Research-based learning in education studies: Design inquiry using group e-Portfolios based on blogs

Research-based learning (RBL) is an approach that aims to engage students in research activities within their study discipline. Since this method puts the focus on the learner, Web 2.0 tools are considered to provide good support in enhancing collaboration processes, which are necessary in conducting research in real-life situations. The link between RBL and the […]

March 29, 2020 | Assessment, Blog, Daily News, ePortfolio, Higher Education, Instructional Design

Laptops and mobile phones at self-study time: Examining the mechanism behind interruption and multitasking

This study examines university students’ multitasking with computers and mobile phones in an authentic self-study context, with the primary focus being on off-task multitasking and interruption as precursor to multitasking. The study drew on interviews, observation, and video-stimulated recall to reveal the triggers for and processes of multitasking. It has identified pop-up notifications as the […]

March 29, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Instructional Design, mLearning

Us. Department of Education Resources for K-12 and Higher Education

Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) into communities across the United States. Coronavirus.gov offers the most up to date information about this rapidly evolving situation. Through collaboration and coordination with State and local health departments, State and local educational agencies, other education officials, and elected officials, schools can […]

March 25, 2020 | Higher Education, K-12, Resources

Open and Shut: Open Access in Hybrid Educational Technology Journals 2010 – 2017

Little is known about open access publishing in educational technology journals that employ a hybrid model which charges authors only if they wish to publish via gold open access. In this study we sought to address this gap in the scholarly understanding of open access publishing in hybrid journals that publish research into the intersection […]

March 25, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Open Access, Resources

Towards a Devolved Model of Management of OER? The Case of the Irish Higher Education Sector

This paper reports on the research findings from a national project examining the issues in creating, sharing, using, and reusing open educational resources (OER) in the context of the development of open education in Ireland. One important aspect of the research was to investigate the potential for using existing institutional research repository infrastructure for the […]

March 25, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Open Educational Resources

Schools Prep for Possibility of Not Returning to Classrooms

TNS) — Some Pennsylvania school districts on Tuesday announced plans to move forward with remote instruction, one day after the governor extended the school-building shutdown due to the coronavirus. Center for Digital Technology

March 25, 2020 | Daily News, Elearning, Governance, K-12

Moving to Digital Learning Fast: More Questions Answered

With the coronavirus pandemic closing college and university campuses everywhere, faculty are tasked with a quick move to online instruction. Here, education experts offer advice on how to make the transition. Campus Technology

March 25, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Instructional Design

A Telecommuting Tale as Told from Two Perspectives

The University of Wisconsin-Madison registrar’s office was already well on its way to building a progressive office culture when it took yet another step toward modernity, and opened the door to telecommuting. In this article the authors discuss how it happened when one staff member and her supervisor made the most of an unanticipated opportunity. […]

March 22, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Telecommuting

Teleworking Information and Resources

Temporary Teleworking During COVID-19 Outbreak: Guidelines for U.S. Employers Temporary Teleworking During COVID-19 Outbreak: Guidelines for U.S. EmployersAs the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak continues, many employers are increasingly thinking about what steps they might need or want to take to manage the impact in their workplace, including utilizing temporary telework arrangements. Whether and how an employer […]

March 22, 2020 | Daily News, Resources

The seven principles of online learning: Feedback from faculty and alumni on its importance for teaching and learning

Effective online teaching and learning requires a carefully designed classroom that promotes student engagement with faculty, peers and course content. This research included an investigation of the importance of faculty–student communication and collaboration; student–student communication and collaboration; active learning techniques; prompt feedback; appropriate time for tasks; high performance expectations; and respect for diverse learning styles […]

March 22, 2020 | Daily News, Higher Education, Instructional Design, K-12