Thursday, 31 October 2013
EDpuzzle: Build better video lessons, together
EDpuzzle
Build better video lessons, together
Find a video and make it yours
Crop a video
Find a video and use only what you need. Make it to the point.
Add your voice
Record audio notes or explain a video with your voice.
Embed quizzes
Add questions at any time during the video and track your students.
Creando videocuestionarios en Google Drive
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En Google Drive podemos crear formularios sin necesidad de instalar programa alguno en nuestro equipo. Podemos hacerlo desde las hojas de cálculo de Google Drive, pero también podemos hacerlo con mayor facilidad desde una aplicación independiente que para ello Google pone a nuestra disposición.La novedad de dicha aplicación radica en que desde hace una semana es posible insertar vídeos de YouTube en los formularios con gran facilidad, lo cual les aporta un gran valor didáctico añadido. Para crear un formulario seguiremos estos pasos:
- Creamos una cuenta en Gmail que nos permitirá disponer de un eficaz gestor de correo electrónico y tener acceso a Google Drive.
- Accedemos a Google Drive y nos identificamos con nuestro nombre de usuario y contraseña.
- En el escritorio de Google Drive seleccionamos Crear>Formulario entre las diversas opciones que se muestran en el menú situado en la esquina superior izquierda.
- En la siguiente presentación elaborada por el Grupo de Software Educativo de Extremadura (GSEEX) para el Catálogo TIC del CeDeC os ofrecemos una explicación detallada acerca de la creación de los formularios.
A New Pedagogy is Emerging...And Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor
In all the discussion about learning management systems, open educational resources (OERs), massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the benefits and challenges of online learning, perhaps the most important issues concern how technology is changing the way we teach, and - more importantly - the way students learn. For want of a better term, we call this “pedagogy.”
What is clear is that major changes in the way we teach post-secondary students are being triggered by online learning and the new technologies that increase flexibility in, and access to, post-secondary education.MORE :
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I AM A {SOCIAL} LIBRARIAN infographic - Free download! | Library Connect
I AM A {SOCIAL} LIBRARIAN infographic - Free download! | Library Connect: "Social today means so much more than sending a tweet or posting to Facebook. The social librarian is enmeshed in the fabric of the Internet of Things as curator, educator, filter and beacon. In this complex, dynamic and demanding environment, librarians are extending themselves and empowering library users.
In recognition of this, Elsevier's Library Connect Newsletter (@library_connect) and Joe Murphy (@libraryfuture), Librarian & Technology Analyst/Trend Spotter, offer up a visual portrait of The Social Librarian, and invite you to download and post, share on your social streams, and discuss with your library stakeholders."
In recognition of this, Elsevier's Library Connect Newsletter (@library_connect) and Joe Murphy (@libraryfuture), Librarian & Technology Analyst/Trend Spotter, offer up a visual portrait of The Social Librarian, and invite you to download and post, share on your social streams, and discuss with your library stakeholders."
Coursera Learning Hubs - Degree of Freedom
Coursera's new Global Learning Hub program
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Introducing Coursera Learning Hubs: Global Participation, Local Access and Support!
At Coursera, we envision a future where everyone has access to a world-class education. We strive to create and deliver experiences that break down daily barriers that stand in the way of successful learning. Today, in support of our goals, we’re delighted to announce a new initiative- Coursera Learning Hubs - that will offer people around the world physical spaces where they can access the Internet to take a Coursera course, while learning alongside peers in an interactive, facilitated setting. All for free.
Coursera Learning Hubs Initiative Partners
From Lila Ibrahim, President of Coursera:
Coursera’s Learning Hubs initiative aims to extend opportunities for students to connect to a great education. Together with leading organizations, we hope to empower local communities worldwide with technology access, content facilitators, and a peer group of learners based on existing infrastructure. Learning Hubs will provide the benefits of in-person social learning with online content from over 100 Coursera partners in a blended learning experience. We believe this is an important step in reducing geographic and connectivity barriers.
From Meghann Curtis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs,U.S State Department:
We are excited to be partnering with Coursera. Together, we hope that we can identify new models for blended online and in-person learning, offer students new skills and knowledge, and help connect them to U.S. higher education institutions.
From Meghann Curtis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs,U.S State Department:
We are excited to be partnering with Coursera. Together, we hope that we can identify new models for blended online and in-person learning, offer students new skills and knowledge, and help connect them to U.S. higher education institutions.
Local Access and Support
In addition to accessing online courses across Coursera’s catalog, students near a Learning Hub can take part in in-person sessions for select courses, where they can learn alongside others and work with a local facilitator who hasfamiliarity with the subject. Depending on the technology availability and meeting frequency, in-person sessions can revolve around discussions, tutoring or projects that run parallel to the online course.
Starting today, we’re actively looking for additional partners to host Learning Hubs within their own communities. If you are interested in starting a Learning Hub or have questions about program details and requirements, check out our Learning Hubs page.
We’re very excited for the possibilities that Learning Hubs will open up for students receiving increased access and support, and for educators looking for data, best practices and models for blended learning!
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IKEEPSAFE LAUNCHES NEW APP TO HELP PARENTS GUIDE KIDS’ ONLINE SAFETY — iKeepSafe
BEaPROTM Facebook and Android app, first of its kind, measures parents’ savvy in the six areas of known online safety risks affecting their children
ARLINGTON, VA—October 30, 2013—iKeepSafe today announces the launch of its iKeepSafe BEaPROTM Parent online safety app. Available on Facebook and Android, the app measures parents’ behaviors and attitudes surrounding online safety risks experienced by K-12th-grade children.
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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A COMPUTER EXPERT TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
The Neuroscience Of Learning: 41 Terms Every Teacher Should Know - by TeachThought
Image attribution flickr user vancouverfilmschool; The Neuroscience Of Learning: 41 Terms Every Teacher Should Know; The A-Z Guide For Neuroscience In Education
The Neuroscience Of Learning: 41 Terms Every Teacher Should Know
by Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed., radteach.com
As education continues to evolve, adding in new trends, technologies, standards, and 21st century thinking habits, there is one constant that doesn’t change.
The human brain.
But neuroscience isn’t exactly accessible to most educators, rarely published, and when it is, it’s often full of odd phrasing and intimidating jargon. Worse, there seems to be a disconnect between the dry science of neurology, and the need teachers have for relevant tools, resources, and strategies in the classroom. In regards to the disconnect, we’ll continue to strive to create content that is both expert and accessible, as The Simple Things I Do To Promote Brain-Based Learning In My Classroom
As for the jargon, Judy Willis, teacher, neuroscientist, and consultant has put together an A-Z glossary of relevant neuroscience terms for teachers and administrators to help clarify the jargon. Willis’ writing has been published on edutopia, TeachThought, and Psychology Today, among other sites, and her work in this field has been especially relevant at a time of such great change in education.
more onhttp://www.teachthought.com/learning/neuroscience-of-learning-41-terms-every-teacher-should-know/
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Reinventing higher education – MOOCs, SPOCs and hubs - University World News
Massive open online courses, SPOCs – self-paced open courses that may become MOOCs – and university hubs generated most interest at the fourth annual international conference on “Reinventing Higher Education”, which took place in Spain from 7-8 October.
The conference, which had the theme “Time for New Frontiers and Cross-collaboration in Higher Education”, was organised by Madrid-based IE University, a private non-profit institution owned by the Instituto de Empresa SL.
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Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Meet Lesson.ly, A Training-As-A-Service Startup That Is Clocking Quick Revenue Growth | TechCrunch
"If you work for a large company, you likely dealt with an onboarding process. Perhaps little quizzes or pamphlets. I recently enjoyed this precise exercise while joining TechCrunch a few months ago, given that our corporate boss AOL is a fan of all things ancient."
http://lesson.ly/
http://lesson.ly/
Lesson.ly : A new way to educate and train your clients and employees.
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Web Giants Threaten End to Cookie Tracking
Balance of Power in Ad Industry at Stake as Google, Microsoft Seek to Control Web Tracking
more on The Wall Street Journal - Tech
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Integrate TED Ed video, Quizlet Flashcards, Khan Academy Videos and others with your Eliademy Course | Eliademy Blog
Eliademy
Started in February 2012, Eliademy is backed by CBTec Ltd, a company founded by ex-Nokia veterans, who possess core expertise in Open Source Technology. Eliademy was built using Open Source Technology in cooperation with Finnish educators and learners and it is free of charge.
"Our mission is to democratize education with technology. This mission comes from our belief that education should be available to all and everywhere. Going back to history, the great philosopher Plato started the first Academy in the world in an olive tree grove, also known as Elia in Greek. It was a remarkable event which laid the foundation for human education. However, Plato's Academy was an exclusive academy only free to the people of Athens. Applying the same philosophy and taking it further, we think education should be available to everyone all over the world, thus we created Eliademy."
Eliademy supports educators and students with free online classrooms that enable them create, share and manage courses. Universities, colleges, trainers, coaches, hobby clubs among others can use it as a free learning management system and course content created by the teacher will always belong to them. With its smart and friendly interface, fast and easy to use features, educators are able to engage students with features such as discussion boards, videos, images, newsfeed, visual notifications and calendar, anytime, from any corner of the world.
LTI-compliant learning resources
With LTI compliant learning resources, you will be able to attach external tools, providing you with a variety of learning materials to enrich your online course. Such external learning tools include Khan Academy, Google Charts, TED Ed among others. Imagine powering your course with an educative video from Khan Academy, educational and inspiring talk from TED Ed or utilizing Quizlet flashcards for study terms and definitions in a subject. These are just tips of what you could do with this new functionality of our e-learning platform.
And it is easy to use. By simply clicking “add content” in the edit mode, select external tool and you will get a drop down list of activated external tools. For a quick glimpse, see the image below but I encourage you to login, try it out and experience it yourself.
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Monday, 28 October 2013
Ten Websites for Science Teachers | Edutopia
image credits to Science Is Awesome.#NationalChocolateDay
We all know that the web is full of excellent web resources for science teachers and students. However, unless you live on the web, finding the best websites can become quite a challenge. This isn't a "Top Ten" list -- instead, it is a list of websites that I either use on a regular basis or just find interesting. From teaching resources for the nature of science and authentic field journals to wacky videos about numbers, I am sure that you will find something in the following list the works for you!
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The Higgs Field, explained for ehr...dummies? :) - Don Lincoln
One of the most significant scientific discoveries of the early 21st century is surely the Higgs boson, but the boson and the Higgs Field that allows for that magic particle are extremely difficult to grasp. Don Lincoln outlines an analogy (originally conceived by David Miller) that all of us can appreciate, starring a large dinner party, a raucous group of physicists, and Nobel Prize Winner Peter Higgs himself.
Lesson by Don Lincoln, animation by Powerhouse Animation Studios Inc.
Lesson by Don Lincoln, animation by Powerhouse Animation Studios Inc.
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Sunday, 27 October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Bill's cash grant will open gates to online learners | Evening Times
Catriona Stewart
Columnist/reporter
BILLIONAIRE US philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are backing research by Glasgow Caledonian University. (from the Glasgow Evening Times)
In a link up with Ivy League University Harvard, the Glasgow academics plan to research how people study online.
The scheme has been given £15,500 from the Microsoft magnate's charity to investigate how millions of people worldwide study on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Professor Allison Littlejohn, Director of the Caledonian Academy, gained experience teaching on a MOOC course in 2011.
She said: "It's is a new type of environment and so we want to understand how health professionals go about learning while working in that context.
"We need to find out what they do to learn and are specifically interested in how they self-regulate their learning."
"Work roles are evolving rapidly so learning for work has to be personalised and self-regulated. Yet, organisations have not taken advantage of social technologies to support self-regulated learning.
"MOOCs present a potentially useful way forward, but little is known about learning in these environments."
Glasgow Caledonian University will work with Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, and Harvard Catalyst.
The research results will be used to improve access to high quality learning for professionals in countries where opportunities to study are limited.
It is hoped this would then help MOOCs have a huge impact on improving healthcare provision.
Researchers will explore how health staff go about their learning while studying on the course, which is available online rather than through classroom-based lectures.
The study will end in April 2014, with results reported to the Gates Foundation in December this year and May 2014.
Several high-profile initiatives have been set up in the US and UK over the past two years to deliver MOOCs.
US providers boast more than five million students.
Edinburgh and London International Universities already have around 500,000 students studying 10 courses.
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Friday, 25 October 2013
Harvard plans to boldly go with 'Spocs'
Keep up, keep up. If you've only just caught on to the concept of online university courses called Moocs, then you're in danger of falling behind again.
Harvard, one of the world's most influential universities, is moving on to Spocs - which stands for small private online courses. Nothing to do with Star Trek and sombre Vulcans, but plenty to do with ambitions "to boldly go".
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Nobel Prize winner MOOC at FutureLearn !
A MOOC by a Nobel Prize winner!
Professor Peter Higgs, Edinburgh University's School of Physics & Astronomy and 2013 Nobel Prize winner
Professor Peter Higgs, Edinburgh University's School of Physics & Astronomy and 2013 Nobel Prize winner
The discovery of the Higgs boson
The University of Edinburgh/ FutureLearn MOOC course requires a basic level of mathematical skills, at the level of a final-year school pupil. A basic knowledge of physics is helpful, but not required. Starts on 10 February.
Management for a Competitive Edge (MgtEdge) | Open2Study
"Management for a Competitive Edge (MgtEdge)"
by Haldor Aamot
by Haldor Aamot
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Microsoft is testing prototypes for smart eyewear similar to Google Glass - Digits - WSJ
Microsoft has submitted a patent for a "head-mounted display" that looks a lot like the company's leaked Kinect Glasses. The patent application was filed in early 2012, and made public this week. Microsoft describes a multiplayer system that lets game players invite other users via a head-mounted display device. Illustrations attached to the patent show a pair of glasses that include sensors to locate users, track gestures, and read the environment of a game player.
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▶ Creativity as a Life Skill: Gerard Puccio at TEDxGramercy -
Gerard is chair and professor of the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State, a unique academic department that offers the world's only Master of Science degree in Creativity and Change Leadership.
Creativity as a Life Skill
In the face of a fast changing and increasingly more complex world, many argue that creativity and innovation are crucial 21st century skills. Unfortunately schools and organizations seem to be ill equipped to promote this critical skill. Discover what you can do to reclaim and sustain this life skill.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Creativity as a Life Skill
In the face of a fast changing and increasingly more complex world, many argue that creativity and innovation are crucial 21st century skills. Unfortunately schools and organizations seem to be ill equipped to promote this critical skill. Discover what you can do to reclaim and sustain this life skill.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
User Experience for the Web (WebUX) | Open2Study
User Experience for the Web (WebUX)
by Amir Ansari
Learn to create great experiences for people visiting websites, with proven tools and techniques in this self-paced course .
Nokia unveils 10.1″ Lumia 2520, a $499 Windows RT 8.1 tablet coming this fall with LTE - The Next Web
At Nokia World in Abu Dhabi today, Nokia unveiled its first tablet: the Lumia 2520. The Windows RT 8.1 device will ship this fall for $499; initial roll out will be in the US, the UK, and Finland, with additional countries to follow “shortly after.”
The Lumia 2520 comes with a 10.1-inch 1080p HD display. Nokia touts it is as being designed “to provide the best outdoor and indoor readability of any tablet.”
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Monday, 21 October 2013
▶ The DO School Start-Up Lab - Online Course by The DO School - iversity
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The DO School Start-Up Lab
The Online Course "The DO School Start-Up Lab" is offered for free on iversity.org. Just enroll here: http://bit.ly/1469rmN
Why one professor created the first-ever social gaming platform for a MOOC - Coursera Blog
Probability, https://www.coursera.org/course/prob, is the first Coursera MOOC taught in Chinese.
More in http://blog.coursera.org/post/64423209807/why-one-professor-created-the-first-ever-social-gaming
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