Second grade students in Ms. Linsley class at Woodview Elem in Spring Branch are learning the first……
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...UNC-Wilmington Hosts Successful Global Learning Technology Conference
Dr. Melissa Kaulbach Presenting at GLTC
University of North Carolina-Wilmington, a partner of Academic Partnerships, hosted the Global Learning Technology Conference (GLTC) on October 10th and 11th, 2013. This conference provided an opportunity for those working or teaching in the Instructional Design and Technology field to learn new tools, strategies, and network with one another.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Free MOOC – Human Element: An Essential Online Course Component
Please join Whitney Kilgore, Vice President, Academic Partnerships and Samantha Duque, Senior Consultant, Academic Partnerships International for a free, online MOOC starting October 21, 2013 through November 24, 2013.
Course Description
Students want to know their instructor. This challenges online faculty to integrate technologies, such as avatars, video, and social media, to introduce their digital personalities and enhance learners’ experiences.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Humanizing Your Online Class Webinar: A Success!
Yesterday, Faculty eCommons, in conjunction with Inside Higher Ed, presented a free webinar featuring Michelle Pacansky-Brock and it was a success! Michelle shared examples of what students identify as valuable characteristics of a “humanized” online class and identified key tips and strategies for harnessing the potential of emerging technologies to make online classes personal, meaningful, and memorable.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...TED-Ed Flipped Lesson: Strategies for Retaining Online Students
Ed Tech du Jour hosts, Dr. Melissa Kaulbach and Dr. Heather Farmakis share factors contributing to attrition rates originate from a variety of sources, many that are beyond your control. As an instructor and course designer, you do have control over your course’s environment, which can influence students’ choice to remain enrolled.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Understanding Korean Social Structure and Culture – Lecture 1
Definition of culture: four elements of culture
1. Symbols
2. Language
3. Norms
4. Values
1. Symbols
Swastika: meaning auspiciousness, goodness in Buddhism
Cross: Christianity
Buddhism – 11 million
Protestant – 8.7 million
Catholic – 5.3 million
2. Languages
Languages reflect worldview
People from the USA – “Americans”
The Chinese character for china literally means centre of the universe
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Ummm…That’s not a School.
I think THIS is a problem.
The linked article covers the story of a “school without teachers.” According to the story, the school exists as a place for grouped computer-based instruction. Students must compete for spots and, if they get in, will predominantly spend their days learning to code.…
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I’ve been very busy this fall – even without Marching Band I find that I’m spending so much more time preparing lessons and units – and most of all – music. This year we’re using SmartMusic to take assessments and to help students practice.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Dynamic, Complex Boundaries
So what do complex boundaries look like? I have to confess, I have rather vague ideas. Fortunately, some other people have done a fair amount of thinking about this issue, including poet Robert Frost, whom I’ve spoken about before, and I think we can learn something from them.…
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The movie clip that I chose to “read” was “Judge’s Game” from Rounders. This is a movie that I knew nothing about before this week and know only a little more about now. The Judge’s Game scene starts with six older men playing cards.…
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