ESRC EPSRC - technology enhanced learning

"The ESRC is collaborating with the EPSRC to support research projects in the field of Technology-Enhanced Learning (also known as e-Learning).
The initiative will be managed within the ESRC's Teaching and Learning Research Programme. In order to maximise the time potential applicants have to consider proposals, the ESRC is 'pre-announcing' the call now.
The ESRC expects to announce the competition on Monday 13th March, when full details and guidance will be provided on the ESRC website. In the interim, a document providing an outline of the likely extent and aims of the call (http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/Images/forthcoming_tel
_call_tcm6-14127.pdf)
has been produced and a discussion forum has been set up as a resource for potential applicants.

Survey Monkey

Deadskunks might be... well dead. But connect 2.0 is alive and kicking

At our alignment meeting in Texas one of the UT SMEs talked about Survey Monkey.

SurveyMonkey has a single purpose: to enable anyone to create professional online surveys quickly and easily. I can see plenty of uses for this...

It looks good - details [here]

Leading Innovation in Global Education & Training

The 2006 Lisbon Conference brings together Business Educators, Academics, and Professionals in the fields of Education, HR, Training and Development to exchange ideas and knowledge about innovative learning practices in business education and training for global business change.

Details [here]

ECAR study of students and information technology, 2005.

ECAR study of students and information technology, 2005. Convenience, connection, control and learning.

Suggests that asking the next generation of students about IT in learning is like asking a fish to describe water! i.e. it is such an integral part of the environment that it seems so obvious... they will be here soon!

134 page PDF [here]

Networked Learning and Blackboard?

I found this interesting paper written by the CEO of BlackBoard.
The white paper suggests:

"A Networked Learning Environment in the Internet age applies new technology to a very old concept— that learning is much more than classes and grades. It is about the learning that takes place in a vibrant community of people and resources. The Internet has removed the limits of time and proximity that once restricted this community. In a true Networked Learning Environment, any student, instructor or researcher can access any learning resource at anytime from anyplace"

There is a a bit of a sales pitch for Blackboard but makes the point that networked learning is more that just online courses... and involves people being able to access and contribute ideas and learning materials anywhere, anytime.

Access it [here]

Was Web 1.0 the right boat to catch?

I just emailed (so last year!) a colleague in our exec development unit to request some information on Blooms taxonomy of educational outcomes. I received a polite reply saying that she was 'out of the office until Monday'. Luckily I found what I needed via Wikipedia... As users become more familiar with online resources, Web2.0 tools, etc. resources like Wikis will become increasingly utilized.

Bloglines

Create a personal Bloglines page loaded with the freshest news about the things you love. [here]

IPOD in education

This must be worth a look

Youtube

Another web 2.0 concept. This time it is shared video! [here]

Longroadmedia

This is a site from a sixth-form college, in Cambridge who have developed a subject-based blog to provide up-to-date information and commentary on their subject area, as well as posting questions and assignments, and linking to relevant news stories and websites. It is run by a guy called Pete Fraser. Visit [here]

Seconds out, round two

The explosion of new web services - such as 'blogs' and 'wikis' - has led many to believe that the internet is now entering a second phase. It's finally beginning to resemble a truly interactive learning tool, says Stephen O'Hear [here]

Journal of Learning Design

Edited by Allison Brown of QUT, who we met last week in Houston, the website says "The Journal of Learning Design (JLD) is a bi-annual, refereed journal which is issued in February and July. It is a venue for the dissemination of valuable and significant works by educational and training practitioners that have resulted in enhanced learning outcomes for students. Manuscripts are refereed by at least two reviewers from the Editorial Board, Review Panel or International Reference Panel". Have a look [here]