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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.&#. Leave persistent comments (not just IM). Privacy vs. performance–not everyone wants their work to be public. Decided on Ning partly because she wanted the privacy of a closed environment. Social networks for distance learning.

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Caliper Analytics: Everything you need to know.

Magic EdTech

Caliper Analytics leverages data science methods, standards, and technologies, built upon IMS Global standards, to provide the best-practice recommendations for transport mechanisms. Class discussions are conducted online, and courses are administered using a learning management system. If it exists, who owns it?

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LTI and OneRoster Integration for Rich and Seamless Educational Experience

Harbinger Interactive Learning

Meeting 1EdTech Consortium (formerly known as IMS Global Learning Consortium) standards like LTI helps integrate rich educational applications with LMS and other platforms. However, the use of tools from different vendors necessitates varying data inputs concerning class rosters, grades, and other student data.

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Web 2.0 Applications in Learning

Tony Karrer

Orientations, classes, and meetings are often held in Second Life. Privacy / Confidentiality - Limit the visibility. So, yes, you have to set up policies and alert people just like you do around any form of electronic communication (email, IM). No problems getting things here. SaaS, but this shouldn't hold you back.

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