Learn 4 Life is a blog run by a Leon Cych, former editor of ICT in Education for Naaace. It’s focused on schools, as far as I can tell, with an emphasis and interest in video and virtual worlds (eg…
Learn 4 Life
by Editor •
Support
How to use the technology to actually help your little darlings. Please don’t confuse them. Just because they are 17 doesn’t mean they are all technocrats. Some of them still like to use pens and paper. This is also the pedagogy section.
Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning
by Editor •
This US Department of Education report is the result of a search through the literature from 1996 to 2008 – more than 1,000 empirical studies. It’s simple conclusion is: “The meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning conditions…
Screenr
by Editor •
Here’s a great tool – create a screencast online – no need to install any software on your own computer. Tweet
Using Chat To Move the Thinking Process Forward
by Editor •
Text Chat – it’s a valuable tool in the teaching armoury, but here is an article extolling the virtues of using chat to develop critical thinking. Tweet
Being a Lecturer 2.0
by Editor •
David Andrew is a lecturer in London. This is his take on what it is to be a lecturer with all the tools of the Web at his beck and call. Tweet
Pedagogical templates for E Learning
by Editor •
From the Institute of Education, London This is part of a funded project to develop a set of practical tools and resources to: “support a faster and more coherent integration of technology in the teaching and learning activities of the…
Scott Wilson: Using student-owned technologies in educational ict
by Editor •
“In some ways in education there is a tendency to view students as entering the institution more or less naked”. Scott Wilson challenges the assumption that students need to be provided with technology when the enter college or university. Tweet
Can Mentorship Flourish Online?
by Editor •
Can it? This article from the worthy eLearn Magazine discusses if it is possible to mentor and support learners remotely. “At one time or another, we all have experienced powerful words of encouragement. Whether taking our first steps, riding a…
Development Principles for Online Courses: A Baker’s Dozen
by Editor •
A succint item on creating online resources. Tweet
Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast
by Editor •
I’ve always blown hot and cold about live online chats. I’ve been involved in some good ones which have been truly inspiring, and I’ve been involved in plenty of bad ones which have decended into confusion. Craig Smith argues here…