It’s the Dawning of a New Day in the Job Market. Here’s What That Means for Higher Ed
Edsurge
APRIL 3, 2020
MOOC catalog site Class Central has reported a 900 percent spike in traffic , and course enrollment has surged at Coursera.
105 
Theories for the digital age: Self regulated learning
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 29, 2012
A number of collaborative and social networking tools regularly play a role within the average student PLE. Hase and Kenyon’s (2007) conceptualisation of self determined learning - or heutagogy - places the emphasis on non-linear, self-directed forms of learning, and embraces both formal and informal education contexts. Goldsworthy, S.,
Join 28,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Live Tuesday March 27th - Alec Couros Talks "Open Teaching"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 27, 2012
The "Open Course" he has run since 2007 incorporates both formal and informal aspects of social learning within its very loose structure, and has been credited as being one of the inspirations of some prominent MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) offerings (although he describes the Open Course as a "Small Open Online Course").
Future Trends Forum #8, with Jim Groom: full recording, notes, and Storify
Bryan Alexander
APRIL 12, 2016
In 2007 Jon Udell made this argument in an Educause podcast, addressing non-educational data ( link ). Jim recommends the notion of The Splot (credit to Brian Lamb , Alan Levine ): the smallest possible online learning tool; make something very focused, for one function or project. Use open and free tools, then share out what you do.
Future Trends Forum #8, with Jim Groom: full recording, notes, and Storify
Bryan Alexander
APRIL 12, 2016
In 2007 Jon Udell made this argument in an Educause podcast, addressing non-educational data ( link ). Jim recommends the notion of The Splot (credit to Brian Lamb , Alan Levine ): the smallest possible online learning tool; make something very focused, for one function or project. Use open and free tools, then share out what you do.
What should mathematics majors know about computing, and when should they know it?
Robert Talbert, Ph.D.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
This is a throwback post, first published in March 2014 (and referring to yet another post all the way back in 2007). First, I know more computer science and computer programming now than I did in 2007. Back in 2007, I was just using Geometers Sketchpad and Derive (anybody remember Derive?), and then somewhat sparingly.
Education Technology and the Power of Platforms
Hack Education
DECEMBER 9, 2017
” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs. 2012, you will recall, was “ the year of the MOOC.”) More often than not, these platforms also come with a series of tools that enable their users to build their own products, services, and marketplaces.
Let's personalize your content