Online Learning World back to Blackboard: We ain’t playin’, either!

ByJM August 2, 2006November 11, 2026

Wow. I grabbed some sleep last night and woke to see this inspiring piece from Steven Downes. Seems the online learning world has once again rallied (gosh, net neutrality, then DOPA and now the Blackboard patent) and is quickly getting its collective ducks in a row pulling together a historical "prior art" record (see links to wikis from Moodle and Wikipedia) which could be used when challenging the patent in an infringement suit. In addition, Ed Tech Talk #58 (live on Sunday, August 6th) will be dedicated to a discussion of DOPA and the patent issue. The show notes indicate that they would like to "finish this show with a community response statement." Who knew online learning could provide this much drama?

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IDT 873: Concept Attainment
ByJM October 7, 2008November 11, 2026

IDT873 Maddrell Concept Abstract 6 – Upload a Document to Scribd IDT 873 Abstracts: Concepts Jennifer Maddrell Klausmeier, H. J., & Feldman, K. V. (1975). Effects of a definition and a varying number of examples and nonexamples on concept attainment. Journal of Educational Psychology, 67(2), 174-178. Research Purpose and focus. Klausmeier and Feldman (1975) focused…

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82:365 | Teaching at Scale
ByJM March 23, 2019November 11, 2026

I’ve designed and facilitated massive open online courses (MOOCs), so I shouldn’t flinch when I see an article about Teaching at Scale. However, I’ve also taught small classes and appreciate the difference in the experience for me, as well as students. This is why I struggle with takes like this, as I know how hard…

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Itzle: Collaboration Gadget
ByJM June 27, 2006November 11, 2026

I just tested Itzle, a fun little web based chat application with a unique twist. As you are surfing the web, you can “invite” your fellow Itzle buddies to visit the web page you are on making the web surfing experience seem more collaborative. Itzle then provides a small pop up chat window that overlays…

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Qualitative Data Analysis
ByJM November 6, 2009November 11, 2026

Stumbled on some interesting resources and articles regarding qualitative data analysis (QDA): Qualitative Articles Digital research tools wiki Transana: opensource qualitative analysis software for video and audio data ($65 student discount price) I purchased Transana and downloaded the trial version of the commercial Atlas QDA. Beyond the twitter project, I have a back-channel project where…

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96:365 | Design Resources
ByJM April 6, 2019November 11, 2026

I’m always on the hunt for design resources and today I came across a recommendation on the Instructional Designers in Education Facebook group to check out a roundup on the invisionapp.com website of “23 free device mockups every designer should have on hand”, as well as other UI kits. For quick mockups, these will be…

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43:365 | Universal Design Continued
ByJM February 12, 2019November 11, 2026

Building on the articles I reviewed yesterday, my deep dive into universal design (UD) continued today. Here are two literature reviews that will make my list of top finds: Rao, K., Ok, M. W., & Bryant, B. R. (2014). A Review of Research on Universal Design Educational Models, A Review of Research on Universal Design…

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