http://www.ncrel.org/tech/netc/ 2002/keynote.htm This is a transcript of a speech entitled No cliche left behind: Why Education Policy is NOT like the movies. In the beginning of the speech, the speaker seems against no child left behind, but then in the end, he seems to have softened his view. The speaker calls the policy, the action hero method of decision making. 🙂 I may have to ...
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Assignment 20: Reading: Diffusions of Innovations
Like | robinna | Nov 4, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~bhummel/6200Project/ Within the framework of this project, the group attempts to address the following: What are the elements of Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory? What stages do adopters pass through from knowledge of an innovation to adoption? What are some characteristics of adopters of innovations? What are some attributes of innovations which impact rate of diffusion? How does Diffusion of Innovations Theory apply to adoption ...
Group 3 Assignment WebQuest planning
Like | robinna | Nov 2, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
My group is doing a WebQuest on butterflies, esp. building a butterfly garden.
Assignment 19: Reading: a model to guide integration of the WWW as a cognitive tool in k-12
Like | robinna | Oct 27, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
http://it.coe.uga.edu/~treeves/AERA99Web.pdf A Model to Guide the Integration of the WWW as a Cognitive Tool in K-12 Education by Tom Reeves Unfortunately, I had a very hard time accessing and printing this document. I’m not sure the fonts were properly embedded into the pdf as it came out all weird. I even printed this one out and had the same results. I will try again later.
project update
Like | robin | Oct 22, 2004 | Design, Digital Libraries, life 2.0+, my projects, XHTML/XML/CSS
I realize that I have not posted in a while. Here are some things I have been working on, which are not necessarily work related. –Studying up on (Digital) Institutional Repositories for a meeting —-More research for a few of my Ga Encyclopedia entries which have been returned from the editor (I have a few spots to flesh out) –Selected for the Peabody Awards screening ...
Assignment (Response to Readings)
Like | robinna | Oct 20, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
Ok, I did post this to webCT but in order to have an archived copy, I am cross posting. r Driving Ms. Daisy into the technology age One common theme that I found in these posts was the concept of incorporating new interactive media technology in education and learning via distance education. Each of these articles discusses a component or issue of online media. The ...
Just a note…
Like | robinna | Oct 19, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
Yes, I know my posts are looong. 🙂 Part of what I am trying to do in my posts is to get down a sense of the fundamentals of the article in order to make use of my blog as a supplement to my classnotes.
Assignment 18: Reading: E-Trainer Evolution
Like | robinna | Oct 19, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2001/ jun2001/rossett.html Expanding Roles of Training Professionals Conventional roles and skills Design and develop Develop individual brain power Develop content knowledge Deliver or coordinate classes Develop and produce events and products Coordinate short-term events and interactions Deliver from content inventory Share skills and knowledge Focus on employees as learners Measure “butts in seats” and Web hits Reactive problem solving Future roles and skills Develop and ...
Assignment 17: Reading: The World Wide Web: A Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning?
Like | robinna | Oct 19, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
http://www.edu.yorku.ca:8080/~rowston/article.html Well, the author starts out the article on a roll with the opening: “Nothing before has captured the imagination and interest of educators simultaneously around the globe more than the World Wide Web….” Umm… Does everyone have access to the web? Noo….. Is this true? Well, that issue is what the author is investigating. For technology to be useful in education it must Does ...
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Assignment 16: Reading: Evaluating Online Educational Materials for Use in Instruction.
Like | robinna | Oct 19, 2004 | Coursework, my projects, reflections
http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed430564.html As a librarian one of my favorite topics is how to evaluate good resources. In fact, at a recent user group meeting, one of the speakers talked about the concept of “good enough.” In other words, if I know little about stereos and wish to purchase one, I might start at the local giant discount mega retailer. If I find one in the closeout ...
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