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09 Mar 09

The Value of Teaching and Learning Technology: Beyond ROI (EQM0625) - PDF

Measure the "Value" of your investment rather than the "Return" - EdTech does not lend itself well to the ROI model.

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30 Sep 08

Effectiveness Of Traditional And Blended Learning Environments

Strickland compared the course delivery methods in two respiratory therapy courses taught by the same teacher. One group of students completed the course in a traditional environment, while the other group completed the course in a blended environment. The method of course delivery, the final examination grade and the course grade were recorded for each student. Strickland studied the students’ satisfaction with the course through the information provided by each student on a standardized student evaluation of the course.

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15 Jul 08

Gain an edge by taking online classes :: Neighbors :: Post-Tribune

  • Several outstanding colleges offer classes online to high school students. Even middle-schoolers can take advantage of them. According to the Wall Street Journal, the pre-college student category has become one of the fastest growing segments of the distance-learning market.
  • Students taking classes at Purdue North Central in psychology, for instance, may receive dual credit; one credit for high school and three credits from Purdue.
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Top News - Gas prices fuel rise in virtual field trips

As schools grapple with budget cuts and rising fuel costs, many districts are finding it necessary to reduce or eliminate field trips, leaving students and teachers with a surprisingly attractive option--virtual field trips.

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  • As schools grapple with budget cuts and rising fuel costs, many districts are finding it necessary to reduce or eliminate field trips, leaving students and teachers with a surprisingly attractive option--virtual field trips.
  • Some virtual field trips are conducted through video or web conferencing, while others are available on individual computers by clicking a link on an organization's web site

High Cost of Driving Ignites Online Classes Boom (pg 1) - NYTimes.com

  • This is what we need to change. Quality comes first and should be the driving factor for creating online courses, not just revenue. As competition in this area increases, quality will be the thing that sets one institution apart from another.

    Step 2, find dynamic and savvy (or at least very willing to learn) faculty to facilitate. Online teaching is not the same as F2F and facilitating the online experience IS an art form.     - edventures on 2008-07-15
  • Colleges from Massachusetts and Florida to Texas to Oregon have reported significant online enrollment increases for summer sessions, with student numbers in some cases 50 percent or 100 percent higher than last year.
  • the greatest surges have been registered at two-year community colleges,
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High Cost of Driving Ignites Online Classes Boom (pg 2) - NYTimes.com

  • Critical for our higher ed admin to KNOW and UNDERSTAND. Quality of program and faculty are critical to setting an institution apart. - edventures on 2008-07-15
  • Must remember this - particularly here in NH, connections stlil run the full spectrum with a large number still on dial-up. This puts a serious crimp in courses requiring active, synchronous and virtual learning environments. - edventures on 2008-07-15
  • Distance education is no silver bullet that can alone solve the challenges posed for higher education by rising gasoline prices, officials warned.
  • many students, especially in rural areas, lack the high-speed Internet connections on which online courses depend.

High gas prices fuel boom in online classes - Boston.com

  • John Bourne, director of the Sloan Consortium, an organization in Wellesley that studies online education, said he expects gas prices to bring about "a blended classroom -- half online, half in class."
  • "Retention in online classes is lower," school spokeswoman Kimberly Haschke said, pointing out that students who do not make the drive to campus may abandon their studies before the class term is over. "I kind of worry about that."
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01 Jul 08

ISTE | NETS for Teachers 2008

Revised version of the ISTE standards for teachers and technology.

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31 May 08

T&L in a Networked Environment

Jeff Utecht's wiki for CE5160, Teaching & Learning in a Networked Classroom

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  • Course description from the PSU Course Catalog: The evolution of the World Wide Web from what is being called Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 has brought about a new way of teaching and learning in this digital age. The use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, videocasting, and a host of other free tools are allowing educators to connect to knowledge and each other like never before. Learners will gain hands-on experiences with Web 2.0 tools and explore the learning theory that supports their use a networked classroom environment. - edventures on 2008-05-31

Open Education 2007 Conference

  • 26-28 September 2007
    Proposals due 18 May 2007

    Sponsored by the Center for Open and Sustainable Learning (COSL)
     - edventures on 2007-04-10
04 Apr 07

NSTA - SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Environmental Educator of the Year

  • Award: $5000 and all expense paid trip to NSTA National Conference
     - edventures on 2007-04-04
03 Apr 07

NSTA - DCAT Making a Difference Award

  • Recognizing excellence in science programs. $2500 to enhance the program. Award includes attendance for winner at the NSTA National Conference. Deadline 15 Oct 2007
     - edventures on 2007-04-03

NSTA - Ciba Exemplary Middle Level and High School Science Teaching Award

  • Award for Middle- and High-school teachers demonstrating exemplary science teaching. $2000 award, 1-yr NSTA membership, $500 to attend NSTA National Conference. Deadline 15 Oct 2007
     - edventures on 2007-04-03

HP US Philanthropy: K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant

  • HP grant including:
    • Tablet PC
    • Digital projector
    • Digital camera
    • Printer/scanner/copier (PSC)
    • $500 stipend
    • Professional development opportunities

     - edventures on 2007-04-03
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