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Learning how to be an Open Learner….By Being an Open Learner

My colleague Laurel asked me some questions in her comments on my last blog post.

How have you shifted from being a  “stranded evangelist” to a  “connected educator”? What have you learned from the people around you? How has your practice shifted as you listen to the teachers with diverse perspectives?…

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Two Ways to Improve Course Quality in Five Minutes or Less

If you’re looking for a quick way to improve your course quality, here are two (often overlooked) items you can incorporate in five minutes or less.
Communicate Pre-Requisite Information
Your students need to know your course prerequisites, …… Continue reading

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Reluctant Connector: Final Reflections on My First MOOC Experience via Independent Study

I went into my first MOOC as an adult learner unseasoned in the self-directed approach to learning. The idea that my learning is directed by me and not facilitator-centered is a concept I am gaining comfort with. I am still getting used to the idea that I must take ownership of my learning.…

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Dear Janet, Thank you so much for your support at…

Dear Janet,

Thank you so much for your support at the VRT conference. That was the best, the most supportive audience I could have wished for myself. So many friends showed up, including you.

You are right – now that I have tried presenting at a live webinar, I want to do it again in the future.… Continue reading

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Can Gameful Learning with Social Media Change the World?

In this Learn with Michelle Google+ Hangout, Michelle Pacansky-Brock speaks with Jason Rosenblum and Bob Strong from St. Edward’s University to discover how principles of gameful learning have transformed their Global Social Problems course into …… Continue reading

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Social Media Safety and Awareness Month from Lee Kolbert

This post originally appeared here.
“It’s National Social Media Safety and Awareness Month. Actually, there is no such thing; yet with so many awareness campaigns for other very important issues, I think it’s about time we …… Continue reading

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New! Professional Development at the Faculty eCommons

At the Faculty eCommons, we’re dedicated to helping you design and teach high-quality online courses that meet the needs of today’s learners. That’s why we’ve expanded our professional development opportunities to address topics you request …… Continue reading

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#etmooc #ltis13 Lezioni di cyberspazio attraverso mappe

Ascoltando i podcast delle lezioni sul Cyberspazio, di cui ho riferito qui, ho pensato di sintetizzarle attraverso mappe riconoscendo che la visualizzazione è un sistema efficace per mettere a fuoco i punti salienti di un argomento e trovare relazioni. Propongo una prima mappa che anticipa i temi delle singole lezioni: Cyberspazio.

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Openness and Sharing

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     Lately I have been thinking of what does it mean to be an open educator.  One of the reasons is because a group of educators called The Fellowship of the Open Spokes, which I am a part of, has been discussing this very topic.  The other reason is because most of this school year I have been thinking about ways to make my colleagues at school share what they are doing in their classrooms. 

What does “open” mean?

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