Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2018

This way of learning is attributed to the advent of the internet which has impacted the adoption of online learning software to facilitate formal education. LMSs are now being accepted as one of the ways to learn smartly. Seminars held online, are called webinars.

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LMS Gamification Social Media Learning 160

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

One mentioned that their institution used to host WordPress locally, but is now exploring externally hosted social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc). 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.

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Trends LMS Data MOOC 41

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 12, 2016

One mentioned that their institution used to host WordPress locally, but is now exploring externally hosted social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc). 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.

Trends 40

Trends LMS Data MOOC 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

I got this idea from a trauma-informed teaching seminar I went to as part of my professional development. One student told me later that she used it a lot during online learning throughout COVID and it really helped her focus and feel better. Then, I let students decorate the outside with paper and hot glue objects onto it.

Strategy 102

Strategy Classroom Meeting Exercises 102

Mark Smithers

AUGUST 24, 2015

Originally I thought the academic staff member should be the creator and designer of online learning for their subjects. I was expected to lecture, give tutorials and maybe seminars or laboratories depending on the topic. As an aside, I think we have massively overcomplicated online learning. Now I disagree.

E-rate 32

E-rate LMS Learning Course 32

Mark Smithers

AUGUST 24, 2015

Originally I thought the academic staff member should be the creator and designer of online learning for their subjects. I was expected to lecture, give tutorials and maybe seminars or laboratories depending on the topic. As an aside, I think we have massively overcomplicated online learning. Now I disagree.

E-rate 32

E-rate Learning LMS Course 32

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The centerpiece of Summit’s franchising effort, called Basecamp, is its Personalized Learning Platform, or PLP, a free, open-sourced learning management system that boasts a full curriculum for grades 6 through 12, including projects, online learning resources and tests. Photo: Chris Berdik. Photo: Chris Berdik.

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Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40