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Competition Finalist 1: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime Uni. Case Study

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With the goal of extending maritime studies, the JBLFMU-DEOL Office, with full support from the Unit administration, a feasibility study on different open-source LMS solutions was conducted. Learning modules, study guides with instructions and other materials, including video and audio tapes, are provided. The Situation.

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Study Finds Benefits in Use of iPad as an Educational Tool

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The study looks at the use of iPads at the Longfield Academy , where a large scale 1 to 1 iPad program was implemented last year. A brief overview of this groundbreaking study is provided below: Longfield Academy in Kent, England is a recently built school covering years 7 through 13 (ages 11 to 18).

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Case Studies for eLearning: How and when they work best

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Case studies in education are an age old teaching strategy. In this article, we talk about effective approaches to using case studies in eLearning environments. Case studies make excellent reading and comprehension activities, while simultaneously serving as information providing tools. In eLearning, case studies are richer.

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Instructor-led vs. self-paced learning: What’s more effective?

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During these, executives can engage in interactive discussions and case studies while being guided by experts. Exploring self-paced learning Pros Self-paced learning offers a number of benefits, such as: Flexibility: Individuals can choose when and where to study, accommodating varying schedules and learning styles.

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Using Facebook as a learning platform

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Benefits were identified through the communicative potential, student participation in study groups and through informal learning, i.e. learning that takes place outside the formal structures of the learning environment. From the limited literature on the instructional uses of Facebook, one can draw conflicting conclusions. Desbrow, B. &

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And the blog post competition winner is…

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Case Study by Cristin Arante. Case Study by Cristin Arante. We have collated all results based on social shares and engagement and we are happy to announce that the winner of our blog competition is: Competition Finalist 1, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime Uni. Congratulations to the winners! Competition Finalist 1, John B.

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Part 2: Using Facebook as a learning platform (videos)

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By working with students in a Minneapolis high school to study how they use the social sites, she has discovered that the benefits may just outweigh any risks. This video is part of the Expert Perspectives series at the University of Minnesota. eLearning Learning Social Media Facebook'