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!