It’s that time a year again, when the kids and I make our annual trek to my brother’s house. The “children” have gotten older, however, and this year there’s a lot of talk about college. What amazes me is how different their conversations are now compared to the ones I had when I was their age. Continue reading ‘Where Are You Going, My Little One?’
Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’
I was having breakfast with an associate on Friday and was intrigued by the following question. “What is the best combination of content and technology for teaching online?” Continue reading ‘Ideal Content and Technologies for Teaching Online’
It’s always a good idea to start with the basics. Once you have mastered the fundamentals, it is much easier to expand your scope. I learned this lesson well more than twenty years ago with a fellow group of graduate students as we tried to translate a minimalist theater production to a broadway-sized stage with lots of cool technology. This evolution from simple to complex is a winning formula, whether you are dealing with theater or online learning. Continue reading ‘Are You Ready for the Big Stage?’
Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’
This article focuses on disabled e-learners and provides guidelines for developing web-based courses that are accessible by users operating in contexts that are different than one’s own. Disabled veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts will benefit from these accommodations, as will individuals operating in less-than-ideal conditions or contexts. Continue reading ‘Disabled Veterans: Guidelines for Web Content Developers’
Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’
As a kid, it always bothered me when other kids were left out of games or activities. As I think about it, I have been an advocate of inclusivity my whole life. Ultimately, I believe inclusivity in education is the best hope for solving most of the world’s problems. The obstacles are diversity and fear of status loss. Still, the payoff is worth the price of investment. Continue reading ‘Paying the Price of Inclusivity’
Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’
E-learners with low vision often find that online programs do not accommodate their needs. Departments often have an incomplete understanding of disability rights legislation. Hardware and software solutions exist, as well as web design that can assure compliance. Continue reading ‘Developing Online Courses for the Visually Impaired’
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