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Category Archives: Online Learning
Oregon Dept. of Ed. Signs up for Google Apps
The Oregon Department of Education and Google Inc. announced this week that they have an agreement that will provide Google Apps for Education to all the school districts in the state. This is the first state-wide adoption of this cloud-based application package that will offer websites, document development, digital media sharing, and virtual discussion areas [...]
Powerful Asynchronous Conversation
Asynchronous forums offer many learning opportunities and benefits, but deep inquiry happens only when the teacher provides good structure and moderation. Here are my 10 tips for building purposeful conversation in asynchronous virtual forums.
Tagged Asynchronous, Forum, LMS, OnlineLearning, Pedagogy, Technology, Tools, Web2.0
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Online Learning Demystified
Online learning is still pretty mysterious to many people, including some experienced educators. A common question is, “How does that work, anyway?” One notion is that online learning is an alternate method for delivering content knowledge. Somewhat more sound is the idea that it is an alternate method for delivering a learning experience. Many believe [...]
A Strategic Vision for Online Learning
As a response to unprecedented rapid enrollment growth in virtual charter schools in Oregon, the state legislature has put a temporary cap on enrollment while it studies the effects of this growth on equity, compliance with education laws, public education spending and quality. The enrollment cap, while not intended as a permanent solution, is angering [...]