Saturday, November 05, 2016
Innovations that impact on an institution’s ability to maintain a competitive edge
In my view, innovations and trends around online learning will be within the aspect of service. Whether the LMS is traditional or an augmented reality, students yearn for flexibility and continuity while receiving personal and, even, customized service. While technology continues to evolve, higher education is beginning to follow suit in aspects of ubiquity and transparency. Students want an “anytime, anywhere” experience, whether their professors are holograms, teach through conferencing tools like Collaborate, or use gaming strategies. Students will receive easy access to content, instructors, and supporting services. One of the biggest possible trends would be toward a “subscription” service. Millennials are used to Netflix, Overwatch, and Pokémon Go, and would desire the same flexibility for degrees. In a manner similar to what educators call “chunking,” students want the flexibility to binge learn or stop without penalty.
The idea of mobility and transferability, both in platform and institution, is one that is not new, but not always widely embraced. Institutions are finding new ways of achieving higher education’s mission without being crippled by constraints or overpowered by greater expectations (Oblinger, 2012). Those boundaries and limitations will be addressed. Soon, students will enjoy the ability to seamlessly transition among multiple screens, cross-platform, or multiplatform in their personal lives and would appreciate the same in their scholarly lives. Lastly, online learning has the ability to be global and diverse. This trend will continue. For example, one of my classes created an online radio station with team members at various locations from around the world. Students in separate locations used social media and online tools for the purposes of design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of an online radio station while in a mediated environment. Specific expectations involve successful cross-cultural collaboration involving social media for the purposes of communication (Simkowski & Wiggins, 2014).
While it may appear that retention would be an issue, it will not. Technology and online programs will allow for tracking individuals throughout the course of their lives. With cooperation, this mindset can easily become more rooted in academia.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
How To Create A Wiki
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How To Create A Wiki
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sad times
A good friend died last weekend. "It's a Hellava thing" was one of the last catch phrases I heard him say. I was lucky enough to see him a few weeks before he passed. It's sad when someone so young leaves when they have so much good to do. I can't say that I understand it; I can't say that I condone his leaving us.
Dave was known for many good lines and good stories. He touched lives beyond mine. His love of family was unwavering. As a Midwestern, I was mostly confused by his priorties. We seem to put order and work before most everything and pride ourselves on these accomplishments. Dave was defined by his family and the things that made him enjoy life. His legacy will long be remembered because he was not confused; he had his priorities straight. Family first. Family above all else. Family was the accomplishment.
His actions were better than even his best jokes. He is missed already.
...And in despair I bowed my head...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Seven tips to classroom management
Seven tips to classroom management
tip one: Don't let anyone see you cry
As sad as it sounds, Teaching is tough. You got into this for all the right reasons, you wanted to help others, you love kids, you even loved your content area, but come the first month of school, none of that will seem important. It's not that you can't remember WHY you got into teaching, but you WON'T have TIME to remember why you got into teaching.
What's a fresh face like you to do? You need to pee on your territory, to use a canine metaphor. You are in charge, this is your world, and you will welcome them to it--when you are good and ready. Lay the ground rules down immediately. Practice that teacher face. It doesn't matter that you look like Lindsay Lohan, you need to get a different kind of game face on. Sometimes children can't help being sweet, personable, or even funny. DO NOT SUCCUMB!!!! Keep that teacher face on Some say to be mean and angry until Thanksgiving. Maybe, but you will need to put it back on in January. Consider it your Christmas present to your class.
Ground rules: Come prepared and don't back down. Depending on your school you will need to have a syllabus and your classroom expectations (rules) ready. At my school, we changed classes and students the first three weeks of school, so I had to continuously go over the rules. It was particularly difficult to hand these out because we had limited paper and ink (copier) resources. If you are particularly mean, your students can write the rules out from your overhead copy (transparency or PowerPoint depending on your situation). Take your rules seriously and FOLLOW through. I know they are adorable. I know this is only the second week of class. There are no exceptions. Be consistent. Treat everyone the same. Don't make concessions. But--be clear. Make sure that everyone know what is expected and that they understand the rules. How? That part you already know because you've been trained to teach. Make a jepardy game, think/pair/share, or perhaps a fill in the blank quiz. It's your job to make sure that they know. This not only includes the subject that you think you will actually teach them, but most important, your classroom rules and consequences.
When the dust settles slightly and the same kids keep showing up, more or less, get their input into what they want as their particular rules, consequences, and rewards for their own class. Try to get this done the first full week of class. It's not fair to have this completely one-sided. Well, who said anything about fair.
Next time: Keep 'em busy
tip one: Don't let anyone see you cry
As sad as it sounds, Teaching is tough. You got into this for all the right reasons, you wanted to help others, you love kids, you even loved your content area, but come the first month of school, none of that will seem important. It's not that you can't remember WHY you got into teaching, but you WON'T have TIME to remember why you got into teaching.
What's a fresh face like you to do? You need to pee on your territory, to use a canine metaphor. You are in charge, this is your world, and you will welcome them to it--when you are good and ready. Lay the ground rules down immediately. Practice that teacher face. It doesn't matter that you look like Lindsay Lohan, you need to get a different kind of game face on. Sometimes children can't help being sweet, personable, or even funny. DO NOT SUCCUMB!!!! Keep that teacher face on Some say to be mean and angry until Thanksgiving. Maybe, but you will need to put it back on in January. Consider it your Christmas present to your class.
Ground rules: Come prepared and don't back down. Depending on your school you will need to have a syllabus and your classroom expectations (rules) ready. At my school, we changed classes and students the first three weeks of school, so I had to continuously go over the rules. It was particularly difficult to hand these out because we had limited paper and ink (copier) resources. If you are particularly mean, your students can write the rules out from your overhead copy (transparency or PowerPoint depending on your situation). Take your rules seriously and FOLLOW through. I know they are adorable. I know this is only the second week of class. There are no exceptions. Be consistent. Treat everyone the same. Don't make concessions. But--be clear. Make sure that everyone know what is expected and that they understand the rules. How? That part you already know because you've been trained to teach. Make a jepardy game, think/pair/share, or perhaps a fill in the blank quiz. It's your job to make sure that they know. This not only includes the subject that you think you will actually teach them, but most important, your classroom rules and consequences.
When the dust settles slightly and the same kids keep showing up, more or less, get their input into what they want as their particular rules, consequences, and rewards for their own class. Try to get this done the first full week of class. It's not fair to have this completely one-sided. Well, who said anything about fair.
Next time: Keep 'em busy
Monday, June 15, 2009
Classroom mgt: Challenge to the gods
When you read a book by a guy named Harry Wong, a guy that often makes teachers squeal with delight, and he tells you the most important thing is classroom mgt, you either take him seriously immediately or you find out later that you should have taken him seriously.
As my first year and fifth career, teaching seemed like a dream job, good for my ego and a good way to help enrich the next few generations. Little did I know that it would all come down to classroom management. To paraphrase Dr Wong, it doesn't matter how smart, pretty, clever, interesting, or wealthy you are if you don't have classroom mgt.
Over the next month, I will impart how I failed in classroom mgt, how I wasn't as bad as I thought I was, and ways to get better. And the most important answer to what is classroom management. It meant something completely different to me 18 mos ago than it does today.
peace,
As my first year and fifth career, teaching seemed like a dream job, good for my ego and a good way to help enrich the next few generations. Little did I know that it would all come down to classroom management. To paraphrase Dr Wong, it doesn't matter how smart, pretty, clever, interesting, or wealthy you are if you don't have classroom mgt.
Over the next month, I will impart how I failed in classroom mgt, how I wasn't as bad as I thought I was, and ways to get better. And the most important answer to what is classroom management. It meant something completely different to me 18 mos ago than it does today.
peace,
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