Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems: "The article argues that it is necessary to move e-learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-governed, problem-based and collaborative activities. The purpose of the article is to discuss the potential of social software to move e-learning beyond learning management systems. An approach to use of social software in support of a social constructivist approach to e-learning is presented, and it is argued that learning management systems do not support a social constructivist approach which emphasizes self-governed learning activities of students. The article suggests a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover only administrative issues. Further, it is argued that students' self-governed learning processes are supported by providing students with personal tools and engaging them in different kinds of social networks."

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems: "English Abstract
The article argues that it is necessary to move e-learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-governed, problem-based and collaborative activities. The purpose of the article is to discuss the potential of social software to move e-learning beyond learning management systems. An approach to use of social software in support of a social constructivist approach to e-learning is presented, and it is argued that learning management systems do not support a social constructivist approach which emphasizes self-governed learning activities of students. The article suggests a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover only administrative issues. Further, it is argued that students' self-governed learning processes are supported by providing students with personal tools and engaging them in different kinds of social networks."

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems: "English Abstract
The article argues that it is necessary to move e-learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-governed, problem-based and collaborative activities. The purpose of the article is to discuss the potential of social software to move e-learning beyond learning management systems. An approach to use of social software in support of a social constructivist approach to e-learning is presented, and it is argued that learning management systems do not support a social constructivist approach which emphasizes self-governed learning activities of students. The article suggests a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover only administrative issues. Further, it is argued that students' self-governed learning processes are supported by providing students with personal tools and engaging them in different kinds of social networks."

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems: "English Abstract
The article argues that it is necessary to move e-learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-governed, problem-based and collaborative activities. The purpose of the article is to discuss the potential of social software to move e-learning beyond learning management systems. An approach to use of social software in support of a social constructivist approach to e-learning is presented, and it is argued that learning management systems do not support a social constructivist approach which emphasizes self-governed learning activities of students. The article suggests a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover only administrative issues. Further, it is argued that students' self-governed learning processes are supported by providing students with personal tools and engaging them in different kinds of social networks."

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems

Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems: "English Abstract
The article argues that it is necessary to move e-learning beyond learning management systems and engage students in an active use of the web as a resource for their self-governed, problem-based and collaborative activities. The purpose of the article is to discuss the potential of social software to move e-learning beyond learning management systems. An approach to use of social software in support of a social constructivist approach to e-learning is presented, and it is argued that learning management systems do not support a social constructivist approach which emphasizes self-governed learning activities of students. The article suggests a limitation of the use of learning management systems to cover only administrative issues. Further, it is argued that students' self-governed learning processes are supported by providing students with personal tools and engaging them in different kinds of social networks."

eSchool News online - Report slams teacher-education programs

eSchool News online - Report slams teacher-education programs: "Despite some examples of success, the majority of today's teacher-education programs are engaged in a 'pursuit of irrelevance,' having failed to keep pace with substantial changes in technology, student demographics, and global competition, according to a new report from the non-partisan Education Schools Project. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education said it welcomed the report and agreed with some, though not all, of its recommendations. "

LearningGuide at Learning 2006 - Training Press Releases

LearningGuide at Learning 2006 - Training Press Releases: "Elliott Masie, organizer of Learning 2006, said: 'our organizations are operating at a faster speed, more globally with a changing workforce and marketplace. How does learning fit into a 'flatter' world? How do we combine traditional approaches to learning, classroom, e-Learning and OJT with emerging models, PodCasting, Gaming, Coaching, Fingertip Knowledge and Collaborative Learning? How do we address the issues of Retention, Outsourcing, Human Capital Management and Competencies?' "

Online Learning in an Emergency: Delivering the Curriculum When the Campus is Closed

Online Learning in an Emergency: Delivering the Curriculum When the Campus is Closed: "National Workshop Convenes to Help Colleges and Universities Prepare"

Online Learning in an Emergency: Delivering the Curriculum When the Campus is Closed

Online Learning in an Emergency: Delivering the Curriculum When the Campus is Closed: "National Workshop Convenes to Help Colleges and Universities Prepare"

IST Results - Learning through technology-enhanced collaboration

IST Results - Learning through technology-enhanced collaboration: "While new technologies have made information more accessible, they have yet to live up to their full potential when it comes to knowledge sharing. Two European projects in the field of collaborative learning are looking to change that. "

IST Results - Learning through technology-enhanced collaboration

IST Results - Learning through technology-enhanced collaboration: "While new technologies have made information more accessible, they have yet to live up to their full potential when it comes to knowledge sharing. Two European projects in the field of collaborative learning are looking to change that. "

TCRecord: Article

TCRecord: Article: "This article addresses critical issues regarding students' access to textbooks, curriculum materials, equipment, and technology. Using California as a case, it reviews the importance of these instructional materials to education, generally, and in the context of current standards-based education policies. Based on data from a variety of sources, we find that textbooks, curriculum materials, and technology are educationally important and that the consequences of not having them are particularly harsh in a high-stakes, standards-based education system. We also find that many California students do not have the numbers or quality of textbooks, curriculum materials, and technology that they require to meet the content standards the state has set. Compounding the problem, shortages and poor quality of textbooks and instructional materials often exist in concert with other problematic school conditions - staffing shortages, facilities in disrepair, and overcrowding. Schools serving English learners and low-income students are most affected by shortages. A third set of findings details how actions by the state have either contributed to or failed to prevent students' lack of access to textbooks, curriculum materials, and technology. Finally, considering California's own policies and those in other states, we conclude that California does have policy options that would be far more likely to ensure that all students have the texts and materials they need and/or detect and correct problems in the supply and quality of texts and materials when they occur. "

Half an Hour: Things You Really Need to Learn

Half an Hour: Things You Really Need to Learn: "Things You Really Need to Learn
Guy Kawasaki last week wrote an item describing 'ten things you should learn this school year' in which readers were advised to learn how to write five sentence emails, create powerpoint slides, and survive boring meetings. It was, to my view, advice on how to be a business toady. My view is that people are worth more than that, that pleasing your boss should be the least of your concerns, and that genuine learning means something more than how to succeed in a business environment."

US e-learning gurus Jay Cross and Josh Bersin team up with Learning Light - Training Press Releases

US e-learning gurus Jay Cross and Josh Bersin team up with Learning Light - Training Press Releases: "The world-renowned e-learning writer, commentator and 'guru', Jay Cross, has agreed to write a monthly article, give a monthly podcast and take part in a quarterly 'e-learning guru' webinar for members of Learning Light (LL), a non-profit organisation which is establishing itself as a Centre of Excellence in the use of learning technologies in the workplace."

SiliconRepublic.com: Eight Irish bodies to spearhead EU e-learning

SiliconRepublic.com: Eight Irish bodies to spearhead EU e-learning: "A total of eight Irish-based organisations have received funding from the EU’s Minerva programme to spearhead research into e-learning areas that range from Traveller literacy to mobile learning. "