Ease of use as a criterion for technology selection in online learning
I felt myself cringing as I wrote this section for my book on 'Teaching in a Digital Age'. Talk about do what I say...
My five wishes for online learning in 2015
Predictions, schmedictions. No-one can guess the future but we can at least say what we would like to see. So here are my five...
Are rich media better than single media in online learning?
First of all, a happy New Year to everyone from almost the last place on earth to come into 2015. This is a discussion...
Using time and space in online learning
This is another post on the characteristics of educational media and technology, which form part of Chapter 8, 'Understanding Technology in Education' for my...
Are you broadcasting or networking when teaching online?
My next three or so posts will be looking at key characteristics of media and technologies, again as part of Chapter 8 on 'Understanding...
Moving beyond technology in designing online learning
This next post in my chapter on 'Understanding Technology in Education' for my book, Teaching in a Digital Age' is a long one, but...
Can you do experiential learning online? Assessing design models for experiential learning
One of the frustrating things about writing a book (Teaching in a Digital World) is that just when you think you've finished a chapter,...
Two design models for online collaborative learning: same or different?
I am now about to wrap up my Chapter 5 on Design models, for my open textbook, Teaching in a Digital Age.
Here I am...
EDEN research papers: OERs (inc. MOOCs), quality/assessment, social media, analytics and research methods
EDEN has now published a second report on my review of papers submitted to the EDEN research workshop in Oxford a couple of weeks ago....
Developing a coherent approach to mobile learning
The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is an unusual organization, focusing on the training of police, fire, corrections and paramedical personnel, as well...