Author: scoopit

A Self-Directed Learning Model For 21st Century Learners

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The goal of the model isn’t content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom–learning how to learn, understanding what’s worth understanding, and perhaps most importantly, analyzing the purpose of learning (e.g., personal and…

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Moodle 2.7 some of the improvements since Moodle 2.6

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This is a presentation on the key improvements available in Moodle 2.7 since Moodle 2.6 Source: www.slideshare.net See on Scoop.it – Moodlicious

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Moodle Mobile 1.5 Available in Google Play

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New features: * View your activity grades and outcomes (Requires configuration by the Moodle site administrator) * New sign in and manage accounts page, quick access to all your sites Improvements:  * The Site URL field now supports domains without…

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Moodle and LTI

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LTI is acroynm for (learning tool interactive) – yes, very vague, which means lots of options or LTI services that you can utilize. On a conceptual level, moodle can act as either; A LTI provider – where your…

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Would You Create An Online Course? Here’s Why Some Do (And Some Don’t)

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There are a ton of sites out there now for teachers to share lesson plans and resources. Sharing, at least in this case includes having access to platforms where you can both get and give content. Teachers can find…

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What media making and social learning tools are best at engaging learners?

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Most agree that classrooms need to provide opportunities for students to create and engage with new media technology. However, that realization still leaves us far from the specifics needed to make it happen. What media making and social…

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Formative Assessment: The Secret Sauce of Blended Success

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Although most people probably associate the term “assessment” with quizzes and exams, in reality these high-stakes activities represent a small subset of assessment opportunities. Educationally, assessments can be broken into two larger categories: summative and formative. Most of…

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10 Self-Evaluation Tips for Technology Instructional Specialists

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Successful technology integration must include an element of reflection to stay focused on how individual teachers and learners will use this technology in the classroom.

Source: www.edutopia.org

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How Educators Around The World Are Implementing Mobile Learning (And What You Can Learn From Them)

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How schools respond to the growth of mobile devices will affect generations of students and their readiness for college and the workforce. It will also impact how well teachers, administrators, and staff do their jobs. We must all do our best to ensure that accessibility and quality remain top priorities as technology develops.

Cited From: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/how-educators-are-practicing-mobile-learning/#ixzz388FDxZoI

Source: www.opencolleges.edu.au

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Do I Need a Digital Teaching Portfolio?

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A well-planned, current digital teaching portfolio can be an asset whether you’re seeking a job, being evaluated within your school, or simply demonstrating your professionalism.

Source: www.edutopia.org

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