Posts Tagged ‘web 2.0 tools’
January 4 - Head in the Clouds? Ten Free Web 2.0 Tools to Support Faculty Research
By: G. Andrew Page, Ph.D. in Trends in Higher Education
Twenty-first Century research is increasingly becoming reliant on information and communication technologies to address systemic and distinct educational problems through greater communication, interaction, and inquiry. Research is an interactive inquiry process. In many instances this involves interaction with people. We also interact with technology and through technology to improve our educational practice. Practitioner research seeks to understand the underlying causes enabling personal and organizational change (Reason & Bradbury, 2001).
September 13 - Social Media Usage Trends Among Higher Education Faculty
By: Mary Bart in Free Reports, Teaching with Technology
Survey finds faculty divided on social media in the classroom Social Media Usage Trends Among Higher Education Faculty The popularity of social media and its rapid ascension into our daily lives is nothing short of astounding. Sites that weren’t even around 10 years ago are now visited every day. What’s more, 56 percent of the
July 18 - Help Students Develop Lifelong Learning Skills with Web 2.0 Tools
By: Mary Bart in Teaching and Learning
A University of Colorado at Denver student in Joni Dunlap’s learning design course has a question about embedding music into a slideshow presentation for an assignment he was working on. He tweets about it and immediately hears back from people in the community of practice who offer resources that help him quickly complete the task.
June 22 - Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom: Embracing the Benefits While Understanding the Risks
By: Mary Bart in Trends in Higher Education
Earlier this year a UCLA student made a video tirade against Asian students and posted it to YouTube. She quickly removed the hateful clip, but it was too late. The damage was done.
Although an extreme case, it’s a good example of how inappropriate behavior can not only spread rapidly far beyond one’s circle of friends, but can damage a reputation for years to come. Students don’t always thinking about this, nor are they aware that employers now regularly use Google and social networks to check out prospective employees.
May 4 - Web 2.0 Tools for Lifelong Learning in Online Courses
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
Just because your students are tech savvy doesn’t mean they’re effective online learners. In this seminar, you’ll find out how to give your students the skills they need to be successful at self-directed learning while in school
April 19 - Apps & Web 2.0: Legal Issues in Using the Internet in Class
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
Good things can happen when Web apps are integrated into the classroom … increased collaboration, a richer learning experience, and a greater sense of community. But concerns about privacy and personal safety can’t be ignored. Learn what you need to know about safely integrating new media into the classroom, while staying FERPA compliant.
March 31 - Embedding Web 2.0 Tools into Your Course Management System
By: Mary Bart in Instructional Design
If Web 1.0 was about information, then Web 2.0 is about sharing information. This second generation of the web is more personalized, more collaborative, and more engaging. Is it any wonder faculty are looking for ways to leverage these capabilities in their courses?
July 15 - Web 2.0 Grows Up, Goes to College
By: Mary Bart in Distance Learning Administration
It’s not easy to get unanimous agreement on anything these days, but on this most educators can agree:
- An instructor’s personality impacts student learning;
- More is learned in a class than just course content; and
- It can be difficult to show your personality in an online course.
July 1 - Creating an Online Presence for Your Online Students
By: Rob Kelly in Online Education
No one doubts the assertion that online students are more likely to be successful if they feel connected to their instructor and fellow students, but just what is the best way to build those connections? In a recent interview, Todd Conaway, an instructional designer at Yavapai College, shared a few tips on building student engagement,
May 7 - Using Web 2.0 to Enhance Classes and Improve Retention
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
If you’re not using Web 2.0 tools in your classes, you’re missing out … and so are your students. This seminar will improve your understanding of Web 2.0 tools and show you how they can be integrated into your online course. The good news is these tools are much easier use than you might expect.
Todd Conaway is an instructional designer at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. During his career, he has developed innovative presentations and workshops that reflect the need for a deeper instructor presence in online courses, and he has been a frequent presenter at conferences in sharing his passion for communication and knowledge of Web 2.0 and content management systems.