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K12 distributed learning (aka K12 online learning) has increased steadily over the past decade. A majority of districts, but not all, have their own distributed learning (DL) school. During the response to COVID-19, these programs became flooded with waitlists. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading →
You likely have heard of a number of terms to refer to different types of modality – and the number of terms are ever expanding: Face-to-face (F2F), blended, hybrid, flipped, e-learning, online, distributed, distance learning, virtual learning, remote teaching, multi-access,… Continue Reading →
Multimedia Learning Theory is concerned with HOW we learn. Information exists in multiple forms – text, images, sound, video… how does the media type impact how we receive, process, and retain information? How do they work when in combination (e.g,… Continue Reading →
Text and pictures work well to convey a lot of what you want to capture in your blog however, adding audio makes content more dynamic. Using a variety of post styles helps keep readers interested. Sound can add some life… Continue Reading →
Incorporating online resources into your practice and your scholarship is inevitable. Ensuring you use the most affective, accurate and credible resources is not automatic. Learning this skill is important and also sets an example to your students on what they… Continue Reading →
To facilitate quick access to Creative Commons image resources, you might consider installing the Creative Commons Search Browser Extension. The tool adds a button to your web browser and lets you Search for Creative Commons licensed content, attribute the owner/creator… Continue Reading →
The default display of most WordPress themes is the standard reverse chronological listing of published posts (newest stuff first). This works fine as a blog or reflective journal. With one small trick, you can take over the front page of… Continue Reading →
This is optional, but is likely a lifesaver in your program for when you have to write any academic papers. You could also just use it to store resources/papers you come across and value as you move through life. We… Continue Reading →
Hypothes.is Hypothes.is is a very light-weight web service and browser extension that you can easily install in your own browser and then use to have conversations in situ on web documents such as blogs, articles, documents, websites, and other resources…. Continue Reading →
Please take the time to watch the film Most Likely to Succeed (MLTS) during the first week of the course. The film follows students into the classrooms of High Tech High, a public charter school in San Diego, California. The… Continue Reading →