their online teaching from three professional associations: the Online Learning Consortium, the Association for Educational Communications & Technology and the United States Distance Learning Association. Via Peter Mellow, STEMNASTICS LLC.
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A large public research university figured out how to tap the power of artificial intelligence and human intelligence to produce impressive gains in s Via Peter Mellow, LGA
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Australia's University of Canberra is simplifying students' higher education journeys with a holistic approach to constituent relationship management. Via Peter Mellow
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Deciding whether to develop or outsource the expertise and technological infrastructure necessary to launch an online degree program requires a thorou Via Peter Mellow
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The Fair Work Commission found using a mobile phone too much at work was a valid reason for the sacking, but fair dismissal procedures had not been followed. Via Peter Mellow
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So you've learned to love your content, and you're now a master at PowerPoint design...or are you? See if your typography skills are on point with these 10 typ… Via Peter Mellow
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Ensuring better IT service delivery can help to support the organizational changes that are necessary to implement Dx initiatives. Via Peter Mellow
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This fall I'm teaching a couple of computer science courses. One of the courses is designed for freshmen students to get a broad overvie Via Peter Mellow
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Higher education's digital transformation is creating bright opportunities for automated student support, and it’s time we consider how to design thes Via Peter Mellow
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