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Edublog 2010 Nominations

The Web20Classroom

Best Educational Technology Support Blog: The Pursuit Of Technology Integration Happiness - I have been following Michael''s blog now for a while and he has great stuff for teachers either just learning about technology integration or those that have been around for a while. edublog awards'

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A Professional Development Alternative

My Island View

Research tells us that lecture is not the most effective way to teach, so why would we think computer-delivered webinars would work any better? There was a limited amount of follow-up support, and that support had to be initiated by the teacher’s request. Just because a computer delivered it, it doesn’t make it better.

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With Money From Facebook, 10 Colleges Turn Their Campuses into ‘Metaversities’

Edsurge

The technology supporting these metaversities comes from Engage, an Irish company that has produced virtual-reality experiences depicting the Titanic voyage, the Apollo 11 space mission and the bombing of Berlin during World War II. Meanwhile, Heiberger of South Dakota State heard Grubbs describe the project on a webinar.

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American higher education might not be broken, but seems to be sick

Bryan Alexander

There were comments about universities acting to support the public good, and the importance of academic knowledge for the commonweal. I left the meeting hopeful and inspired. Before I proceed, let me thank Inside Higher Ed for conducting the research I’m about to summarize, and for hosting a webinar about it.