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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Used social networking terms in intro and activities–intro = profile, friends = names on whiteboard, leave notes on her “wall&# (whiteboard) about what we want to know. Leave persistent comments (not just IM). Student activities.

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Caliper Analytics: Everything you need to know.

Magic EdTech

The Caliper Framework helps educators capture consistency and measure learning activity. Caliper Analytics leverages data science methods, standards, and technologies, built upon IMS Global standards, to provide the best-practice recommendations for transport mechanisms. If ownership isn’t the issue, what about privacy concerns?

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Web 2.0 Applications in Learning

Tony Karrer

Orientations, classes, and meetings are often held in Second Life. Of course, you can try to improve those percentages through: Incentives or requirements (students must blog - it's graded) Community cohesion Focus (short time frame, limited topic) Integrated as natural activity and other adoption models. is discoverable.

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