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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible. Be active: Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities, like watching a video.

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#CoronaVirus, class closures and communication

Learning with 'e's

One meta-study database (established in 2004) shows that online learning (when done effectively) is at least as effective, if not more effective than traditional courses. As early as 2001, Thomas Russell's No Significant Difference studies gave a first indication of the effectiveness of distance and online learning methods.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[5]. Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities (like watching a video). They may just teach you something new![8].

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Dog Introductions, Humanization and Other Ways Online Ed Can Better Serve Students

Edsurge

Online education has been touted as a way to increase access to education. But it’s increasingly unclear if online learning is living up to its promise for students, even as digital learning makes its way into more institutions’ offerings. This has all left us asking: Who does online education really serve?

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Announcing Library 2.019: "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design" - Registration and CFP Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Instructional Designers, technologists, and online learning specialists are in high demand across all levels of education as it shifts online. Participants are encouraged to use #library2019 and #libraryid on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. The call for proposals is now open HERE.

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Experiences in Self-Determined Learning: Moving from Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0

User Generated Education

From Obstacle to Opportunity: Using Government-mandated Curriculum Change as a Springboard for Changes in Learning and Teaching: Jon Andrews. Applying Heutagogy in Online Learning: The SIDE Model: Eric Belt. George Siemens (2004) has defined the characteristics Connectivism: Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions.

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March 13th Library 2.0 Mini-Conference "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Instructional Designers, technologists, and online learning specialists are in high demand across all levels of education as it shifts online. Participants are encouraged to use #library2019 and #libraryid on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Please also join the Library 2.0