The Faculty eCommons recently wrapped up Instructional Design for Mobile Learning (IDML), a free, 4-week micro-MOOC in which participants explored principles, pedagogies, and tools for designing mobile instruction. IDML was delivered through Canvas Network.
IDML supported ……
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Faculty Satisfaction with Teaching Online Courses
The demand for online courses has increased dramatically–so has the number of faculty teaching online. Online pedagogy has evolved over a short period of time, creating challenges with changing delivery methods, training, support, and course ……
mLearn 2013: 12th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning
mLearn Conference was the first conference on mobile learning. After more than eleven years, mLearn is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious international conferences in the field.
mLearn extends the theory and practice of ……
Call for Proposals: Academic Partnerships 2013 Research Grants
Through many years working closely with our partnering institution’s faculty, we’ve witnessed passion towards and dedication to improving the quality of online learning. Whether through emerging technologies, innovative course design, or professional development models, our ……
Dungeons & Discourse: One Instructor’s Adventure in Edu-Gaming
Register for a free webinar featuring Dr. Petruzella
Dr. Petruzella will discuss his experience designing, building, and teaching his introductory philosophy edu-gaming course “Dungeons & Discourse,” a quest-based roleplaying game. This webinar is part of a ……
Video Contest: Announcing the iPad Mini Winner!
You could win an iPad Mini, too!
Enter your name for the chance to win. Winner will be announced July 1, 2013.
Congratulations to our iPad Mini winner, Dr. David L. Sturges, associate professor at the University ……
Faculty eCommons micro-MOOC Recommended on MOOC News & Reviews
Register for our next micro-MOOC: Game Elements for Learning
July 1-28, 2013; Participants will explore (and experiment with) game elements to create engaging learning environments.
Faculty eCommons community member Rob Power reflects on his participation in the ……
How Dr. Sabita Persaud Uses Social Media to Enable Authentic, Relevant Learning
The open platforms of social media connect students to field experts, increase student-to-student interaction, and for one instructor, faciliate real-life scenarios that weave course topics and conversations into student’s everyday lives, enabling authentic, anytime-anywhere learning.
Want ……
Why Should Educators Care About 3D Printing?
3D printing is coming of age. Higher resolution printers, strong affordable materials, and sophisticated software that converts freely available and detailed CAD drawings into printable files has made it possible for relatively amateur users to ……
Your New Summer Plans: QM Live! Summer Camp
It’s summer!
You should be lying on the beach, napping under your favorite tree, sailing across the lake…but you also know that summer may be your only chance to participate in some much-needed professional development.
Great news! Register for ……