July 2007

Third International Forum on E-Learning for Defence and Security

July 28, 2007

Third International Forum on E-Learning for Defence and Security. ‘A Forum on technology assisted training for defence, security and emergency services at Online Educa Berlin. Technology is changing the world of security. In an increasingly inter-linked global security environment, new threats and challenges have created an urgent need for imaginative new responses. Nowhere is this [...]

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Learning Objects Portal

July 19, 2007

The Learning Objects Portal is a gateway to many resources about learning objects and repositories. You are invited to meander through the portal sections below based on your interest. The Learning Objects Portal is a collaborative effort between four adult educators from various parts of Canada who came together through common interest. Motivation was provided [...]

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Interesting: Is it Time to Drop the e in e-Learning?

July 19, 2007

It’s Time to Drop E-Learning. ‘For some, e-learning is only now coming into its own. For others, the word smacks of an obsession with technology. Donald H Taylor argues that it’s time to drop the ‘e’ and start concentrating on the ‘learning’. It’s time to drop e-learning. Let’s be specific. It’s time to drop the [...]

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The Value of Lecture Podcasts

July 17, 2007

Article: Questioning the Student Use of and Desire for Lecture Podcasts, Laura A. Guertin, Matthew J. Bodek, Sarah E. Zappe, Heeyoung Kim, MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, Vol. 3, No. 2, June 2007. Abstract: The use of audio files, specifically podcasts, has become more visible and accessible to students in higher education. Despite [...]

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Get Your Cameras Ready: Portraits of Learning 2007

July 11, 2007

Portraits of Learning 2007 – Technology & Learning’s Digital Photo Contest for Kids. ‘Students, Get Published. Teachers, Showcase Your Lesson Plans. Technology & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in the sixth annual digital photography contest. The competition, open to all K-12 students, challenges you to capture—and share—your unique vision of the world in a [...]

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ISTE Educator Resources

July 10, 2007

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational [...]

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Open Conference on Technology in Education: Teaching with Technology Idea Exchange 2008

July 8, 2007

Teaching with Technology Idea Exchange 2008 (TTIX): The Open Conference on Technology in Education. ‘The 4th Annual Teaching with Technology Idea Exchange will be June 5-6, 2008 on the UVSC campus in Orem, Utah, with a pre-conference workshop on faculty development June 4. Join other educators, developers, and innovators from across the nation and beyond [...]

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Zinch: The Place Where Students Can Showcase Their Skills

July 6, 2007

Zinch. ‘Zinch empowers high school students to pro actively showcase themselves to colleges and universities across the nation. Students create a detailed online portfolio painting a vibrant picture of who they are. In turn, colleges and universities search through the comprehensive Zinch database recruiting students matching their criteria. Zinch allows students to actively let any [...]

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