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A preliminary examination of the cost savings and learning impacts of using open textbooks in middle and high school science classes

Abstract Proponents of open educational resources claim that significant cost savings are possible when open textbooks displace traditional textbooks in the classroom. Over a period of two years, we worked with 20 middle and high school science teachers (collectively teaching approximately 3,900 students) who adopted open textbooks to understand the process and determine the overall […]

Odyssey of the Mind: Social Networking in Cyberschool

Abstract K-12 online learning and cyber charter schools have grown at a tremendous rate over the past decade. At the same time, these online programs have struggled to provide the social spaces where students can interact that K-12 schools are traditionally able to provide. Social networking presents a unique opportunity to provide these kinds of […]

Hype vs. Adoption

Apple iPads are lagging behind their hype on four-year campuses, while e-textbooks finally seem to be living up to theirs. Inside Higher Ed Full Article

Influence of Learning Styles on Graphical User Interface Preferences for e-Learners

Abstract Implementing Web-based educational environment requires not only developing appropriate architectures, but also incorporating human factors considerations. User interface becomes the major channel to convey information in e-learning context: a well-designed and friendly enough interface is thus the key element in helping users to get the best results quickly. Interface settings will affect the quality […]

MOOCs and the AI-Stanford like Courses: Two Successful and Distinct Course Formats for Massive Open Online Courses

Abstract Open online courses (OOC) with a massive number of students have represented an important development for online education in the past years. A course on artificial intelligence, CS221, at the University of Stanford was offered in the fall of 2011 free and online which attracted 160,000 registered students. It was one of three offered […]

Professors Put Textbooks Online to Reduce Costs

The rising cost of textbooks—along with the rise of easy-to-use publishing tools online—has helped drive the popularity of open source materials and professors’ taking a do-it-yourself approach to textbook publishing. Here are three professors who wrote their own textbooks and are distributing them free. Wired Campus Full Article

Distance learning degrees are on the increase

As professionals develop their careers, distance learning is becoming a growth area for universities The Guardian Full Article

MaKey MaKey An Invention Kit for Everyone

MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything inbetween: MIT Media Lab Full Article

Online Graduate Education: Developing Scholars through Asynchronous Discussion

Abstract: Considerable effort has been placed on understanding and enhancing online interaction to increase student learning, examine teaching strategies, and build learning communities. This research explored another aspect of interaction: the emergence of scholarship by graduate students through asynchronous discussion. Qualitative analysis of archived discussion postings found that graduate students rely on their experience, expertise, […]

Flipped Learning Network

Launched spring of 2012, the mission of the Flipped Learning Network™ is to provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to successfully implement Flipped Learning. The vision is preparing educators to adopt the Flipped Learning Ideology. Flipped learning happens when the teacher’s lecture is delivered outside of the traditional class time, via a video students view […]