Online Learning Notes (weekly)

• A Distracting Article About Digital Distraction

  Too distracted to finish reading this...

  tags: thought ADD web computers learning

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Online Learning Notes (weekly)

• Instructional Models for Using Weblogs In eLearning: Case Studies from a Hybrid and Virtual Course -- Campus Technology

  This article presents models for using blogs and offers recommendations for faculty who are considering using blogs in their courses.

  tags: online, teaching, learning, integrating_technology, blogging, blogs, education

• Writing With Web Logs

  Using blogs for teaching.

  tags: integrating_technology, education, blogging, blogs, teaching, online, learning

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iPods and School

I'd like to try a little persuasive writing challenge - here's the topic:

Should iPods (or other mp3 type players) be allowed in class? Why or Why Not?

Your job is to try to convince me of practical, constructive, educational reasons to allow iPods. Or the reverse. Be specific! When should they be allowed, and when shouldn't they? For what purposes? Is there research backing up your opinions? Please cite at least two different sources with examples of positive educational uses of iPods in class, or conversely, problems related to their use.

If you can convince me with enough evidence and examples, I may try it - so be persuasive and back up your talk with sources!

Online Learning Notes (weekly)

• Adult Learning - Neuroscience - How to Train the Aging Brain - NYTimes.com

  Interesting article!

  tags: screencast, thought, brain, memory, education, learning

  • But she also finds that if you are primed with sounds that are close to those you’re trying to remember
    • - post by naturegeek
  • The brain, as it traverses middle age, gets better at recognizing the central idea, the big picture.
  • If kept in good shape, the brain can continue to build pathways that help its owner recognize patterns and, as a consequence, see significance and even solutions much faster than a young person can.
  • “We need to know stuff. But we need to move beyond that and challenge our perception of the world. If you always hang around with those you agree with and read things that agree with what you already know, you’re not going to wrestle with your established brain connections.”
  • As adults we have all those brain pathways built up, and we need to look at our insights critically,” he says. “This is the best way for adults to learn. And if we do it, we can remain sharp.”
  • After all, I can Google a simple name.
    • - post by naturegeek

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