Generally useful websites for distance education
http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/wc_home.html
Title: UMUC's Online Writing Center, the Effective Writing Center (EWC)
Description: The writing center can be an excellent writing resource to assist in current and future writing needs.
http://www.apastyle.org/
Title: APA Official Site
Description: On this site, you will find tutorials, FAQs, and other resources to help you improve your writing, master APA Style, and learn the conventions of scholarly publishing.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html
Title: Purdue University Writing Lab
Description: Other very good writing resources, inclusive of APA formatting
http://www.library.cornell.edu/resrch/citmanage/apa
Title: Cornell University (2009). APA Citation Style.
Description: Other very good writing resources, inclusive of APA formatting
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/10/here-is-how-to-easily-cite-papers-in.html?m=1
Title: Educational web tools and mobile apps for educators
Description: This link provides an easy way to cite papers in different formats in Google Docs.
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c09_s4.html
Title: Diana Hacker (2007) text
Description: This site could help to solidify understanding of APA style
http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Mira-APA-RD4.pdf
Title: Diana Hacker (2007) text
Description: A sample APA paper
https://www.usdla.org/blog/2015/09/25/mobile-apps-to-support-and-enhance-online-courses/
Title: United States Distance Learning Association
Description: List of Apps to help support in online teaching and learning—plus there's a good APA-style reference list at the end
http://mdehub.weebly.com/
Title: MDE Hub
Description: Use this site to keep up on all MDE activities, such as course availability and registration
http://groups.google.com/group/mde-lounge
Title: MDE Student Lounge
Description: Join other MDE students in the student lounge --- a place away from class where you can exchange information and ask questions about MDE courses, as well as get information on the latest job opportunities in DE. Visit the link click click the "Sign in and apply for membership" or "contact the owner" link. This is a private list, not viewable to non-subscribers.
http://libguides.umuc.edu/omde601
Title: Starting Your Research: The 601 Library Module
Description: Designed specifically for MDE601, the Library Module is a central portal that you can use to access an array of library resources. The research databases and web sites included in the module have been hand-picked by your instructors as beneficial for your DE studies and research.
http://groups.diigo.com/group/MDE_research
Title: MDE Bookmarks Diigo Group
Description: Diigo is a social bookmarking platform. The MDEbookmarks Diigo group is a place where we share bookmarks related to research interests of the MDE. A few MDE courses have a Diigo group as well. You'll learn about bookmarking with Diigo in a Skill Builder in OMDE601.
Mendeley (https://www.mendeley.com/) stores articles in PDF file format and offers an automated referencing system in word where citing of references and bibliographies become instantaneously. If you have created a watch folder on your desktop with all PDF documents well referenced, Mendeley will automatically sync with this information and create a digital library. Although I am still sometimes forced to do some of these functions by hand, research has become so much more user-friendly with access to all. You can organise, read and annotate documents in one place. Mendeley can even be used as a rating system for your own work similar to those by Research Gate and Google Scholar. You can thus have a research network connecting with other researchers worldwide. Mendeley offers career choices and job alerts. It has app functionality and can be downloaded to tablets or smart phones.
Diigo (https://www.diigo.com/) represents a filing system and bookmarking service of all websites and online articles, not just PDF documents as in the case of Mendeley. It also provides an array of possibilities with annotated articles and PDF documents which can be effectively used by students, especially post graduate students. Diigo has also app functionality and can be downloaded to tablets or smart phones. In the future, perhaps computer capability will advance and expand in order to collapse all these tools into one filing system as part of an artificial intelligence so that only one password is needed!
http://www.umuc.edu/grad/gradprograms/
Title: UMUC Graduate Programs
Description: Contains information about the UMUC grad programs, including information about the MDE specializations (under Distance Education).
http://www.umuc.edu/grad/gradrelations/
Title: Graduate Student Relations
Description: Provides resources and information for UMUC GSMT students.
http://www.adprima.com/dears.htm
Title: Distance Education Aptitude and Readiness Scale (DEARS)
Description: Use this link to test your preparation for online learning!
http://www.mde.uni-oldenburg.de/
Title: University of Oldenburg
Description: The Center for Lifelong Learning (C3L) is a center for research in distance education at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. C3L supports research and development in distance education.
http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/38/70
Title: IRRODL - International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
Description: Book Review: Learning and Teaching in Distance Education: Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective
by P. R. Ramanujam, Indira Ghandi National Open University
http://www.col.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/ODLIntro.pdf
Title: COL - The Commonwealth of Learning
Description: Provides a glossary of open and distance learning terms.
http://www.marylanddla.org/
Title: Maryland Distance Learning Association
Description: An association for people interested in distance education in Maryland. You do not have to live/work in Maryland to be a member.
http://tip.psychology.org/backgd.html
Title: Welcome to the Theory Into Practice (TIP) database
Description: The Theory Into Practice (TIP) database contains descriptions of over 50 theories relevant to human learning and instruction. Each description includes the following sections: overview, scope/application, example, principles, and references. Relationships between theories are identified by highlighted text within articles. These relationships can be connections between specific theories or to concepts that underlie a number of theories. The theories are also indexed according to content domain and type of learning.
http://astd.org
Title: American Society for Training and Development
Description: ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers. ASTD offers classmates a useful resource for those working in or research topics in the professional development area.
http://www.eden-online.org/
Title: European Distance Education and E-Learning Network (EDEN)
Description: Professional network and organization for European and non-European academics and students. membership is free for students.
I know that some of you have an interest in MOOCs so I want to share a recent article by Toni Bates on the two types of MOOCs -- an excellent distinction in terms of philosophy and practice xMOOCs & cMOOCs
An interesting blog site That also talks about other blogs
https://www.brainscape.com/blog/2015/01/top-education-tech-blogs/
http://c4lpt.co.uk/ contains a number of key resources and comprises a number of complementary websites which you can access via the links at the top of the page
http://c4lpt.co.uk/directory-of-learning-performance-tools/
Course Readings from Foundations of DE and e-Learning
Welcome from the MDE program directors
Posted Sep 15, 2014 12:29 PM
Dear Students,
Greetings from Linda and Lisa. As the Fall 2014 semester begins, we want to welcome you to the Master of Distance Education & E-Learning Program. Whether you are a degree-seeking student or are pursuing a certificate, we hope you will find your learning experience this semester stimulating and valuable.
We want to encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available to you. Would you like a mentor or to mentor another MDE student? Visit the MDE Peer Mentoring site to find out more. Do you want to keep current with news and resources for the program? Be sure you are signed up for the MDE Student-Alumni Lounge and visit the MDE Hub regularly. Do you enjoy social media? The MDE participates in several social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Diigo. Visit the MDE Hub homepage for links to all our social media activities and don't forget to visit the MDE Orientation as needed, since it's open 24/7 now.
One resource we want to emphasize is the writing coach service provided in your courses. Good communication skills are critical, both for a graduate student and for a person seeking employment or advancement in a current position. Taking advantage of the writing coach service will help you build further on those critical communications skills both now and throughout the program.
You are part of a unique program, and we hope you will benefit from your experience here as we both did.
Haughey, M. (2010). Organization and technology of distance education. In M. F. Cleveland-Innes & D. R. Garrison (Eds.), An introduction to distance education: Understanding teaching and learning in a new era (pp. 26-45). New York & London: Routledge.
Holmberg, B. (2005). The evolution, principles, and practices of distance education. Oldenburg, Germany: BIS-Verlag der Carl von Ossietzky
Jonassen, D., Davidson, M., Collins, M., Campbell, J., & Bannan Haag, B. (1995). Constructivism and computer-mediated communication in distance education. The American Journal of Distance Education, 9(2), 7-26
Moore, M.G. (1972). Learner autonomy: The second dimension of independent learning. Convergence, Fall, 76-88.
Peters, O. 1988. Distance teaching and industrial production. A comparative interpretation in outline. In Distance education: International perspectives, ed. D. Stewart, D. Keegan, and B. Holmberg, 95113. New York: Routledge.
Peters, O. (2010). Distance education in transition: Developments and issues, 5th edition. Oldenburg, Germany: BIS-Verlag der Carl von Ossietzky
Peters, O. (2004). Learning and teaching in distance education: Analysis and interpretation from an international perspective. London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer.
Simonson, M., Schlosser, C., Hanson, D.1999. Theory and distance education: A new discussion. The American Journal of Distance Education 13 (1).
Simonson, M, Smaldino, S., Abright, M. & Zvacek, S. (2000). Teaching and learning at a distance. Foundations of Distance Education. Prentice-Hall Inc.
Bittner, W. S., & Mallory, H. F. (1933). University teaching by mail. New York: Macmillan.
Brothers, W. L. (1971). The world wide campus. In O. Mackenzie & E. L. Christensen (Eds.), The changing world of correspondence study. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press.
Miller, Dr. G. E. (2010). Organization and technology of distance education. In M.F. Cleveland-Innes & D.R. Garrison (Eds.), An introduction to distance education: Understanding teaching and learning in a new era. New York: Routledge.
Moore, M.G., & Kearsley, G. (2012). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). United States: Wadsworth-Cengage Learning.
Posted Sep 15, 2014 12:29 PM
Dear Students,
Greetings from Linda and Lisa. As the Fall 2014 semester begins, we want to welcome you to the Master of Distance Education & E-Learning Program. Whether you are a degree-seeking student or are pursuing a certificate, we hope you will find your learning experience this semester stimulating and valuable.
We want to encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available to you. Would you like a mentor or to mentor another MDE student? Visit the MDE Peer Mentoring site to find out more. Do you want to keep current with news and resources for the program? Be sure you are signed up for the MDE Student-Alumni Lounge and visit the MDE Hub regularly. Do you enjoy social media? The MDE participates in several social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Diigo. Visit the MDE Hub homepage for links to all our social media activities and don't forget to visit the MDE Orientation as needed, since it's open 24/7 now.
One resource we want to emphasize is the writing coach service provided in your courses. Good communication skills are critical, both for a graduate student and for a person seeking employment or advancement in a current position. Taking advantage of the writing coach service will help you build further on those critical communications skills both now and throughout the program.
You are part of a unique program, and we hope you will benefit from your experience here as we both did.
Haughey, M. (2010). Organization and technology of distance education. In M. F. Cleveland-Innes & D. R. Garrison (Eds.), An introduction to distance education: Understanding teaching and learning in a new era (pp. 26-45). New York & London: Routledge.
Holmberg, B. (2005). The evolution, principles, and practices of distance education. Oldenburg, Germany: BIS-Verlag der Carl von Ossietzky
Jonassen, D., Davidson, M., Collins, M., Campbell, J., & Bannan Haag, B. (1995). Constructivism and computer-mediated communication in distance education. The American Journal of Distance Education, 9(2), 7-26
Moore, M.G. (1972). Learner autonomy: The second dimension of independent learning. Convergence, Fall, 76-88.
Peters, O. 1988. Distance teaching and industrial production. A comparative interpretation in outline. In Distance education: International perspectives, ed. D. Stewart, D. Keegan, and B. Holmberg, 95113. New York: Routledge.
Peters, O. (2010). Distance education in transition: Developments and issues, 5th edition. Oldenburg, Germany: BIS-Verlag der Carl von Ossietzky
Peters, O. (2004). Learning and teaching in distance education: Analysis and interpretation from an international perspective. London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer.
Simonson, M., Schlosser, C., Hanson, D.1999. Theory and distance education: A new discussion. The American Journal of Distance Education 13 (1).
Simonson, M, Smaldino, S., Abright, M. & Zvacek, S. (2000). Teaching and learning at a distance. Foundations of Distance Education. Prentice-Hall Inc.
Bittner, W. S., & Mallory, H. F. (1933). University teaching by mail. New York: Macmillan.
Brothers, W. L. (1971). The world wide campus. In O. Mackenzie & E. L. Christensen (Eds.), The changing world of correspondence study. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press.
Miller, Dr. G. E. (2010). Organization and technology of distance education. In M.F. Cleveland-Innes & D.R. Garrison (Eds.), An introduction to distance education: Understanding teaching and learning in a new era. New York: Routledge.
Moore, M.G., & Kearsley, G. (2012). Distance education: A systems view of online learning (3rd ed.). United States: Wadsworth-Cengage Learning.
Course Readings from Technology in DE and e-Learning
Here are some blogs from classmates in OMDE 603:
http://alexadams-elearning.weebly.com/learning-journal
http://reneebrownde.livejournal.com
http://svgraham1984.weebly.com
http://mirriamomde603.blogspot.com/
http://gibbsmde.blogspot.com/
http://sharlenes2cents2distanceeduc.wordpress.com/
http://joycereitor.blog.com/
http://coreydharris.blog.com/
http://katieskillrud.blogspot.com/
http://lopezpam.blog.com
http://robinsonthaddeus.blog.com
http://alexadams-elearning.weebly.com/learning-journal
http://reneebrownde.livejournal.com
http://svgraham1984.weebly.com
http://mirriamomde603.blogspot.com/
http://gibbsmde.blogspot.com/
http://sharlenes2cents2distanceeduc.wordpress.com/
http://joycereitor.blog.com/
http://coreydharris.blog.com/
http://katieskillrud.blogspot.com/
http://lopezpam.blog.com
http://robinsonthaddeus.blog.com
Course Readings from Costs and Economics of Distance Education & E-learning
Bates, T. (2011). The cost of online learning: $12.50 an hour? Retrieved from http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/03/22/the-cost-of-online-learning-12-50-an-hour/
Hülsmann, T. (2011). Distance education: From access to accumulation. Paper presented at the The Fourteenth Cambridge International Conference on Open: Distance and e-Learning Internationalisation and Social Justice: the role of Open, Distance and E-learning, Cambridge, UK.
From access to accumulation.pdf(192.84 KB)
Module 1: The economics of education and the role of distance education
This module sets the background: Mainstream wisdom suggests that investment in education is not only good advice to individuals but also to governments. We introduce core concepts of the economics of education such as Human Capital Theory (HCT; and its rival 'Screening Theory'), Rates of Returns to Education (RORE), observe the expansion of the explosive education sector, and assess the expectation linked with distance education under these conditions.
Wolf, A. (2002). Elixir or snake oil? Can education really deliver growth? In A. Wolf (Ed.), Does education matter? Myths about education and economic growth (pp. 13- 55). London: Penguin books.
This is the core reading for this module and the starting point of the role debate. The chapter questions the linkage between education and economic growth.
Schultz, T. W. (1961). Investment in Human Capital. American Economic Review, 51, 1-17.
This is a seminal paper which develops human capital theory (HCT). In this sense it is important for understanding a key concept used in the chapter by Wolf (2002)
Meyer, K. A. (2008). If Higher Education is a Right, and Distance Education is the Answer, Then Who Will Pay? Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 12(1), 45-68.
Rumble, G. (2007). Social justice, economics and distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 22(2), 167 -176.
Rumble is one of our visiting experts. His argument adds a further dimension in favor of education: as a necessary ingredient of a 'good life'. He combines a human capital view with a right to education view and infers that distance education is required to expand access to education.
Rumble, G. (2014). The Costs and Economics of Online Distance Education. In O. Zawacki-Richter, Andersen, T. (Ed.), Online distance education: Towards a Research Agenda (pp. 197-216). Athabasca: AUPress.
Rumble, G. (2012). Financial Management of Distance Learning in Dual-Mode Institutions. Open Learning, 27(1), 37-5
Module 2: The techniques of cost analysis
This module provides the tool kit and introduces the techniques of cost-analysis. This module is the core of the whole course. Grasp the main concept here and the rest is a walk through!
Rumble, G. (1997). The costs and economics of open and distance learning. London: Kogan Page.
For this module read chapters 1-9, i.e. Budgets (pp. 7-12), The classification of resources (pp. 13-20), A basic framework for analyzing revenue costs (pp. 21-31), Volume and its relationship with fixed and variable costs (32-41), The treatment of capital costs (42-50). Largely additional are the following chapters: Overheads (pp.51-64), Attribution of costs (pp. 65-73) The activity of costing (pp. 74-77)
Hülsmann, T. (2004) Costing open and distance learning (WBT) In Hülsmann (2004) read for this module especially the following sections: "Drawing up a budget" and "Elements of cost-analysis".
Daniel,J., Kanwar, A., & Uvalic-Trumbic, S. (2009). Breaking Higher Education's Iron Triangle: Access, Cost, and Quality. Change.
Simonson, M. (2015). It Costs How Much? Distance Learning, 12(1), 31-33.
Module 3: The cost-effectiveness of distance teaching institutions
In this module we are looking at some institutions (mega-universities) to see how they are set up, how they use media and achieve scale economies. The economic argument in favor of the cost-effectiveness of distance education hinges on its potential to realize scale economies. The potential for scale economies depends on pedagogical arrangement (and labor practices) as well as the selection of media. As Inglis (2008) has observed: much of the misplaced expectation with regards to online learning is rooted in a feeble understanding of the economics of traditional distance teaching.
Rumble, G. (1997). The costs and economics of open and distance learning. London: Kogan Page.
Chapters 13-14 set out the concepts of effectiveness and efficiency.
Do not get bogged down too much with the details. What is important is to understand the parameters impacting on cost-efficiency. Pay careful attention to the part on the OU (13.1) and the discussion on the pitfalls involved in making comparisons (13.2). The rest, especially the tables you may skim.
Hülsmann, T. (2008). From Baobab to Bonsai: Revisiting methodological issues in the costs and economics of distance education and distributed e-learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 233-269). London: Kogan Page.
The chapter should be readable for you after having studied the module on cost-analysis. It summarizes the findings and the issues involved in comparisons. Reading it parallel to the respective Rumble chapters may be a good idea.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2014). Distance Education Systems and Institutions in the Online Era: An Identity Crisis. In O. Zawacki-Richter, Anderson, T. (Ed.), Online distance education: Towards a research agenda (pp. 109-129). Athabasca: Athabasca University Press.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2008). Challenges Facing Distance Education in the 21st Century: Implications for setting the research agenda. Paper presented at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, Paris.
This is, for a change, a video.
Curran, C. (2008). Online learning and the university. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 26-51). London: Kogan Page.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2009). Distance Education in the Digital Age: Common Misconceptions and Challenging Tasks. Journal of distance Education, Revue de l'éducation à distance, 23(2), 105-122.
Inglis, A. (2008). Costs and quality of online learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 132-161). London: Kogan Page.
Inglis points out that having a good understanding of the economics of traditional distance education is quite helpful also for understanding online distance education. (In a similar vein cf. Curran, 2008, in the same book.)
Mays, T. (2005). Costing Distance Education and Open Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa. Open Learning, 20(3).
Latchem, C., Özkul, A. E., Aydin, C. A., & Mutlu, M. E. (2006). The Open Education System, Anadolu University, Turkey: e‐transformation in a mega‐university. Open Learning, 21(3), 221-235.
Latchem, C., Simsek, N., Balta, O. C., Torkul, O., Cedimoglu, I. H., & Altunkopru, A. (2009). Are We There Yet? A Progress Report from Three Turkish University Pioneers in Distance Education and E-Learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 10(2), 1-15.
Zhang, W.-Y., & Shin, N. (2002). Imported or Indigenous? A comparative study of three open and distance education models in mainland China, India and Hong Kong. Open Learning, 17(2), 167-176.
Weller, M., & Robinson, L. (2002). Scaling up an Online Course to Deal with 12 000 Students. Education, Communication & Information, 1(3), 307-323.
Cnference with Greville Rumble
With the visiting expert there are three broad topics to explore: (i) remaining questions on efficiency and cost-effectiveness and other specific issues you may come across in studying the textbook; (ii) 'the vulnerability debate'; while reading the respective chapters keep in mind the issue of the dependency of cost-efficiency on scale economies and the impact ICT induced market fragmentation may have on scale economies; (iii) ethical dimensions of the economics of distance education.
Rumble, G. (Ed.). (2004). Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Section II: The 'competitive vulnerability of distance teaching universities'.
Rumble, G. (2007). Social justice, economics and distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 22(2), 167 -176.
Rumble is one of our visiting experts. His argument adds a further dimension in favor of education: as a necessary ingredient of a 'good life'. He combines a human capital view with a right to education view and infers that distance education is required to expand access to education.
Rumble, G. (1997). The Costs and economics of open and distance Learning. London: Kogan Page. Rumble, G. (Ed.). (2004). Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Gaskell, A. (2012). Dual mode. Open Learning, 27(1), 1-2.
Daniel, J. (2012). Dual-mode universities in higher education: way station or final destination? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 27(1), 89-95.
Module 4: Costing educational technologies
Part 1: The cost structure of mass media
Cost-efficiency depends on scale economies. Scale economies depend, not least, on the choice of media. But media selection has not only consequences for cost-structure but also for pedagogical options and the institution as a system.
Bates, A. W. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge.
Chapters 1-6 are required. Ch. 3 elaborates on the ACTIONS framework and chapters 4-6 explain the cost structure of mass media such as print, broadcasting media or personal media such as cassettes or CD-ROM.
Part 2: Costing online learning
Digital technology comes in two guises: as information technologies and communication technologies. This has important implications for the learning scenarios afforded: exploiting the potential for automation comes with a different cost structure than using technology for sustaining communication between real people.
In addition this chapter takes a look at the specific features of e-learning within a training context. The main additional aspect in this context is the opportunity costs of lost productivity for the company. Taking into account these costs (possibly to be added to traveling and accommodation costs) makes more flexible modes of learning highly attractive.
Bates, A. W. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge. Chapters 7-10 are required.
Berge, Z., & Donaldson, C. (2008). Cost-benefit of online learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 179-194). London: Kogan Page.
Rumble, G. (2004). The costs and costing of networked learning. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (pp. 139-162). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Rumble, G. (2004). E-Education: Whose Benefits, whose costs? [2001]. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7, pp. 119-138).Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Allen, E., & Seaman, J. (2015, February). Grade level: Tracking online education in the United States Retrieved from http://www.onlinelearningsurvey.com/reports/gradelevel.pdf
Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. . (2010). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in Online Learning: A meta-analysis and review of Online Learning Studies.
Edelson,P.J., & Pittman, V. (2008). Historical perspectives on online learning in the United States. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 72-106). London: Kogan Page
Bramble, W.J, & Smith, M. (2008). Funding of distance and online learning in the United States. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning. (pp. 88-106). London: Kogan Page.
Whalen, T., & Wright, D. (1999). Methodology for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Web-Based Tele-Learning : Case Study of the Bell. Online Institute American Journal of Distance Education, 13 No 1.
Twigg, C. A. (2009, Oct). Using asynchronous learning in re-design: Reaching and retaining the at-risk student. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13(3), 147-155.
Twigg, C. A. (2005, June). Course Redesign Improves Learning and Reduces Cost. Policy Alert.
Module 5: Costing educational technologies II: E-learning
Bates, A. W. (2005).Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge.Chapters 7-10 are required.
Curran, C. (2008). Online learning and the university. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning
(pp. 26-51). London: Kogan Page.
Rumble, G. (2004). The costs and costing of networked learning. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (pp. 139-162).Oldenburg: Bibliotheks-und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Rumble, G. (2004). E-Education: Whose Benefits, whose costs? [2001]. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7, pp. 119-138). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks-und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenbur
Module 6: Costs and economics of learner support
Throughout the course the tensions between 'following the efficiency path' and upholding quality became more and more visible. We have seen that relentlessly cutting costs on course development and, especially, student support may backfire in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness. This module puts together an economic argument for supporting students in order to increase retention.
Woodley, A., & Simpson, O. (2014). Student dropout – the elephant in the room of distance education. In Anderson, T., & Zawacki-Richter, O. (Eds.), Online distance education - toward a research agenda. Edmonton: Athabasca University Press.
Simpson, O. (2013). Student retention in distance education: are we failing our students? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 28(2), 105-119.
Module 7: Economic aspects of OER and MOOCs
Recommended Readings (listed in recommended order of reading)
Weller, M. (2014). The Battle for Open: How openness won and why it doesn’t feel like victory
Hollands, F. M., & Tirthali, D. (2014). Resource Requirements and Costs of Developing and Delivering MOOCs. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 15(5), 113-133.
Hollands, F. M., & Tirthali, D. (2014). Why Do Institutions Offer MOOCs? Online Learning, 10(3), 1-19.
Hülsmann, T. (2011). Distance education: From access to accumulation. Paper presented at the The Fourteenth Cambridge International Conference on Open: Distance and e-Learning Internationalisation and Social Justice: the role of Open, Distance and E-learning, Cambridge, UK.
From access to accumulation.pdf(192.84 KB)
Module 1: The economics of education and the role of distance education
This module sets the background: Mainstream wisdom suggests that investment in education is not only good advice to individuals but also to governments. We introduce core concepts of the economics of education such as Human Capital Theory (HCT; and its rival 'Screening Theory'), Rates of Returns to Education (RORE), observe the expansion of the explosive education sector, and assess the expectation linked with distance education under these conditions.
Wolf, A. (2002). Elixir or snake oil? Can education really deliver growth? In A. Wolf (Ed.), Does education matter? Myths about education and economic growth (pp. 13- 55). London: Penguin books.
This is the core reading for this module and the starting point of the role debate. The chapter questions the linkage between education and economic growth.
Schultz, T. W. (1961). Investment in Human Capital. American Economic Review, 51, 1-17.
This is a seminal paper which develops human capital theory (HCT). In this sense it is important for understanding a key concept used in the chapter by Wolf (2002)
Meyer, K. A. (2008). If Higher Education is a Right, and Distance Education is the Answer, Then Who Will Pay? Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 12(1), 45-68.
Rumble, G. (2007). Social justice, economics and distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 22(2), 167 -176.
Rumble is one of our visiting experts. His argument adds a further dimension in favor of education: as a necessary ingredient of a 'good life'. He combines a human capital view with a right to education view and infers that distance education is required to expand access to education.
Rumble, G. (2014). The Costs and Economics of Online Distance Education. In O. Zawacki-Richter, Andersen, T. (Ed.), Online distance education: Towards a Research Agenda (pp. 197-216). Athabasca: AUPress.
Rumble, G. (2012). Financial Management of Distance Learning in Dual-Mode Institutions. Open Learning, 27(1), 37-5
Module 2: The techniques of cost analysis
This module provides the tool kit and introduces the techniques of cost-analysis. This module is the core of the whole course. Grasp the main concept here and the rest is a walk through!
Rumble, G. (1997). The costs and economics of open and distance learning. London: Kogan Page.
For this module read chapters 1-9, i.e. Budgets (pp. 7-12), The classification of resources (pp. 13-20), A basic framework for analyzing revenue costs (pp. 21-31), Volume and its relationship with fixed and variable costs (32-41), The treatment of capital costs (42-50). Largely additional are the following chapters: Overheads (pp.51-64), Attribution of costs (pp. 65-73) The activity of costing (pp. 74-77)
Hülsmann, T. (2004) Costing open and distance learning (WBT) In Hülsmann (2004) read for this module especially the following sections: "Drawing up a budget" and "Elements of cost-analysis".
Daniel,J., Kanwar, A., & Uvalic-Trumbic, S. (2009). Breaking Higher Education's Iron Triangle: Access, Cost, and Quality. Change.
Simonson, M. (2015). It Costs How Much? Distance Learning, 12(1), 31-33.
Module 3: The cost-effectiveness of distance teaching institutions
In this module we are looking at some institutions (mega-universities) to see how they are set up, how they use media and achieve scale economies. The economic argument in favor of the cost-effectiveness of distance education hinges on its potential to realize scale economies. The potential for scale economies depends on pedagogical arrangement (and labor practices) as well as the selection of media. As Inglis (2008) has observed: much of the misplaced expectation with regards to online learning is rooted in a feeble understanding of the economics of traditional distance teaching.
Rumble, G. (1997). The costs and economics of open and distance learning. London: Kogan Page.
Chapters 13-14 set out the concepts of effectiveness and efficiency.
Do not get bogged down too much with the details. What is important is to understand the parameters impacting on cost-efficiency. Pay careful attention to the part on the OU (13.1) and the discussion on the pitfalls involved in making comparisons (13.2). The rest, especially the tables you may skim.
Hülsmann, T. (2008). From Baobab to Bonsai: Revisiting methodological issues in the costs and economics of distance education and distributed e-learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 233-269). London: Kogan Page.
The chapter should be readable for you after having studied the module on cost-analysis. It summarizes the findings and the issues involved in comparisons. Reading it parallel to the respective Rumble chapters may be a good idea.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2014). Distance Education Systems and Institutions in the Online Era: An Identity Crisis. In O. Zawacki-Richter, Anderson, T. (Ed.), Online distance education: Towards a research agenda (pp. 109-129). Athabasca: Athabasca University Press.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2008). Challenges Facing Distance Education in the 21st Century: Implications for setting the research agenda. Paper presented at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, Paris.
This is, for a change, a video.
Curran, C. (2008). Online learning and the university. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 26-51). London: Kogan Page.
Guri-Rosenblit, S. (2009). Distance Education in the Digital Age: Common Misconceptions and Challenging Tasks. Journal of distance Education, Revue de l'éducation à distance, 23(2), 105-122.
Inglis, A. (2008). Costs and quality of online learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 132-161). London: Kogan Page.
Inglis points out that having a good understanding of the economics of traditional distance education is quite helpful also for understanding online distance education. (In a similar vein cf. Curran, 2008, in the same book.)
Mays, T. (2005). Costing Distance Education and Open Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa. Open Learning, 20(3).
Latchem, C., Özkul, A. E., Aydin, C. A., & Mutlu, M. E. (2006). The Open Education System, Anadolu University, Turkey: e‐transformation in a mega‐university. Open Learning, 21(3), 221-235.
Latchem, C., Simsek, N., Balta, O. C., Torkul, O., Cedimoglu, I. H., & Altunkopru, A. (2009). Are We There Yet? A Progress Report from Three Turkish University Pioneers in Distance Education and E-Learning.International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 10(2), 1-15.
Zhang, W.-Y., & Shin, N. (2002). Imported or Indigenous? A comparative study of three open and distance education models in mainland China, India and Hong Kong. Open Learning, 17(2), 167-176.
Weller, M., & Robinson, L. (2002). Scaling up an Online Course to Deal with 12 000 Students. Education, Communication & Information, 1(3), 307-323.
Cnference with Greville Rumble
With the visiting expert there are three broad topics to explore: (i) remaining questions on efficiency and cost-effectiveness and other specific issues you may come across in studying the textbook; (ii) 'the vulnerability debate'; while reading the respective chapters keep in mind the issue of the dependency of cost-efficiency on scale economies and the impact ICT induced market fragmentation may have on scale economies; (iii) ethical dimensions of the economics of distance education.
Rumble, G. (Ed.). (2004). Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Section II: The 'competitive vulnerability of distance teaching universities'.
Rumble, G. (2007). Social justice, economics and distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 22(2), 167 -176.
Rumble is one of our visiting experts. His argument adds a further dimension in favor of education: as a necessary ingredient of a 'good life'. He combines a human capital view with a right to education view and infers that distance education is required to expand access to education.
Rumble, G. (1997). The Costs and economics of open and distance Learning. London: Kogan Page. Rumble, G. (Ed.). (2004). Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Gaskell, A. (2012). Dual mode. Open Learning, 27(1), 1-2.
Daniel, J. (2012). Dual-mode universities in higher education: way station or final destination? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 27(1), 89-95.
Module 4: Costing educational technologies
Part 1: The cost structure of mass media
Cost-efficiency depends on scale economies. Scale economies depend, not least, on the choice of media. But media selection has not only consequences for cost-structure but also for pedagogical options and the institution as a system.
Bates, A. W. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge.
Chapters 1-6 are required. Ch. 3 elaborates on the ACTIONS framework and chapters 4-6 explain the cost structure of mass media such as print, broadcasting media or personal media such as cassettes or CD-ROM.
Part 2: Costing online learning
Digital technology comes in two guises: as information technologies and communication technologies. This has important implications for the learning scenarios afforded: exploiting the potential for automation comes with a different cost structure than using technology for sustaining communication between real people.
In addition this chapter takes a look at the specific features of e-learning within a training context. The main additional aspect in this context is the opportunity costs of lost productivity for the company. Taking into account these costs (possibly to be added to traveling and accommodation costs) makes more flexible modes of learning highly attractive.
Bates, A. W. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge. Chapters 7-10 are required.
Berge, Z., & Donaldson, C. (2008). Cost-benefit of online learning. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 179-194). London: Kogan Page.
Rumble, G. (2004). The costs and costing of networked learning. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (pp. 139-162). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Rumble, G. (2004). E-Education: Whose Benefits, whose costs? [2001]. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7, pp. 119-138).Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Allen, E., & Seaman, J. (2015, February). Grade level: Tracking online education in the United States Retrieved from http://www.onlinelearningsurvey.com/reports/gradelevel.pdf
Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. . (2010). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in Online Learning: A meta-analysis and review of Online Learning Studies.
Edelson,P.J., & Pittman, V. (2008). Historical perspectives on online learning in the United States. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning (pp. 72-106). London: Kogan Page
Bramble, W.J, & Smith, M. (2008). Funding of distance and online learning in the United States. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S. (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning. (pp. 88-106). London: Kogan Page.
Whalen, T., & Wright, D. (1999). Methodology for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Web-Based Tele-Learning : Case Study of the Bell. Online Institute American Journal of Distance Education, 13 No 1.
Twigg, C. A. (2009, Oct). Using asynchronous learning in re-design: Reaching and retaining the at-risk student. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13(3), 147-155.
Twigg, C. A. (2005, June). Course Redesign Improves Learning and Reduces Cost. Policy Alert.
Module 5: Costing educational technologies II: E-learning
Bates, A. W. (2005).Technology, e-learning and distance education. London New York: Routledge.Chapters 7-10 are required.
Curran, C. (2008). Online learning and the university. In W. J. Bramble, Panda, S (Ed.), Economics of distance and online learning
(pp. 26-51). London: Kogan Page.
Rumble, G. (2004). The costs and costing of networked learning. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (pp. 139-162).Oldenburg: Bibliotheks-und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.
Rumble, G. (2004). E-Education: Whose Benefits, whose costs? [2001]. In G. Rumble (Ed.), Papers and debates on the costs and economics of distance education and online learning (Vol. 7, pp. 119-138). Oldenburg: Bibliotheks-und Informationssystem der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenbur
Module 6: Costs and economics of learner support
Throughout the course the tensions between 'following the efficiency path' and upholding quality became more and more visible. We have seen that relentlessly cutting costs on course development and, especially, student support may backfire in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness. This module puts together an economic argument for supporting students in order to increase retention.
Woodley, A., & Simpson, O. (2014). Student dropout – the elephant in the room of distance education. In Anderson, T., & Zawacki-Richter, O. (Eds.), Online distance education - toward a research agenda. Edmonton: Athabasca University Press.
Simpson, O. (2013). Student retention in distance education: are we failing our students? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 28(2), 105-119.
Module 7: Economic aspects of OER and MOOCs
Recommended Readings (listed in recommended order of reading)
Weller, M. (2014). The Battle for Open: How openness won and why it doesn’t feel like victory
Hollands, F. M., & Tirthali, D. (2014). Resource Requirements and Costs of Developing and Delivering MOOCs. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 15(5), 113-133.
Hollands, F. M., & Tirthali, D. (2014). Why Do Institutions Offer MOOCs? Online Learning, 10(3), 1-19.
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Course Readings from Teaching and Learning in Online Distance Education
- Ally, M. (2008). "Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning." from The Theory and Practice of Online Learning (online book). pp. 15-44
- Anderson. "Towards a Theory of Online Learning" from The Theory and Practice of Online Learning (online book). pp. 45-74
- Harasim, L. (2010). Learning Theory and Online Technologies. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
- Harasim, L. (2012). Learning theory and online technologies. New York, NY: Routledge.
- Kanuka, H. (2008). "Understanding eLearning Technologies in Practice through Philosophies-in-Practice" from The Theory and Practice of Online Learning (online book). pp. 91-118
- Mertler, Craig A. (2001). Designing Scoring Rubrics for your Classroom.
- Peirce, W. (2006). Designing Rubrics for Assessing Higher Order Thinking.
- Saba, F. (2003) "Distance Education Theory, Methodology, and Epistemology: A Pragmatic Paradigm" in Handbook of Distance Education. pp. 3-19.
- Bates, T. (2015). Teaching in a digital age: Guidelines for designing teaching and learning. Chap 5: MOOCs. Retrieved from http://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/
- Index (and assignment set up and rubric) of Class Portfolios and Learning Journals http://stevekerby.com/omde_610/portfolios_journals_fa_15.html
- This document lists several constructivist classroom activities with accompanied rubrics. It provides multiple examples of strategies to use in assignments to ensure you're following the constructivist principles and rubrics for each activity so you are able to see how the objectives and assignments align. The document is from the California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project. The site has some really good information on multiple topics.
http://www.calpro-online.org/eric/docs/brown/brown01_06.pdf - http://wiki-teacher.com/ is a teacher created wiki with teacher resources
- http://chronicle.com/ is The Chronicle of Higher Education home page
Information, chart and short & lively clip on copyright
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/categories.html#Non-CopyleftedFreeSoftware#Non-CopyleftedFreeSoftware
http://halliburtonlibrary.weebly.com/uploads/4/7/0/3/47032605/copyright_chart.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHp3c9ziIq0&feature=youtu.be
Learning Styles debunked
Ted-X Talk on Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection | Tesia Marshik | TEDxUWLaCrosse
https://youtu.be/855Now8h5Rs
Learning Styles are NOT an Effective Guide for Learning Design
http://www.debunker.club/
http://www.debunker.club/learning-styles-are-not-an-effective-guide-for-learning-design.html
Benedict Carey's book and video
Benedict Carey: unlearn everything you've learned about learning
Benedict Carey is a science reporter for the New York Times. Carey's book "How we learn: The surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens" (2014) is a fascinating exploration and explanation of some recent work and research in the science of learning and memory. He helps explain how people generally and some individuals specifically may learn and memorize different content in various ways and times. The book is very helpful for thinking about how educators design and teach materials but also about how students/learners can become more effective through various habits and techniques.http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Learn-Surprising-Happens/dp/0812993888/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (hardcover)
http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Learn-Surprising-Happens/dp/0812984293 (paperback)
http://www.npr.org/2014/08/23/342219405/studying-take-a-break-and-embrace-your-distractions (NPR interview)
You can also find articles by Benedict Carey about facets of this research by searching the NY Times website for pieces by him.
Benedict Carey: unlearn everything you've learned about learning
Benedict Carey is a science reporter for the New York Times. Carey's book "How we learn: The surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens" (2014) is a fascinating exploration and explanation of some recent work and research in the science of learning and memory. He helps explain how people generally and some individuals specifically may learn and memorize different content in various ways and times. The book is very helpful for thinking about how educators design and teach materials but also about how students/learners can become more effective through various habits and techniques.http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Learn-Surprising-Happens/dp/0812993888/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (hardcover)
http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Learn-Surprising-Happens/dp/0812984293 (paperback)
http://www.npr.org/2014/08/23/342219405/studying-take-a-break-and-embrace-your-distractions (NPR interview)
You can also find articles by Benedict Carey about facets of this research by searching the NY Times website for pieces by him.
Course readings for DETC 630
Week 1 - Internet Concepts
Week 3 - Web 2.0 Concepts
Week 4 - Web 2.0 Trends
Week 5 - Openness
Week 6 - Mobile Learning
Week 7 - Audio, Video and Teleconferencing
Teleconferencing
Audio & Video
Tools in Audio, Video & Teleconferencing:
Jane Hart’s tool directory: http://c4lpt.co.uk/directory-of-learning-performance-tools/
http://www.oovoo.com/home.aspx
http://www.voxopop.com/
http://www.skype.com
http://www.screenr.com
http://www.screencastomatic.com
http://www.audacity.com
http://www.podomatic.com
http://www.ipadio.com/
http://www.freeconferencecall.com/
http://l.anymeeting.com/homepage/
http://www.gotomeeting.com
http://www.dimdim.com
http://www.jing.com // http://www.screencast.com
http://www.geekersmagazine.com/best-free-online-conference-call-services.html
Other suggested readings:
Other resources: (Skim these resources, because many of them have tips that you might want to bookmark for future use.)
Week 8 - Gaming and Virtual Worlds
Gaming
Recommended Additional Reading / Resources
Gaming
Virtual Worlds
http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/tools/item/317-list-of-learning-management-syste s-part-1 http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/tools/item/332-list-of-learning-management-systems-part-2 LMS Trends - http://www.elearninglearning.com/lms/trends/
Week 10 - Analytics
Recommended Additional Readings / Resources
Week 11: Trends in Emerging DE Technologies
Week 1 - Internet Concepts
- Lorenzo, G.; Oblinger, D. and Dziuban, C. (2006) How Choice, Co-Creation, and Culture Are Changing What It Means to Be Net Savvy. https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eqm0711.pdf
- The History of the Internet timeline: http://www.davesite.com/webstation/net-history.shtml
- Introduction to the Internet: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Internet with focus on http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Nets,_Webs_and_the_Information_Infrastructure
- What is an IP Address?: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question549.htm
- Disruptive Technologies & Sustainable Technologies: http://www.distechs.com/index.php?page=disruptive-technology-defined // http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_technology
- Horizon Report 2014 - http://www.nmc.org/publication/nmc-horizon-report-2014-higher-education-edition/
- Horizon Report 2015 - http://www.nmc.org/publication/nmc-horizon-report-2015-higher-education-edition/
- Horizon Report 2016 - http://www.nmc.org/publication/nmc-horizon-report-2016-higher-education-edition/
- Horizon Report 2017 (release Feb 2017) - http://www.nmc.org/publication/nmc-horizon-report-2017-higher-education-edition-preview/
- A Definition of Emerging Technologies for Education (G. Veletsianos) - Chapter 1 in 'EmergingTechnologies in Distance Education', by G. Veletsianos. (http://www.aupress.ca/books/120177/ebook/01_Veletsianos_2010-Emerging_Technologies_in_Distance_Education.pdf)
- The EDUCAUSE Key Issues in Teaching and Learning 2016 (with 2017 release in Feb 2017) - https://www.educause.edu/eli/initiatives/key-issues-in-teaching-and-learning
- Hill, Phil (2011). “Role of Educational Technology in Enabling Higher Ed Change”,http://mfeldstein.com/role-of-educational-technology-in-enabling-higher-ed-change/
- Lorenzo, G.; Oblinger, D. and Dziuban, C. (2006) How Choice, Co-Creation, and Culture Are Changing What It Means to Be Net Savvy. https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eqm0711.pdf
- Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, Marc Prensky, On the Horizon, MCB University Press, Vol. 9 No. 5, October 2001 - http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20-%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Im migrants%20-%20Part1.pdf
- Videos and podcasts:
- The History of the Internet video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4
- Tim Berners Lee about the Future of the Internet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzrNJzLpTSo (Part 1) &http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKl17j7v8S4 (Part 2)
- Tim Berners Lee about Net Neutrality (video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jev2Um-4_TQ
- Journals:
- iJET - International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning - http://online-journals.org/i-jet/index
- International Journal of Research in Open and Distance Learning - http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl
Week 3 - Web 2.0 Concepts
- Presentation on Web 2.0 http://www.andybudd.com/presentations/dcontruct05/
- Tim O'Reilly's seminal article at http://oreilly.com/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html
- Beyond Distance and Time Constraints: Applying Social Networking Tools and Web 2.0 Approaches in DE (M. Lee & C. McLoughlin) - Chapter 4 in 'Emerging Technologies in Distance Education', by G. Veletsianos. http://www.aupress.ca/books/120177/ebook/04_Veletsianos_2010-Emerging_Technologies_in_Distance_Education.pdf
- “Emerging”: A ReConceptualization of Contemporary Technology Design and Integration (The Learning Technologies Collaborative)- Chapter 5 in 'Emerging Technologies in Distance Education', by G. Veletsianos. http://www.aupress.ca/books/120177/ebook/05_Veletsianos_2010-Emerging_Technologies_in_Distance_Education.pdf Beja, M. (2009). How Students, Professors, and Colleges Are, and Should Be, Using Social Media. The Wired Campus. Chronicle of Higher Education. http://chronicle.com/blogPost/How-Students-Professors-and/7787/
- Tinti-Kane, H (2013) Overcoming Hurdles ot Social Media in Education - http://er.educause.edu/articles/2013/4/overcoming-hurdles-to-social-media-in-education
Week 4 - Web 2.0 Trends
- Make it Social: How We Use Twitter as a Learning Tool - http://www.bottomlineperformance.com/lolblog/index.php/make-it-social-how-we-use-twitter-as-a-learning-tool
- Hodges and Repman (2011) Moving outside the LMS: Matching Web 2.0 Tools to Instructional Purpose - http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/moving-outside-lms-matching-web-20-tools-instructional-purpose
- Collaboration Tools - Educause - http://www.educause.edu/ELI/CollaborationTools/163150
- 7 Things You Should Know About... | EDUCAUSE - http://www.educause.edu/ELI7Things
- Recommended Additional Readings / Resources
- Norman, S. (2016). How to Use Twitter in Education - https://elearningindustry.com/15-ways-twitter-in-education-students-teachers
- Lamb, B & Groom, J. (2010). Never Mind the Edupunks; or, The Great Web 2.0 Swindle, EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 45, no. 4 (July/August 2010): 50to58 http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume45/Never MindtheEdupunksorTheGreat/209326
- Anonymous (2008). Debating Online Social Networks. The Chronicle of Higher Education. http://chronicle.com/article/Debating-Online-Social-Netw/44077/
- Thrift, N. (2011) Blackberrys and Beyond: Technology and Global Higher Education. The Chronicle of Higher Education. http://chronicle.com/blogs/worldwise/blackberry-and-beyond-technology-and-global-higher-education/28592?sid=wc&utm_source=wc&utm_medium=en
- The Ultimate Guide To Using Twitter In Education - Edudemic - http://edudemic.com/2011/09/twitter-in-education (some interesting other titles can be found here) iJET - International Journal of Emerging
- Technologies in Learning - http://online-journals.org/i-jet/index
Week 5 - Openness
- Open Education, Open Educational Resources & Open Educational Practices:
- McAndrew, Scanlon, and Clow (2010). An open Future for Higher Education. Educause Review Online. http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/open-future-higher-education
- 7 things you should know about OERs (works well as a reference). http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELi7061.pdf
- Open Education vs Open Education Resources (2012). Blogpost in Educause. http://www.educause.edu/discuss/information-technology-management-and-leadership/openness-constituent-group/open-education-vs-open-education-resource (quick and to the point)
- Sir John Daniel publications & speeches on open education related topics
- (2012) The Future of Open Education. http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2012presentations/Pages/2012-04-24.aspx
- (2012) Higher Education: Open to innovation? http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2012presentations/Pages/2012-03-23.aspx
- MOOCs: what is really open?
- Kirschner, A. (2012). A Pioneer in Online Education Tries a MOOC. The Chronicle of Higher-Education, October 2012, http://chronicle.com/article/A-Pioneer-in-Online-Education/134662/ (Introduction to MOOCs)
- Groom, J. (2012). http://learning.instructure.com/2012/10/open-architecture-our-course-could-be-your-life/ (Blog post)
- Kop, R., Fournier, H., & Mak, J. (2011). A pedagogy of abundance or a pedagogy to support human beings? Participant support on massive open online courses. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(7), 74-93. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1041/2025
- Other recommended/suggested readings:
- David Wiley is one of the most important names in the topic of Opennes. His site which has been used for an Open course, has an enormous list of resources on open content. We STRONGLY suggest you explore this site, especially looking for definitions, and the differences in each of the aspects of open.
- Posts from http://opencontent.org/blog/
- Kop, R. (2011). The challenges to connectivist learning on open online networks: Learning experiences during a massive open online course. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(3), 19-38. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/882
- Bell, F. (2010). Connectivism: Its place in theory-informed research and innovation in technology-enabled learning. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(3), 98-118. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/902
- Fini, A. (2009). The Technological Dimension of a Massive Open Online Course: The Case of the CCK08 Course Tools. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 10(5). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/643/1402
- Naughton, C., Roder, J., & Smeed, J. (2011). Delimiting the prospect of openness: An examination of initial student approaches to e-learning. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(2), 103-121. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/949/1777
- Jackson (2012). Enterprise IT, E-Learning, and Transformation: Prospects in Higher Education, Educause Review Online http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/enterprise-it-e-learning-and-transformation-prospects-higher-education
- From Sir John Daniels:
- (2011). Three Developments that are Transforming Online Learning. http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2011presentation/Pages/2011-12-15b.aspx
- (2011) Embedding Open Educational Resources in Educational Practices. http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2011presentation/Pages/2011-11-01.aspx
- A site with a bunch of resources: http://www.educause.edu/library/open-education (skim)
- A site with a bunch of resources: http://www.educause.edu/library/open-educational-resources-oer (skim & explore)
- http://www.oercommons.org/ A site with a bunch of resources (skim and explore)
- COL resources (Speeches on Openness): Skim & explore
- http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2012presentations/Pages/2012-09-27.aspx
- http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2012presentations/Pages/2012-09-20.aspx
- http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2012presentations/Pages/2012-03-07b.aspx
- http://www.col.org/resources/speeches/2011presentation/Pages/2011-11-21.aspx
- IRRODL article on MOOCs
Week 6 - Mobile Learning
- http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/902
- http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1041/2025
- Park, Y. (2011). A pedagogical framework for mobile learning: Categorizing educational applications of mobile technologies into four types. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(2), 78-102. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/791
- Ellen D. Wagner, "Enabling Mobile Learning," EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 40, no.3, May/June 2005, pp.40-53.-http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVolume40/EnablingMobileLearning/157976
- Kjorlien, c. & Hermodson, A. (2007) Mobile Learning Technologies: Aligning Mission with Innovation. EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research Research Bulletin vol. 2007, Issue 8.http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERB0708.pdf
- Peters, K. (2007). m-Learning: Positioning educators for a mobile, connected future. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 8(2). Retrieved fromhttp://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/350/894
- Bryan Alexander, "Going Nomadic: Mobile Learning in Higher Education," EDUCAUSE Review,Vol. 39, No. 5, September/October 2004. -http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0451.pdf
- Recommended Additional Readings / Resources
- de Waard, I., Abajian, S., Gallagher, M., Hogue, R., Keskin, N., Koutropoulos, A., & Rodriguez,O. (2011). Using mLearning and MOOCs to understand chaos, emergence, and complexity in education. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(7), 94-115. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1046/2026
- The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL), Special Issue -Mobile Learning (2007) - http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/issue/view/29
- Ramasubbu, S. & Wilcox, B. (2009) Mobile learning in Classrooms of the future, Converge, http://www.convergemag.com/edtech/Mobile-Learning-in-Classrooms-of-the-Future.html7 Things You Should Know About Mobile Apps for Learning - http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7060.pdfLaura Naismith et al., Report 11: Literature Review in Mobile Technologies and Learning, Futurelab Series (Bristol, U.K.: Futurelab,2005).http://archive.futurelab.org.uk/resources/documents/lit_reviews/Mobile_Review.pdf
- Blogs:
- Low, Leonard, Mobile Learning: A reflective journal on learning all the time, everywhere - http://mlearning.wordpress.com/tag/m-learning/
- The Mobile Learning Edge, Gary Woodill - http://www.mobilelearningedge.com/ Float Mobile Learning - http://floatlearning.com/blog/
Week 7 - Audio, Video and Teleconferencing
Teleconferencing
- Martin, F., Parker, M., & Deale, D. (2012). Examining interactivity in synchronous virtual classrooms. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 13(3), 228-261. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1174
- McBrien, J. L., Cheng, R. and Jones, P. (2009) Virtual Spaces: Employing a Synchronous Online Classroom to Facilitate Student Engagement in Online Learning The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(3) Retrieved August 23, 2009 from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/605/1298
- Kosalka, M. (2011). Using synchronous tools to build community in the asynchronous online classroom. Faculty Focus. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/asynchronous-learning-and-trends/using-synchronous-tools-to-build-community-in-the-asynchronous-online-classroom/
- Anderson, L., Fyvie, B., Koritko, B., McCarthy, K., Murillo Paz, S., Rizzuto, M., Tremblay, R., & Sawyers, U. (2006). Best Practices in Synchronous Conferencing Moderation.The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 7(1). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/308/483
Audio & Video
- San Jose state U. says replacing live lectures with videos increased test scores, blog post in The Chronicle of HE, http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/san-jose-state-u-says-replacing-live-lectures-with-videos-increased-test-scores/
- Fadde, P. and Sullivan, P. (2011), Cool and Credible Web Video: Old Rules, No Rules, or New rules?, Educause, http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/cool-and-credible-web-video-old-rules-no-rules-or-new-rules
- Willis, H. (2009). Video: the Good, the bad and the ugly, Educause http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/video-good-bad-and-ugly
- Olivio, R. (2011). Bridging Old and new: video guides assigned readings, Educause Review, http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/bridging-old-and-new-video-guides-assigned-readings
- Bart, M. (2011). Effective uses of video in the online classroom. Faculty Focus. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/effective-uses-of-video-in-the-online-classroom/
- Orlando, J. (2011). Improve Feedback with Audio and video Commentary. Faculty Focus. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/improve-feedback-with-audio-and-video-commentary/
- Tony Bates post series on video and media:
- The challenge (http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/06/13/models-for-selecting-and-using-technology-1-the-challenge/)
- A (very) brief history of educational technology (http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/06/13/models-for-selecting-and-using-technology-2-a-very-brief-history-of-educational-technology/ )
- Broadcast or communicative? (http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/06/18/models-for-selecting-and-using-technology-3-defining-the-characteristics-of-educational-technologies-broadcast-or-communicative/)
- Synchronous or asynchronous? (http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/06/29/models-for-selecting-and-using-technology-4-synchronous-or-asynchronous/)
- Media or technology? (http://www.tonybates.ca/2011/07/08/4-models-for-selecting-media-and-technology-5-media-or-technology/)
- Pedagogical roles for video in online learning (http://www.tonybates.ca/2012/03/10/pedagogical-roles-for-video-in-online-learning/)
- Pedagogical roles for audio in online learning (http://www.tonybates.ca/2012/03/18/pedagogical-roles-for-audio-in-online-learning/)
- Pang, K. (2009). Video-Driven Multimedia, Web-Based Training in the Corporate Sector: Pedagogical Equivalence and Component Effectiveness. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 10(3). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/629
- MIT launches student produced educational video initiative. http://annmic.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/mit-launches-student-produced-educational-video-initiative-2/
Tools in Audio, Video & Teleconferencing:
Jane Hart’s tool directory: http://c4lpt.co.uk/directory-of-learning-performance-tools/
http://www.oovoo.com/home.aspx
http://www.voxopop.com/
http://www.skype.com
http://www.screenr.com
http://www.screencastomatic.com
http://www.audacity.com
http://www.podomatic.com
http://www.ipadio.com/
http://www.freeconferencecall.com/
http://l.anymeeting.com/homepage/
http://www.gotomeeting.com
http://www.dimdim.com
http://www.jing.com // http://www.screencast.com
http://www.geekersmagazine.com/best-free-online-conference-call-services.html
Other suggested readings:
- Caladine, R., Andrews, T., Tynan, B., Smyth, R. and Vale, D. New Communications Options: A Renaissance in Videoconference Use. Chapter 13 of Veletsianos book -http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120177)
- Burton, D., & Kitchen, T. (2011). Online videoconferencing products: Update. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(2), 157-165. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/964/1673
- Donkor, F. (2011). Assessment of learner acceptance and satisfaction with video-based instructional materials for teaching practical skills at a distance. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 12(5), 74-92. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/953/1859
- Leacock, T. (2007), A Framework for evaluating the quality of multimedia learning resources, Educause, http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/framework-evaluating-quality-multimedia-learning-resources
- Shapiro, W., Mentch, M. and Kubit, M. (2007), Streaming Video: The bridge between tradition and innovation, Educause Review, Vol. 42, no. 4 (July/August 2007),http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/streaming-video-bridge-between-tradition-and-innovation
- Gale, E., and Kung, S. (2009). Teaching Foreign Language Video Podcast Assignments: Examples from an American Sign Language Course, Educause,http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/teaching-foreign-language-video-podcast-assignments-examples-american-sign-language-course
- Aufderheide et al (2008). Code best practices in fair use online video, Educause, http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/code-best-practices-fair-use-online-video
- Bower et al. (2009). Video tutorials: sustainable method for campus technology training, Educause, http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/video-tutorials-sustainable-method-campus-technology-training
- Mandernach, B. (2009). Effect of Instructor-Personalized Multimedia in the Online Classroom. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 10(3). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/606
- McClelland, M. (2009). Show Me! on Demand: Budget Friendly Instructional Videos, Educause, http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/show-me-demand-budget-friendly-instructional-videos
Other resources: (Skim these resources, because many of them have tips that you might want to bookmark for future use.)
- Youtube bringing innovation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQcCgS7aPQ (TED Talks)
- Edit, reshoot or ignore: how to deal with mistakes in educational videos: http://www.knewton.com/blog/knewton/education-technology/2012/09/19/edit-reshoot-or-ignore-how-to-deal-with-mistakes-in-educational-videos/
- Famous Khan Academy videos: http://edudemic.com/2012/08/the-5-most-popular-khan-academy-video-lessons-of-all-time/
- Having an online video strategy is crucial for Higher Education, http://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Having-an-Online-Video-Strategy-Is-Crucial-for-Higher-Education-84382.aspx
- Using web video to fine student performance http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/using-web-video-to-fine-tune-student-performance/27558
- To look through what is available at MIT OCW - http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/audio-video-courses/
- http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/454/rethinking-e-learning (Myths about video in ELearning - Part 1)
- http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/456/ten-myths-about-video-in-e-learning-part-2 (Myths about video in ELearning - Part 2)
- Explore channels in YouTube and iTunes
Week 8 - Gaming and Virtual Worlds
Gaming
- Schrader, C., & Bastiaens, T. (2012). Learning in educational computer games for novices: The impact of support provision types on virtual presence, cognitive load, and learning outcomes.The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 13(3), 206-227. Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1166
- Deep Learning Properties of Good Digital Games: How far can they go? - James Paul Gee http://www.jamespaulgee.com/sites/default/files/pub/Ritterfeld_C005.pdf
- Good Video Games and Good Learning - James Paul Gee http://academiccolab.org/resources/documents/Good_Learning.pdf
- The activity theory in games: An overview about the activity theory as found in games. - Stefan Christiani, Somala Mang, Olivier Wirzhttp://grosseundkleinespiele.wikispaces.com/file/view/Now.pdf
- Video Games: What They Can Teach Us About Audience Engagement - James Paul Gee http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reports/article/102418/Video-Games-What-They-Can-Teach-Us-About-Audience-Engagement.aspx
- Educational Fronteirs: Learning in a Virtual World - Cynthia Calongne http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/educational-frontiers-learning-virtual-world
- Enabling Distributed Learning Communities via Emerging Technologies – Part One - Chris Dede http://thejournal.com/articles/2004/09/01/enabling-distributed-learning-communities-via-emerging-technologies--part-one.aspx
- Student Perceptions of Teaching Presence, Social Presence, and Coginitve Presence in a Virtual World - Ross McKerlich http://jolt.merlot.org/vol7no3/mckerlich_0911.htm
Recommended Additional Reading / Resources
Gaming
- Gaming for boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Uuehgmd14 (TED Talks)
- John Hunter’s World Peace Game http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html (TED Talks)
- Jane McGonigal’s Gaming can make a better world http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html (TED Talks)
- Brenda Brathwaite’s Gaming for Understanding http://www.ted.com/talks/brenda_brathwaite_gaming_for_understanding.html (TED Talks)
- Gabe Zicherman’s How Games Make Kids Smarter http://www.ted.com/talks/gabe_zichermann_how_games_make_kids_smarter.html (TED Talks)
- Games for Higher Education: 2008 - Bryan Alexander http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/games-higher-education-2008
- Digital Game-Based Learning: It’s Not Just the Digital Natives Who Are Restless - Richard Van Eck http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/digital-game-based-learning-its-not-just-digital-natives-who-are-restless
- Understanding Complex Adaptive Systems by Playing Games - Arthur van Bilsen, Geertje Bekebrede, Igor Mayer http://www.mii.lt/informatics_in_education/pdf/INFE160.pdf
- Planning for Neomillennial Learning Styles - Chris Dede http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/planning-neomillennial-learning-stylesAugmenting your own reality: Student authoring of science-based augmented reality games -Eric Klopfer, Josh Sheldon http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/yd.378/pdf
- KappNotes Blog - Does #Gamification Have Advantages Over Traditionally Designed Instruction? http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2012/10/does-gamification-have-advantages-over-traditionally-designed-instruction/
- Additional blogs regarding gaming - http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/category/games/
Virtual Worlds
- Virtual Worlds? “Outlook Good” - AJ Kelton http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/virtual-worlds-outlook-good
- Higher Education as Virtual Conversation - Sarah Smith-Robbins http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/higher-education-virtual-conversation
- Pugliese, L. (2012). A Post-LMS World. Educause Review Online. http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/post-lms-world Hill, P. (2012). Keeping Institutional Decision-Making Up with new learning platforms - http://wcetblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/keeping-institutional-decision-making-up-with-new-learning-platforms/
- Kolowich (2012), Cracking Up the LMS, http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/11/what-does-lms-future-look Hill (2012), The State of higher education LMS market,http://mfeldstein.com/state-of-the-higher-education-lms-market-a-graphical-view/
- Batson (2012). The LMS and the ePortfolio Merge - http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2012/05/16/The-LMS-and-the-ePortfolio-Merge.aspx?Page=1
- Using forums, blogs, wikis to facilitate learning (2012) - http://tpreskett.blogspot.com/2012/02/using-forumsblogswikis-to-facilitate.html
- Weiss (2012). The State of the LMS 2012 - http://elearninfo247.com/2012/02/16/state-of-the-lms-2012/
- The changing role of the LMS - http://www.learningconversations.co.uk/main/index.php/2012/10/23/the-changing-role-of-the?blog=5
- Hill (2011). The Role of Educational Technology in Enabling Higher-Ed Change http://mfeldstein.com/role-of-educational-technology-in-enabling-higher-ed-change/
- Hill (2011). New Mentality entering the LMS market - http://mfeldstein.com/new-mentality-entering-lms-market/
- Hill (2011). Emerging Trends in LMS edTech market - http://mfeldstein.com/emerging-trends-in-lms-ed-tech-market/
- Kolowich (2011). Freeing the LMS - http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/13/pearson_announces_free_learning_management_system
- Feldstein (2010). The evolving LMS market
- Gautam (2010). LMS a quick SWOT analysis -http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/16/lms-a-quick-swot-analysis
- Chatti (2010). LMS vs PLE -http://mohamedaminechatti.blogspot.com/2010/03/lms-vs-ple.html
- Why choose a cloud based LMS for your organizationhttp://elearningindustry.com/subjects/tools/item/327-why-to-choose-a-cloud-based-lms-for-your-organization
- PLE Diagrams - http://edtechpost.wikispaces.com/PLE+Diagrams
- Siemens (2006). Learning or Management Systems? - http://www.connectivism.ca/?p=243
- Lubensky (2006). Present and Future of Personal Learning - http://www.deliberations.com.au/2006/12/present-and-future-of-personal-learning.html
- Feldstein (2012). The future of Sakai - http://mfeldstein.com/the-future-of-sakai-my-view/
- Kolowich (2011). Campus Computing Survey results show Blackboard losing market share, mobile computing on the rise -http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/20/campus-computing-survey-results-show-blackboard-losing-market-share-mobile-computing
- Quo Vadis LMS Trends, Predictions, Commentary (2011) -http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2011/07/01/Quo-Vadis-LMS-Trends-Predictions-Commentary.aspx?Page=1
- The Great LMS Debate (2010) -http://blog.elementk.com/element_k_blog/2010/06/the-great-lms-debate.html
- Mott (2010). Envisioning post LMS era open learning network -http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/envisioning-post-lms-era-open-learning-network
- Mott & wiley (nd). Open Learning CMS and Open Learning Network http://ineducation.ca/article/open-learning-cms-and-open-learning-network
http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/tools/item/317-list-of-learning-management-syste s-part-1 http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/tools/item/332-list-of-learning-management-systems-part-2 LMS Trends - http://www.elearninglearning.com/lms/trends/
Week 10 - Analytics
- Ellen Wagner and Phil Ice - Data Changes Everything: Delivering on the Promise of Learning Analytics in Higher Educationhttp://www.educause.edu/ero/article/data-changes-everything-delivering-promise-learning-analytics-higher-education
- John Campbell, Peter DeBlois, and Diana Oblinger - Academic Analytics: A New Tool for a New Era http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/academic-analytics-new-tool-new-era
- Phillip Long and George Siemens - Penetrating the Fog: Analytics in Learning and Education http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/penetrating-fog-analytics-learning-and-education
- John Suess, Michael Dillon, Yvette Mozie-Ross - Using Analytics for Institutional Transformation http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/using-analytics-institutional-transformation
- Randall Stiles, Jill Tiefenthaler - Understanding and Managing the Risks of Analytics http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/understanding-and-managing-risks-analytics
- Timo Elliott - Business Analytics vs Business Intelligence? http://timoelliott.com/blog/2011/03/business-analytics-vs-business-intelligence.html
Recommended Additional Readings / Resources
- Melanie Booth - Learning Analytics: The New Black http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/learning-analytics-new-black
- Alana Mauger, Celeste Schwartz, Stephen Grieco - Efficiencies, Learning Outcomes Bolsteredby Analytics, Data-Informed Decision Makinghttp://www.educause.edu/ero/article/efficiencies-learning-outcomes-bolstered-analytics-data-informed-decision-making
- Susan Tull - On “Trak”: First Steps in Learning Analytics http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/trak-first-steps-learning-analyticsJeffrey Cepull, Rashmi Radhakrishnan, D. R. Widder - Building a Performance Analytics Environment http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/building-performance-analytics-environmentRonald Forsythe, Fabio Chacon, Donald Spicer, and Al Valbuena - Two Case Studies of LearnerAnalytics in the University System of Marylandhttp://www.educause.edu/ero/article/two-case-studies-learner-analytics-university-system-maryland
- Veronica Diaz, Malcolm Brown - Learning Analytics: A Report on the ELI Focus Session http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/PDF/ELI3027.pdf
- Educause 7 Things You Should Know About: Things You Should Know About... First GenerationLearning Analytics http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7079.pdf
- Blog on How course Instructors can Improve Student Engagement with Learning Analytics https://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/how-course-instructors-can-improve-student-engagement-with-learning-analytics/
- ‘Moneyball’ Meets Education, Part 2: Colleges Pool Data to Prevent Dropouts by Marc Parry http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/moneyball-meets-education-part-ii-colleges-pool-data-to-prevent-dropouts/34681
- Blog by David Wiley - Learning and Knowledge Analytics http://www.learninganalytics.net/?page_id=46
- David Carr - IBM’s Bet on Business Analytics http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/20/businesss-analytics-oracle-technology-cio-network-ibm.html
Week 11: Trends in Emerging DE Technologies
- Handbook on emerging technologies from George Siemens,http://elearnspace.org/Articles/HETL.pdf
- Feldstein (2011) Role of Education Technology in Enabling Higher Education Change -http://mfeldstein.com/role-of-educational-technology-in-enabling-higher-ed-change/
- Barseghian (2012) What’s on the Horizon in Higher Education -http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/02/whats-on-the-horizon-in-higher-education/
- Ontario Online Learning Portal for Faculty and Instructors - A New Pedagogy is Emerging... And Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor - http://www.contactnorth.ca/trends-directions/evolving-pedagogy
- Staley & Trinkle (2011) The Changing Landscape of Higher Education -http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/changing-landscape-higher-education
My accounts with usernames
Twitter: rhmichel
Blog: Google website (hlmoo4)
Teaching website: https://sites.google.com/a/connections.mcdaniel.edu/michel-household/
Twitter: rhmichel
Blog: Google website (hlmoo4)
Teaching website: https://sites.google.com/a/connections.mcdaniel.edu/michel-household/
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