A Learner-Centered Syllabus Helps Set the Tone for Learning

By: Mary Bart

At its most basic level, the syllabus is used to communicate information about the course, the instructor, learning objectives, assignments, grading
policies, due dates, the university’s academic integrity statement, and, in some cases, an increasingly long list of strongly worded admonitions on what is
and isn’t acceptable behavior in the college classroom.

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8 Top Tips to Create an Effective Social Learning Strategy

eLearning_IndustryIn this article, you’ll find Social Learning tips, advice, and techniques for creating a successful Social Learning Strategy. From research to implementation, I’ll walk you through on how to develop a Social Learning Strategy that engages learners and encourages collaborative eLearning.

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Using Facebook for eLearning: The Ultimate Guide for eLearning Professionals

eLearning_IndustryThere isn’t any doubt that Facebook is a powerful social media tool, but is it flexible enough to be used for eLearning purposes? In this article, I’ll share 4 pros and 4 cons of using Facebook for eLearning and I’ll take a closer look at how Facebook can be used in eLearning courses by sharing 9 invaluable tips you can use this popular social network.

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Technology Thursday: The Ultimate Guide to Using PowerPoint Effectively

The infographic below was originally created by Cubicle Ninjas for eLearning Infographics. Click here to see the original post.

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Quality Matters Monday: Standard 1.5

QMIt’s Quality Matters Monday! Each Monday, we will highlight a Quality Matters standard and review its importance in an online course and how we evaluate this standard.

Today, we are reviewing Quality Matters Standard 1.5.

Click here to view Quality Matters Standard 1.5 in the Quality Matters Rubric.

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The 6 Best Free Mind Mapping Tools for Teachers

eLearning_IndustryOrganizing thoughts is a difficult task, for both teachers and students. Lack of a medium to organize all these thoughts can lead to stress, confusion, and lack of success in regards to yourself, or your students. Utilize these 6 Best Free Mind Mapping Tools for Teachers in order to be the best educator possible and ensure that your students are able to reach their full potential.

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App Review: Voice Record Pro

Voice Record ProThe average person probably remembers more of what they see than what they hear. For example, you’re likely to readily remember a person’s face more easily than you would his name. However, according to molecular biologist John Medina, the key to more remembering what we see and hear is enhanced when repetition is involved.

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Have MOOCs Helped or Hurt?

InsideHigherEdThis article was originally written by Academic Partnerships Chairman and CEO, Randy Best, for Inside Higher Ed. Click here for the original post.

As the hype around MOOCs has subsided, a frequently asked question in university circles today is: Who have massive open online courses helped or hurt?

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Recap: 2014 Online Learning Consortium International Conference

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Last week, we attended, presented, and were sponsors for the 2014 Online Learning Consortium International Conference in Orlando. We learned a lot and can’t wait to share it all with you! To start, we will share what we presented.

During our presentation, “Struggling with Group Projects in Your Online Course?

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How to Make Your Own Sound Booth for Better Voice Overs

Not everyone has access to a professional recording studio so most of us have to improvise when recording audio. That is why we are so glad we came across this article by eLearning Brothers! Click here for the original article.

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