Look what my Johnny did!
In my course this term, students have the option to write a case study for one of their course assignments. In digging for writing/assessment guidance, I came across the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. Since Ed Leadership is outside my area of expertise, I’ve never seen this peer-reviewed (and yes … behind a walled…
What follows is a review and analysis of the theoretical perspectives and research findings related to how social factors within the learning environment influence a learner’s likelihood and ability to selfregulate. The objective is to assess what (if any) social features influence a learner’s ability to self-regulate and how those features should be considered within…
This one will require further reflection, so I'll save it … an excerpt from one of my professors during a recent discussion: "This thread illustrates classic "nitpicker" logic. The solution is supported/attacked, primarily on the basis of personal bias (one's perceived learning style), which eventually leads us into an unwinable stalemate. This post begins to…
This podcast reviews the scale of online higher education in the United States. As more colleges offer online courses and more students enroll in them, will perceptions change? Links mentioned in this podcast include: The Sloan Consortium (Home Page) The Sloan Consortium (Publications: Survey Reports) The Sloan Consortium Report: "Growing by Degrees: Online Education in…
Drupal CMS Academy Community Session #7 Join us later today – Tuesday October 31th at 9:00 p.m. ET (North America)Click here for Global Times Join us for more Drupal "tricks and treats" at the Drupal CMS Academy! We plan to gather around the new Drupal chat room and WebHuddle and tell spooky stories about system…
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