The article raises some interesting design issues along the way. I would love to take some courses designed like this.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-08-27

Interesting results on eBooks. I don't think you can totally blame the student's negative feedback on the "newness" of eBooks. But I wonder if more studies will find the same results, or if this study is just a blip.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-08-22

In the recent rush to adopt MOOCs, few have asked if it is all good. Jim Groom peels back the hype sheen and looks at the not-so-pretty picture underneath.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-07-20

"Education is a system. There are many stakeholders. Systemic change and reform won't happen through a single idea." This article exlores why this statement is true.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-07-02

I like the idea of Flipped Learning, but even I was surprised by how high these numbers were. Interesting, even if just a survey.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-29

I like that these ten tools are more ideas that specific tools. Everyone remembers how Google Wave was supposed to change learning, right? Well, many of the concepts that were built into Google Wave are represented here. We all may come to regret its demise.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-20

So what makes a 'MOOC' different than other education models? This is a good break down of the differences.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-12

Good, quick summary of what MOOCs really are, and a brief look at some myths.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-11

Probably a better way to frame this is that people are phrasing their questions incorrectly, not just asking stupid questions. Behind these "stupid questions" are actually real issues that people want to know the answer to - they just don't know what to ask.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-10

Always interesting to look at this list, even if it rarely changes each year. At some point, we might have to write off some ideas as concepts that will never happen. Not that I want this to happen, but something can only stay at 2-3 out for so long before we have to consider whether or not it is ever going to happen.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-06-04

Jim Groom highlights yet another interesting and exciting aspect of new learning models. He also touches on an important need as new models arise - the need to organize new types of output in a way that makes sense.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-05-25

I found many of these interesting. If faculty can embrace these trends, especially by providing content to use with the highlighted apps, they could find better ways to connect with students.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-05-22

For some reason, most discussions about hybrid classes always turn to economic issues. Not sure if this is a good thing.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-05-22

Interesting discussion about a possible successor to the LMS - learning platforms. Will this be the next Ed Tech buzzword, or a true innovation/revolution in online learning?

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-05-07

Everyone really wants Google to get into the Education business at an LMS-like level. Until they create something more specifically integrated for education, most schools will probably stick with Blackboard. Bb offers an integrated solution specifically focused on educational uses that Google is not offering.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-04-27

Free-Range Learner - sounds interesting, but I think we already have a term for all of this: personal learning networks.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-04-25

Changes are coming in education. But are they all good? Siemens looks at the good and bad of the changes he sees coming. I agree that many of the most important issues are being left out of the conversation by many start-up companies.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-04-23

A good break down of the differences in time commitments between online and f2f teaching.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-04-16

Interesting observations on what students think about groups work, and how their criticisms might prove the need for it.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-04-09

Textbooks as the ultimate hack? Not totally sure how this will be different than Wikipedia... except maybe without the restrictions that grow stricter and stricter on Wikipedia daily.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-26

Some of this is scary, some of it is interesting. Can we use 'Big Data' to tell when students are falling behind? Interesting thoughts.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-19

Open learning content is growing by leaps and bounds - but is it doomed to die out if it doesn't become easier to discover and implement? Reynolds makes the case for this with some solid reasoning.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-13

More of an administrative look at this issue, but there are some good thoughts to consider. Will grade schools beat colleges to BYOD saturation?

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-12

We all know that professors can use tools ineffectively. But what I am confused on is why do they label "online video" as interactive? Is it because you click on the start button to start watching? Usually when I watch online video, I sit there and stare passively. I like online video as much as anyone, but I just don't see how it counts as interactive.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-07

A good summary about the issues surrounding MOOCs right now. I'm still not hearing much talk about self-guided and independent learners in the discussion about MOOCs (those that hate group work, for example). So I am wondering where this will all go in the long run. But it is interesting.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-03-05

What new display modes will schools have to deal with in the future? Will we be able to make courses completely for augmented reality glasses? Interesting possibilities here.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-28

Debate about the Khan Academy seems to be heating up. Some are saying it is just old school ideas enhanced with technology.Some think it is changing education. This article looks at how to use Khan Academy as a tool to enhance good teaching methods.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-28

With great power comes great responsibility. Being able to design something doesn't mean that you design it correctly. The new iBooks Author from Apple is a double-edged sword in many ways, as this article points out.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-20

Even though Second Life seems to be long gone, virtual worlds are still growing in education. This article looks at the shifts that are happening away from Second Life to other platforms and what is driving those shifts. Good catch up article for those that might have lost touch with this side of the Ed Tech world.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-20

Interesting that some tech-evangelists are re-thinking their stances against lectures. From what I read in this article, it seems like the problem is really that other teacher's are just trying to copy this professor rather than create their own methods.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-14

Hacker ethics meets learning analytics in open learning.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-13

Interesting facts and figures on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Seems that Facebook is clearly the most used. Interesting lists of different responses to how they use various tools, also.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-09

The Horizon report is always interesting to read, even if it sometimes never seems to change. How many years can certain technologies stay one year away from adoption after all? But it is still a good summary of what people in the education world are interested in.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-07

Interesting look back at some early technology innovators that were looking at how "digital computers" could impact education.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-06

An example of the flipped classroom in the college setting. These approaches could also work in hybrid and even online learning. In fact, I could see the video lecture replaced with student-generated activities and content.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-06

Learning is changing, especially in Higher Education. I would argue that we have already been seeing these trends in HE for a long time now - but we're getting to a point where the reluctant and resistant need to get on board or be left behind.

to bpnsoundings edugeekjournal ... 2012-02-01

If you constantly get asked about FERPA, this is a good article to read to get good ideas for a response. Open learning is actually one of the most FERPA compliant things out there.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-11-16

More amazing work from Abilene Christian University on the use of mobile devices.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-11-02

As Blackboard and Pearson both make claims of being open and free, it is good to know what that really means. This is one analysis of those possible meanings, with some good insight into the issues that may shape the future of online learning.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-11-02

Interesting look at the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Also makes some interesting connections to education and how the movement could succeed.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-11-02

A much better study on the effectiveness of the iPad in education. ACU is one of the schools to watch in for the future of online learning.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings iPad ACU Educational_Technology ... 2011-10-14

Some teachers are starting to take the plunge into Google+. Interesting ideas.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-26

Practical guide for using some tools to run your own class outside of Blackboard. The comments are also interesting, looking at various issues.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-26

A more balanced approach to the future of higher education. Despite what some say, it still has great value.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-19

Finally - a website taking accessibility issues in Cloud tools seriously. Good start Goole - now keep going!

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-14

Interesting look at some issues that are arising from MOOCs. I would say that really any course could use the transparency and passionate learners that MOOCs need, but new formats like this of course need it all the more.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-12

This language could be for "Googlecentric" problems. I've always wondered why no one has created a programming language to solve education-centric problems. Like something that detects bad course design and blocks it from uploading.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-08

to geekdom ... 2011-09-06

Great rationale on the use of mobile devices. Also some good practical ideas. When teachers can start using new technology in this way, arguments against usage quickly disappear.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-06

Interesting diagram of social learning. Probably a good way to explain it to people that are resistant to the idea.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-06

Theoretical models that help us move away from the "sage om the stage" model? Sounds promising, but I would bet that many teachers already use this model without even knowing it.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-06

A bit harsh but honest look at the state of academic publishing. The story would be different if it wasn't public funds that paid for these articles in the first place.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-02

I agree that most thoughts on higher education reform really miss the mark. Whether they are too focused on saving money, or too bent on throwing out the baby with the bathwater, I have also felt that most "reformers" need to still go back to the drawing board.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-09-01

Interesting alternative to LMS assignment tools. Or maybe for those who are creating their own courses DIY style.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-30

Connecting with other people, even if virtually, does have value. This study kind of shows some of this, but it could also be seen from the other angle, that students who perform better in school are more likely to social network with each other.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-30

Interesting thoughts on teachers using Google Plus and the related privacy issues.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-29

Good, balanced look at how to use social media in classes. This is about setting boundaries and finding out about what students are interested in.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-26

Interesting look at different educational options that are growing in popularity. Some of the experts here, like Professor Neem, display how little they know about online learning. But there are other good points here, too.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-25

This is a good example of how textbook stores can embrace and profit from technology, rather than be destroyed by it.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-22

The way that search engines return results has a profound impact on education. Think how many searches happen every day. As this article points out, what if it is filtered so much that we are no longer stretching our minds or reading opposing viewpoints?

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-19