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The learnification of education

E-Learning Provocateur

I start this post by thanking Angela Towndrow , a fellow Aussie whom I met virtually via a mooc, and from whom I continue to draw insights on things related to education. Angela pointed me to the journal article Giving Teaching Back to Education: Responding to the Disappearance of the Teacher by Gert Biesta.

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5 Ways to Improve Medical Continuing Education Courses

EthosCE

There are five ways you can improve your medical continuing education courses, as well as a professional service that can help. You can address these various styles within your continuing education courses by tailoring your learners’ overall experience. Provide Courses That Address Accreditation Education Requirements.

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Decoding Learning Paths: The Power and Purpose of Diagnostic Assignments in Higher Education

Hurix Digital

Diagnostic assignments are a primary type of assessment in higher education. This information serves as a compass for educators, guiding them toward targeted interventions and differentiated instruction. They are a form of pre-assessment that delve into students’ existing knowledge and skills.

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ID and e-Learning Links (6/9/14)

Experiencing eLearning

Lectures Aren’t Just Boring, They’re Ineffective, Too, Study Finds | Science/AAAS | News. Break up lectures every 10 minutes with active teaching techniques to improve student outcomes. Advances in Physiology Education. tags: highered research instructionaldesign openaccess activelearning pbl blended education.

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The Benefits of Using Digital Textbooks in Education

Kitaboo

In recent years, technology has revolutionized the way we learn and access educational materials. One particular advancement that has been gaining popularity in higher education systems is digital textbooks. In this article, we will explore the various advantages of using digital textbooks for education.

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iPad: Is this the beginning of handheld education?

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Today's Wall Street Journal carries an article by Jeff Tachtenberg and Yukari Kane titled 'Textbook Firms Ink E-Deals for iPad'. McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Pearson Education, Kaplan are all on the bandwagon already. McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Pearson Education, Kaplan are all on the bandwagon already.

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CSU Resources

Kapp Notes

Here is a course titled How to Increase Learner Engagement which provides ten great ideas for breaking away from the lecture and working toward engaging students on a meaningful level. Designing learning and technology for educational reform. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Advances in Physiology Education.

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