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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Releases New White Paper on Blended Learning

ELI has released a new white paper, Blended Learning: A Report on the ELI Focus Session, by Veronica Diaz and Malcolm B. Brown (EDUCAUSE).


On September 15 and 16, 2010, the ELI teaching and learning community gathered for an online focus session on blended learning. This white paper is a synthesis of the key ideas, themes, and concepts that emerged from those sessions. This white paper also includes links to supporting focus session materials, recordings, and resources. It represents a harvesting of the key elements that we, as a teaching and learning community, need to keep in mind as we work to refine the blended instructional delivery model in higher education.
Read more...

Source: EDUCAUSE

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Releases New White Paper on Blended Learning

ELI has released a new white paper, Blended Learning: A Report on the ELI Focus Session, by Veronica Diaz and Malcolm B. Brown (EDUCAUSE).


On September 15 and 16, 2010, the ELI teaching and learning community gathered for an online focus session on blended learning. This white paper is a synthesis of the key ideas, themes, and concepts that emerged from those sessions. This white paper also includes links to supporting focus session materials, recordings, and resources. It represents a harvesting of the key elements that we, as a teaching and learning community, need to keep in mind as we work to refine the blended instructional delivery model in higher education.
Read more...

Source: EDUCAUSE

State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) Releases Report on States’ Uses of ARRA Funds for Technology and K-12 Reform

"ARRA Investments in Technology, Innovation, and K-12 Reform: The Digital Education Funding Cliff," a report released at the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) 2010 Leadership Summit and Education Forum earlier this month, illustrates that with appropriate funding and leadership, states and districts can make positive differences for students.


The report, which is the first and only of its kind, offers a preliminary snapshot of how states and school districts are using funds from the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Program under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The result is an explosion of innovation with regard to digital and open content, online assessment, online and blended learning, increasing student and teacher access to a wide and growing array of computing devices — allowing for more choices and personalization — and even increased access to powerful data and information on student learning.

Coupled with the release of the National Education Technology Plan at the SETDA event by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan  and the release earlier this year of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan, which included within it an ambitious education agenda, the work states and districts are completing with the ARRA funding continues a strong momentum toward increasing education effectiveness and efficiency through technology.

Secretary Duncan speaking to SETDA ED Forum


About the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA).
Founded in 2001, SETDA is the national member association that represents the interests of the educational technology leadership of state and territorial education agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
SETDA members work collectively and in public-private partnerships to ensure that meaningful technology innovations with broad potential for systemic improvements and cost-savings in teaching, learning and leadership are brought to scale.
For more information, please visit www.setda.org.

Source: stockmarketsreview.com/

State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) Releases Report on States’ Uses of ARRA Funds for Technology and K-12 Reform

"ARRA Investments in Technology, Innovation, and K-12 Reform: The Digital Education Funding Cliff," a report released at the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) 2010 Leadership Summit and Education Forum earlier this month, illustrates that with appropriate funding and leadership, states and districts can make positive differences for students.


The report, which is the first and only of its kind, offers a preliminary snapshot of how states and school districts are using funds from the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Program under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The result is an explosion of innovation with regard to digital and open content, online assessment, online and blended learning, increasing student and teacher access to a wide and growing array of computing devices — allowing for more choices and personalization — and even increased access to powerful data and information on student learning.

Coupled with the release of the National Education Technology Plan at the SETDA event by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan  and the release earlier this year of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan, which included within it an ambitious education agenda, the work states and districts are completing with the ARRA funding continues a strong momentum toward increasing education effectiveness and efficiency through technology.

Secretary Duncan speaking to SETDA ED Forum


About the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA).
Founded in 2001, SETDA is the national member association that represents the interests of the educational technology leadership of state and territorial education agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
SETDA members work collectively and in public-private partnerships to ensure that meaningful technology innovations with broad potential for systemic improvements and cost-savings in teaching, learning and leadership are brought to scale.
For more information, please visit www.setda.org.

Source: stockmarketsreview.com/

Monday, November 29, 2010

Upcoming Training Magazine Network Free Webinars


I hope you take advantage of these opportunities to improve your webinar skills and knowledge.

Date: Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

Blended learning has become an accepted practice in the learning space. Blended today means some combination of online learning, classroom experiences, and on-the-job mentoring. It's benefits and impacts are well-known and well-researched. But what if we're not really blending the right stuff? What if the gains we've seen to date are just the tip of the iceberg?

Today's blended learning is a cocktail of ice, water, and seltzer water - all variations on a theme, the theme of top-down learning. We're blending delivery models, but not the learning paradigm. The new blended learning mixes formal learning with collaborative and social learning, internal learning with training for the extended enterprise.

In this session, we'll discuss what the new blending looks like, how it differs from the old, and why you should consider adding it to your mix. We'll talk about when and how to blend social into your formal REGISTER

Do-it-Yourself eLearning with Free and Instant Delivery Tools


Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

How do you drastically cut cost and immediately roll-out eLearning? Do-it-yourself.

Whether you are a lone and single do-it-all eLearning department or part of the large development team, the skills of the do-it-yourself eLearning producer are of increasingly high value. Many eLearning initiatives have to be done and delivered now and you are expected to respond.

In this webinar, you will learn quick and dirty - but effective - eLearning approaches. You will learn a simplified design and low costs solutions.

Topics covered:
  • Why Do-it-Yourself eLearning skills are increasingly a job requirement?
  • How can you deliver low budget eLearning and respond to sometimes unreasonable demands?
  • How to use "on-the-fly" and short-cut instructional design techniques?
  • Where to find and use low cost, commonly used, and free software for immediately delivery?
  • What do you do if you are absolutely brand new in eLearning and sometimes overwhelmed?
  • How can use your do-it-yourself eLearning skills to secure new jobs or career opportunities?
REGISTER  

M-Learning Theory Mashups


Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

How do you match the power of distributed, cloud-based computing combined with appropriate learning theories? mLearning theory mashups provide the same granularity in learning design as technology mashups.

Don't let your learning design take a back seat to your mobile technology. Apply a powerful model that puts learning first. Come see leading-edge examples from Google, the military, Johnson & Johnson, and others.

In this session, you will learn:
  • The learning theories that are the most unique and relevant to mobile delivery
  • A learning theory mashup framework for combining multiple learning theories
  • How to develop a mashup curriculum and apply mobile technology
  • How to develop a blended learning plan for cloud computing
  • How to benchmark examples of successful learning theory mashups
  • Recommendations with how to integrate mobile apps
  • Audience: appropriate for all levels
Technologies discussed in this session: Mobile, messaging, Podcasting, video streaming, mobile LMS integration, cloud computing, alternate reality games.
REGISTER

Enjoy these free webinars!

Upcoming Training Magazine Network Free Webinars


I hope you take advantage of these opportunities to improve your webinar skills and knowledge.

Date: Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

Blended learning has become an accepted practice in the learning space. Blended today means some combination of online learning, classroom experiences, and on-the-job mentoring. It's benefits and impacts are well-known and well-researched. But what if we're not really blending the right stuff? What if the gains we've seen to date are just the tip of the iceberg?

Today's blended learning is a cocktail of ice, water, and seltzer water - all variations on a theme, the theme of top-down learning. We're blending delivery models, but not the learning paradigm. The new blended learning mixes formal learning with collaborative and social learning, internal learning with training for the extended enterprise.

In this session, we'll discuss what the new blending looks like, how it differs from the old, and why you should consider adding it to your mix. We'll talk about when and how to blend social into your formal REGISTER

Do-it-Yourself eLearning with Free and Instant Delivery Tools


Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

How do you drastically cut cost and immediately roll-out eLearning? Do-it-yourself.

Whether you are a lone and single do-it-all eLearning department or part of the large development team, the skills of the do-it-yourself eLearning producer are of increasingly high value. Many eLearning initiatives have to be done and delivered now and you are expected to respond.

In this webinar, you will learn quick and dirty - but effective - eLearning approaches. You will learn a simplified design and low costs solutions.

Topics covered:
  • Why Do-it-Yourself eLearning skills are increasingly a job requirement?
  • How can you deliver low budget eLearning and respond to sometimes unreasonable demands?
  • How to use "on-the-fly" and short-cut instructional design techniques?
  • Where to find and use low cost, commonly used, and free software for immediately delivery?
  • What do you do if you are absolutely brand new in eLearning and sometimes overwhelmed?
  • How can use your do-it-yourself eLearning skills to secure new jobs or career opportunities?
REGISTER  

M-Learning Theory Mashups


Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Time: 10:00AM Pacific / 1:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)

How do you match the power of distributed, cloud-based computing combined with appropriate learning theories? mLearning theory mashups provide the same granularity in learning design as technology mashups.

Don't let your learning design take a back seat to your mobile technology. Apply a powerful model that puts learning first. Come see leading-edge examples from Google, the military, Johnson & Johnson, and others.

In this session, you will learn:
  • The learning theories that are the most unique and relevant to mobile delivery
  • A learning theory mashup framework for combining multiple learning theories
  • How to develop a mashup curriculum and apply mobile technology
  • How to develop a blended learning plan for cloud computing
  • How to benchmark examples of successful learning theory mashups
  • Recommendations with how to integrate mobile apps
  • Audience: appropriate for all levels
Technologies discussed in this session: Mobile, messaging, Podcasting, video streaming, mobile LMS integration, cloud computing, alternate reality games.
REGISTER

Enjoy these free webinars!

7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model

Look at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, the "7 Things You Should Know about..." series.


7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model

Abstract:
HyFlex is a course design model that presents the components of hybrid learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Models like HyFlex, which present multiple paths through course content, may work well for courses where students arrive with varying levels of expertise or background in the subject matter. Courses built on the HyFlex model help to break down the boundary between the virtual classroom and the physical one. By allowing students access to both platforms, the design encourages discussion threads to move from one platform to the other.
Read more...

Related link
HyFlex Course Design Theory  (PDF)
Connecting Online and On-Ground Learners with HyFlex Courses
This session will report on four years of experience delivering graduate education with the HyFlex approach.

Source: EDUCAUSE

7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model

Look at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, the "7 Things You Should Know about..." series.


7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model

Abstract:
HyFlex is a course design model that presents the components of hybrid learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Models like HyFlex, which present multiple paths through course content, may work well for courses where students arrive with varying levels of expertise or background in the subject matter. Courses built on the HyFlex model help to break down the boundary between the virtual classroom and the physical one. By allowing students access to both platforms, the design encourages discussion threads to move from one platform to the other.
Read more...

Related link
HyFlex Course Design Theory  (PDF)
Connecting Online and On-Ground Learners with HyFlex Courses
This session will report on four years of experience delivering graduate education with the HyFlex approach.

Source: EDUCAUSE

Sunday, November 28, 2010

eXact learning solutions outlines how e-learning can help European economies remain competitive

Carin Martell, International Alliances Manager at the leading learning content management (LCMS) and digital repository (DR) solution provider, eXact learning solutions, was one of the keynote speakers at the European e-learning Summit, held in Sheffield from 17th to 19th November.


Presenting 'A European Perspective', Martell outlined world population and economic trends - to set a context for the future development - and value - of e-learning.

She explained that the average age of people in Europe is rising while the populations in Asia's growing economies are both young and plentiful. She commented: "For example, some 80% of the population of Pakistan is under 30 - and 1bn workers will join the labour market in Asian economies such as those of India and China in the next ten years.

The European e-learning Summit delegates - Europe's top e-learning strategists, content and systems developers, drawn from the private and public sectors as well as academia - discussed the European and world markets for e-learning, identified industry trends and the key issues in e-learning today.
The Summit was organised by Learning Light, the Sheffield-based company which focuses on promoting the use of e-learning and learning technologies, and was supported by learndirect and by Creativesheffield.
Read more...

About eXact learning solutions
eXact learning solutions, formerly Giunti Labs, is a leading learning content management and digital repository solutions provider, which offers a wide range of tools and services for content development, content management and content delivery, covering:

• Learning content management system (LCMS) and digital repository platforms
• Mobile learning technologies
• Multi-language bespoke learning content production
• Consulting and professional services

The company has over fifteen years of experience and more than 100 customers worldwide. Our technological innovations allow enterprises to improve their organizational performance, and achieve significant reductions in business costs.

Source: 24-7 Press Release

eXact learning solutions outlines how e-learning can help European economies remain competitive

Carin Martell, International Alliances Manager at the leading learning content management (LCMS) and digital repository (DR) solution provider, eXact learning solutions, was one of the keynote speakers at the European e-learning Summit, held in Sheffield from 17th to 19th November.


Presenting 'A European Perspective', Martell outlined world population and economic trends - to set a context for the future development - and value - of e-learning.

She explained that the average age of people in Europe is rising while the populations in Asia's growing economies are both young and plentiful. She commented: "For example, some 80% of the population of Pakistan is under 30 - and 1bn workers will join the labour market in Asian economies such as those of India and China in the next ten years.

The European e-learning Summit delegates - Europe's top e-learning strategists, content and systems developers, drawn from the private and public sectors as well as academia - discussed the European and world markets for e-learning, identified industry trends and the key issues in e-learning today.
The Summit was organised by Learning Light, the Sheffield-based company which focuses on promoting the use of e-learning and learning technologies, and was supported by learndirect and by Creativesheffield.
Read more...

About eXact learning solutions
eXact learning solutions, formerly Giunti Labs, is a leading learning content management and digital repository solutions provider, which offers a wide range of tools and services for content development, content management and content delivery, covering:

• Learning content management system (LCMS) and digital repository platforms
• Mobile learning technologies
• Multi-language bespoke learning content production
• Consulting and professional services

The company has over fifteen years of experience and more than 100 customers worldwide. Our technological innovations allow enterprises to improve their organizational performance, and achieve significant reductions in business costs.

Source: 24-7 Press Release