Learning Online – Questions Of Quality And Impact - Education Technology Solutions As learners increasingly engage online anywhere, anytime, in informal and formal contexts, there are questions related to the quality and impact of the learning. This Cover Story provides a conversation starter about learning online and questions of quality and impact. By Professor Glenn Finger Learners are increasingly mobile and online, enabled by anywhere, anytime access to information and communication. Mobile learning, eLearning, learning management systems (LMS), and Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) are all examples of the language used in this space which recognises that students are now participants in digital ecosystems – some of which are student-led, as well as school-led and teacher-led.
50 Top Sources Of Free eLearning Courses Whether you are looking for a master’s degree program, computer science classes, a K-12 curriculum, or GED study program, this list gives you a look at 50 websites that promise education for free. From databases that organize over 1,000,000 students throughout 16 universities, to a small library of documents for those interested in history, the opportunities for free online learning continue to expand as the Internet becomes a crucial component in education. 1. UMass Boston Open Courseware 21 Conversational Russian Phrases to Learn to Fit In with Natives Ever found yourself wondering what the real Russian language ”tastes” like? You know—the raw, unrefined Russian. The Russian you’re not going to encounter in textbooks, blog posts, audio lessons and most other sources you learn Russian from? The fact is, the gap between the literary Russian (you’re most probably learning) and the everyday, “average Joe” or, to put it more appropriately, “average Ivan” Russian is dramatically bigger than the gap between the literary and everyday English. Read on to learn how you can master the brutal, crude yet infinitely romantic (talk about the controversial Russian soul) everyday language you’re most probably going to come across if you ever step foot in the ”Motherland.” Literary vs.
#FlipboardChat Summary: Creative Magazine Ideas for New Graduates Jenn de la Vega / May 20, 2015 Every Wednesday evening, members of the Flipboard Club—an unofficial community of passionate evangelists—hold a Twitter chat about a Flipboard-centric topic and we summarize the discussion here. Tonight’s topic is “Using Flipboard to Create Digital Brochures”.” Join in the chat Wednesday at 7pm PT/10pm ET via the hashtag on Twitter. Self-employment Self-employment is the state of working for oneself rather than an employer. Generally, tax authorities will view a person as self-employed if the person chooses to be recognised as such, or is generating income such that the person is required to file a tax return under legislation in the relevant jurisdiction. In the real world, the critical issue for the taxing authorities is not that the person is trading but is whether the person is profitable and hence potentially taxable. In other words, the activity of trading is likely to be ignored if no profit is present, so occasional and hobby- or enthusiast-based economic activity is generally ignored by authorities. Self-employed people generally find their own work rather than being provided with work by an employer, earning income from a profession, a trade or a business that they operate. Difference between self-employment, entrepreneurship, and startup[edit]
Students Weigh In On Flipped Classrooms By Jon Bergmann I am about to complete a book about the relationship between flipped learning and homework. While writing the book, I realised that I needed to hear from students about their perceptions and thoughts about flipped homework. I reached out through my network of flipped teachers and asked them to have their students take a survey. Before looking at the survey results, I want to emphasise that there is great debate about the value and purpose of homework. Some educators feel that homework should never be assigned, while others see it as a vital part of learning. Research Roundup about MOOCs and Online Learning The rising of MOOCs brings the interest of scrutinizing the effectiveness of online learning. Definitely it’s not a new-born baby, even MIT’s OpenCourseWare is more than 10 years old. But the Web2.0 technologies and new concepts have brought something different and evolving.
Discovering Science Program - FutureLearn Learn about the extraordinary world of everyday chemistry, and earn 10 credits from the University of Leeds The Discovering Science program consists of five short online courses. Each course looks at how chemistry plays an important role in our everyday lives, by exploring topics such as advances in modern medicine, food, climate, and household products. Through case studies and discussions, explore how research is responsible for significant scientific developments. Take a look at science in action, and find out more about what the future holds for scientific discoveries. Each course includes exercises for you to complete which will allow you to practise your science writing skills for blog posts, press releases, interview questions and video scripts.
Where to get free ELT & education-related books … legally Many of the teachers I work with often ask me for recommendations for books to help them with lesson planning, activities, methodology, research and general professional development. I can suggest titles by the dozens but they are often not really affordable – a topic I’ve written about before. So here’s a list of sites where you can get free ELT and education related books. 1. British Council’s Teacher Development Publications There are loads here but my favourites in no particular order include the following:
List of treaties Wikipedia list article This list of treaties contains known agreements, pacts, peaces, and major contracts between states, armies, governments, and tribal groups. Before AD 1200[edit] Networks, Networking and Network Literacy – Part One – Linking Learning As I continue my research into how teachers experience learning through Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), I am spending a lot of time learning about networks, networking and network literacy. Before the internet became almost ubiquitous in the developed world, to many people the idea of networking may have meant dressing in business clothes, and attending some type of function, making small talk and exchanging business cards. Conferences and functions such as this still occur, and certain industries still depend on having the right background and knowing the ‘right’ people. However, networking is rapidly changing, and having network literacy now means more than the ability to balance a serviette and hors d’oeuvre while also shaking hands and looking impressive.
The Best MOOC Platforms of 2017 Introduction College is a huge investment, and it’s only getting more expensive as time goes by – in the last 10 years the cost of attending a public four-year university has increased by 3.5% (beyond the cost of inflation). The amount of student debt is also a rising concern as it recently topped $1.3 trillion. The cost of attending college combined with strict admission requirements makes traditional higher education inaccessible for many students. Whether it’s a high school student who doesn’t have access to much federal student aid or an older adult who has already entered the workforce and can’t afford to quit his or her job, many people may feel like they don’t have a lot of choices: Make a huge investment in college and hope you aren’t one of the 25% of college graduates who are underemployed, or limit your potential by not getting your degree.