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4 Key Emerging Trends in LMS

Upside Learning

Today, after the rapid evolution of the LMS – hastened by several factors, right from the inclusion of social learning tools, to an ever increasing need for usability – many things have changed, and still continue to change, in the LMS. Personal Learning Environment (PLE). billion in 2011. billion by 2015.

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Games for girls

Learning with e's

Check out this little gem from Dan Kennedy on the VLE/PLE debate. Here is the title and abstract: Playing Games: Do Game Consoles have a Positive Impact on Girls’ Learning Outcomes and Motivation? Over time game consoles and video games have been portrayed as a male oriented technology. Congratulations Lucy!

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6 Emerging Technologies in Education

LearnDash

It certainly is an exciting time to be involved with learning and technology. Virtual learning environments are one example of cloud computing. Gaming - Using game-based learning scenarios allows for experimentation, the exploration of identities, and even failure in a safe environment. ed tech elearning'

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Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009: The Final List

Upside Learning

Jane Hart released the final list of top 100 tools for learning 2009 last month. It’s been created based on responses from 278 learning professionals worldwide and has taken several months to compile. Its important to note that the list seems to be dominated by people’s preference of tools they use for personal learning.

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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

There's a fantastic post by Stephen Downes - New Technology Supporting Informal Learning. So as you read this, keep in mind that Stephen was primarily talking about technology that can support a Formal Learning Event that heavily leverages Informal / Social Learning as it's primary mechanism. It's definitely worth a read.

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E-Learning events in the Asia-Pacific region 2012

E-Learning Provocateur

Learning Cafe Unconference. • Theme: Near future of learning in Australia. • More info: Learning Cafe. • Theme: Designing instructionally sound and engaging learning. Blended Learning Conference. • More info: Liquid Learning. Transform learning, shape the future.

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Top 10 virtual classroom platforms

Ed App

This platform gives learners a lot of agency in their education, as they can construct their own personal learning environment (PLE). It allows them to create ePortfolios and earn badges so they can take ownership of their learning. What’s unique about osmo is that it isn’t just staring at a screen for virtual learning.