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Do you or do you not need to convert paper-based quizzes to Moodle or other LMSs?

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Recently, I had been asked to help convert 15 paper-based quizzes to Blackboard compatible quizzes. At first I thought, “how can this be done?”. Not long after, I thought, “Should this be done?” These quizzes were meant for an online course. I questioned, “Would these quizzes get me excited and motivate me to log in… Continue reading Do you or do you not need to convert paper-based quizzes to Moodle or other LMSs?

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Identify Your Inch

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Seeing, or experiencing, Adam Kreek during a recent conference was an incredible inspiration. I can’t do him justice by summarizing who he is in this short blog, so check out his website. He is a motivational speaker extraordinaire, and his recent concept Inches: 12 Small Steps to Your Next gold Metal Moment appears to encapsulate… Continue reading Identify Your Inch

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Getting all your (learning) ducks in a row

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  Reflection, discussion forums and creating a CoI (Community of Inquiry) are important tools in learning. As I reflect on a discussion forum that I had in my ISW (Instructor Skills Workshop) community, it became clear how I gained a deeper understanding of indigenization. First I’ll give you a little background. During my ISW last… Continue reading Getting all your (learning) ducks in a row

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A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future

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If you have any vested interest in higher education then the Independent Third-Party Review of Athabasca University (2017) provided by Ken Coates, PhD. is a must read. AU has helped guide post-secondary institution’s online environment for years, and this is one of their best, albeit unintended, lessons to all. First of all, the report is… Continue reading A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future