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Reflecting real-world on campus: eLearning & eCommuting

Being an avid supporter of online learning, I’m always looking for an opportunity to understand why others may not share my belief in its value. Recently, an undergrad student told me that “I don’t like online learning because I like going to campus, going to school is where I learn. At home I sleep, eat… Continue reading Reflecting real-world on campus: eLearning & eCommuting

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Platinum unintended outcomes

Setting up learning opportunities is what education is all about, whether on the curriculum or not. Today a huge focus is on becoming digitally literate, which doesn’t just mean knowing how to use MS Word. Being digitally literate means being very proficient with computers, apps and even hardware. As instructors, don’t hold back on using… Continue reading Platinum unintended outcomes

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Taking Attendance ≈ Taking a Pulse

Students don’t have to “attend” class to be productive members of the learning community within your class, they just need a pulse. They are “attending”, even though they aren’t physically in class. Effective students/members of society prioritize their agenda, and students may feel that their limited time may be better allocated elsewhere rather than sitting… Continue reading Taking Attendance ≈ Taking a Pulse