Developing engaging online assessment strategies
Boettcher, J. (2011) Evidence of Learning Online: Assessment Beyond The Paper, Campus Technology, February 23
Online learning offers the opportunity for innovative, more authentic forms...
Prior learning experience and open education: special IRRODL edition
Volume 12, No. 1 of the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning is a special edition on 'Prior, Experiential and Informal...
The ‘myth’ of e-learning
Batson, T. (2011) The Myth of eLearning: There Is No 'There' There Campus Technology, January 19
This stimulating blog about e-learning challenges the idea that...
Identifying online cheating by your typing
Bradshaw, J. Telltale Typing Globe and Mail, December 13, p. A11
My previous post discussed the McMaster University computerized assessment system for selecting medical students.
One...
Innovative e-learning in the Vancouver area
I worry about the often negative tone of many of my posts. It was therefore a great pleasure to attend the joint Justice Institute...
November issue of journal ‘Distance Education’
The November 2010 edition of 'Distance Education', Vol. 31, No 3. is now out, but not as an open access document. If you are...
Book: Online learning and assessment in higher education
Benson, R. and Brack, C. (2010) Online Learning and Assessment in Higher Education Cawston UK: Woodhead Publishing
This book can be ordered by fax or...
e-portfolios in vocational and workplace training
Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2009) The VET E-portfolio Road Map Canberra Australia: Australian Flexible Learning Network
The VET E-portfolio Roadmap was commissioned by the Australian...
e-portfolios: proof of learning or just ‘stuff’?
Batson, T. (2010) Reviewers unhappy with portfolio 'stuff' demand evidence Campus Technology, October 6
Another excellent article by Trent Batson about e-portfolios. Key message: 'Collecting...
Book review: Changing Cultures in Higher Education
Ehlers, U-D. and Schneckenberg, D. (eds. ) Changing Cultures in Higher Education: Moving Ahead to Future Learning Heidelberg/London/New York: Springer, 610 pp, US$129.00
What the...