eSchool News highlights blended learning in new Educator Resource Center

Free resource for integrated learning in the classroom.
eSchool News released a new Educator Resource Center (ERC) focused on guiding educators in successfully implementing blended learning in classrooms.

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Sponsored by K12, Inc., “The Many Faces of Blended Learning” is comprised of key resources and examples of combined virtual and traditional learning techniques to form a modern and effective learning strategy.

eSchool News writes, "Technology is transforming education, most notably in the way students have access to learning opportunities. No longer must students sit in a classroom, plodding along at the same pace as their peers, if they wish to learn—as online instruction has opened a new world of possibilities."
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Source: PR Log

eSchool News highlights blended learning in new Educator Resource Center

Free resource for integrated learning in the classroom.
eSchool News released a new Educator Resource Center (ERC) focused on guiding educators in successfully implementing blended learning in classrooms.

Photo: eSchool News

Sponsored by K12, Inc., “The Many Faces of Blended Learning” is comprised of key resources and examples of combined virtual and traditional learning techniques to form a modern and effective learning strategy.

eSchool News writes, "Technology is transforming education, most notably in the way students have access to learning opportunities. No longer must students sit in a classroom, plodding along at the same pace as their peers, if they wish to learn—as online instruction has opened a new world of possibilities."
Read more... 

Source: PR Log

Attitudes of Face-to-Face and e-Learning Instructors toward 'Active Learning'

Please be sure to check out this paper, appears in the European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning.
Date of publishing 16.11.2010.

Attitudes of Face-to-Face and e-Learning Instructors toward 'Active Learning'
By David Pundak, Orit Herscovitz, Miri Shacham

Abstract
Instruction in higher education has developed significantly over the past two decades, influenced by two trends: promotion of active learning methods and integration of web technology in e-Learning. Many studies found that active teaching improves students' success, involvement and thinking skills. Nevertheless, internationally, most instructors maintain traditional teaching methods.
A research tool – Active Instruction Tendency – (AIT) questionnaire developed on the basis of 'active instructors' experience exposed the transitions they had undergone. Following a review of the literature and examination of 'active instructors' attitudes, six key areas that may characterize the lecturer's tendency to adopt active learning were identified.
Using the AIT questionnaire, we examined attitudes concerning active learning of 135 instructors in three Israeli higher education institutions and 56 European distance and e-learning instructors. Their attitudes were compared with the attitudes of 'active instructors' who, for the past five years, have taught in active learning environments. In all six identified instruction areas, significant differences were found between attitudes of 'active instructors' and other instructors. Identification of these differences expands the theoretical knowledge corpus concerning instructors' attitudes toward active learning, presenting a new tool to characterize these attitudes.
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Source: The European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL)

Attitudes of Face-to-Face and e-Learning Instructors toward 'Active Learning'

Please be sure to check out this paper, appears in the European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning.
Date of publishing 16.11.2010.

Attitudes of Face-to-Face and e-Learning Instructors toward 'Active Learning'
By David Pundak, Orit Herscovitz, Miri Shacham

Abstract
Instruction in higher education has developed significantly over the past two decades, influenced by two trends: promotion of active learning methods and integration of web technology in e-Learning. Many studies found that active teaching improves students' success, involvement and thinking skills. Nevertheless, internationally, most instructors maintain traditional teaching methods.
A research tool – Active Instruction Tendency – (AIT) questionnaire developed on the basis of 'active instructors' experience exposed the transitions they had undergone. Following a review of the literature and examination of 'active instructors' attitudes, six key areas that may characterize the lecturer's tendency to adopt active learning were identified.
Using the AIT questionnaire, we examined attitudes concerning active learning of 135 instructors in three Israeli higher education institutions and 56 European distance and e-learning instructors. Their attitudes were compared with the attitudes of 'active instructors' who, for the past five years, have taught in active learning environments. In all six identified instruction areas, significant differences were found between attitudes of 'active instructors' and other instructors. Identification of these differences expands the theoretical knowledge corpus concerning instructors' attitudes toward active learning, presenting a new tool to characterize these attitudes.
Read more...

Source: The European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL)

elearningeuropa.info Newsletter - November 2010

The e-learning Newsletter brings you news about current issues, open calls, forthcoming events and e-learning resources.Take a look at this interesting line-up below.

FORUM on Language resources and Web 2.0: the latest hype or new perspectives?.
After the Webinar on this topic, a public forum has opened in order to facilitate debate on the challenges of social media in the development of language resources and in empowering language learning. The forum should allow more opportunities for exchange, particularly in an asynchronous mode and will remain open for two months (October - December 2010). Afterwards, 3 key issues and 3 recommendations in relation to the topic of language resources in the web 2.0 era will be published. Join in to expand the discussion and interact with experts and the community!
Read more...

PROJECT OF THE MONTH.
The TC*Teacher project seeks to create an international teacher training methodology which will be based on European best practice and achievements. It will create face-to-face training courses as well as offerings for distance learning. It aims to be the first step in advancing not just technological knowledge but also teachers' pedagogical capacity in their specific subject areas.
Read more...

EDEN Dublin 2011 Annual Conference. Learning and Sustainability.
The New Ecosystems of Innovation and Knowledge. 19 - 22 June 2011 (Dublin, Ireland) The aim of the 2011 EDEN conference is to highlight different ways and approaches to integrate the concept of responsible and sustainable development to learning, in its widest sense. You are invited to submit proposals for presentations in parallel sessions, posters or short demonstrations that relate to one or more of the conference themes.
Read more...

12th National E-Learning Conference. 5 - 6 April 2011 (Eindhoven, The Netherlands)
Over the past twelve years, the National E-Learning Conference has developed into the leading platform for presenting and discussing e-learning developments in the Netherlands and Belgium. In this 12th edition, even more than in previous years, the primary focus will be on practical aspects and experience. The ‘experience plaza’ has therefore been designated the heart of this 12th edition.
Read more...

Selected articles

eQSF - Setting new Quality Standards for ICT in Learning
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an increasing role in education and learning. Research shows that ICT has great potential to significantly increase learning outcomes for students.
Read more...

Publications

Sixth EDEN Research Workshop,Budapest. Keynote Speakers
125 experts from 26 countries discussed the latest research results in Budapest. The engaging keynote speeches are available for download.
Read more...



Education in the wild: contextual and location-based mobile learning in action
Mobile phones are becoming context-aware, with GPS positioning, recognition of objects by infrared or wireless tags, and automatic interpretation of images. They are offering opportunities to support...
Read more...

Source: elearningeuropa.info

elearningeuropa.info Newsletter - November 2010

The e-learning Newsletter brings you news about current issues, open calls, forthcoming events and e-learning resources.Take a look at this interesting line-up below.

FORUM on Language resources and Web 2.0: the latest hype or new perspectives?.
After the Webinar on this topic, a public forum has opened in order to facilitate debate on the challenges of social media in the development of language resources and in empowering language learning. The forum should allow more opportunities for exchange, particularly in an asynchronous mode and will remain open for two months (October - December 2010). Afterwards, 3 key issues and 3 recommendations in relation to the topic of language resources in the web 2.0 era will be published. Join in to expand the discussion and interact with experts and the community!
Read more...

PROJECT OF THE MONTH.
The TC*Teacher project seeks to create an international teacher training methodology which will be based on European best practice and achievements. It will create face-to-face training courses as well as offerings for distance learning. It aims to be the first step in advancing not just technological knowledge but also teachers' pedagogical capacity in their specific subject areas.
Read more...

EDEN Dublin 2011 Annual Conference. Learning and Sustainability.
The New Ecosystems of Innovation and Knowledge. 19 - 22 June 2011 (Dublin, Ireland) The aim of the 2011 EDEN conference is to highlight different ways and approaches to integrate the concept of responsible and sustainable development to learning, in its widest sense. You are invited to submit proposals for presentations in parallel sessions, posters or short demonstrations that relate to one or more of the conference themes.
Read more...

12th National E-Learning Conference. 5 - 6 April 2011 (Eindhoven, The Netherlands)
Over the past twelve years, the National E-Learning Conference has developed into the leading platform for presenting and discussing e-learning developments in the Netherlands and Belgium. In this 12th edition, even more than in previous years, the primary focus will be on practical aspects and experience. The ‘experience plaza’ has therefore been designated the heart of this 12th edition.
Read more...

Selected articles

eQSF - Setting new Quality Standards for ICT in Learning
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an increasing role in education and learning. Research shows that ICT has great potential to significantly increase learning outcomes for students.
Read more...

Publications

Sixth EDEN Research Workshop,Budapest. Keynote Speakers
125 experts from 26 countries discussed the latest research results in Budapest. The engaging keynote speeches are available for download.
Read more...



Education in the wild: contextual and location-based mobile learning in action
Mobile phones are becoming context-aware, with GPS positioning, recognition of objects by infrared or wireless tags, and automatic interpretation of images. They are offering opportunities to support...
Read more...

Source: elearningeuropa.info

New eLearning Video Today: Introducing the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy

Check out the eLearning Video: A short introduction to the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy and member benefits.
Visit www.elearningacademy.com.au and eLearningAcademy

Alison Bickford, Director of Connect Thinking and e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy, has begun rolling out a series of free introductory e-learning tutorials through iTunes, YouTube and the Academy blog.

Introducing the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy



Source: eLearningAcademy YouTube channel

New eLearning Video Today: Introducing the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy

Check out the eLearning Video: A short introduction to the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy and member benefits.
Visit www.elearningacademy.com.au and eLearningAcademy

Alison Bickford, Director of Connect Thinking and e-coach for the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy, has begun rolling out a series of free introductory e-learning tutorials through iTunes, YouTube and the Academy blog.

Introducing the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy



Source: eLearningAcademy YouTube channel

Learning maths in a fun way

Help your child bridge that learning gap and empower his/her natural ability to learn mathematical concepts in a fun way with E.nopi Maths.

E.nopi workbooks are colourful and fun.
Photo: Brunei Press 

The E.nopi Maths programme is a supplementary learning process developed in Korea by Daekyo, the world's largest open-school, with 4.2 million students in over 13 countries.

The E.nopi Maths programme embraces the understanding, practice and application to develop and enhance the depth and range of understanding of mathematics in children of all ages.

E.nopi workbooks are colourful and self-guided, complete with explanations on the set concepts or topics.
Read more...

Related link

E.nopi is

Source: Borneo Bulletin 

Learning maths in a fun way

Help your child bridge that learning gap and empower his/her natural ability to learn mathematical concepts in a fun way with E.nopi Maths.

E.nopi workbooks are colourful and fun.
Photo: Brunei Press 

The E.nopi Maths programme is a supplementary learning process developed in Korea by Daekyo, the world's largest open-school, with 4.2 million students in over 13 countries.

The E.nopi Maths programme embraces the understanding, practice and application to develop and enhance the depth and range of understanding of mathematics in children of all ages.

E.nopi workbooks are colourful and self-guided, complete with explanations on the set concepts or topics.
Read more...

Related link

E.nopi is

Source: Borneo Bulletin