Archive for October, 2005

Daily Update — October 17, 2005

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 17, 2005 in In the News. 0 Comments

First, here’s our take on news that matters heading into the week. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 17, 2005′

What’s Up and What Matters — October 15, 2005

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 15, 2005 in In the News. 0 Comments

This is Rob Reynolds’ weekly assessment of events related to technology, education, and culture. This week’s recap touches on partnerships between BlackBoard and WbCT, Microsoft and Yahoo, and Sun and Google. In addition, Rob talks about student abilities in Math and Science, and about the recen video iPod launch. Continue reading ‘What’s Up and What Matters — October 15, 2005′

Charisma and the Distributed E-Learning Organization

Published by Susan Smith Nash on October 14, 2005 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

If you want to get something done in an organization, get a charismatic leader. Although distributed, situational, transformational, and many other leadership models abound, it is amazing how often the focus reverts to the classic model of a charismatic larger-than-life individual leading a Pickett’s Charge unto the breach. Granted, one hopes for slightly better outcomes, but, the model is worth examining, particularly in the e-learning organization. Continue reading ‘Charisma and the Distributed E-Learning Organization’

Xplana Favorites

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 14, 2005 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here is a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Xplana Favorites’

A Marriage Made in History — BlackBoard and WebCT

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 13, 2005 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

I went to high school in the small town of Round Rock, just outside of Austin, Texas. Now, this wasn’t the Round Rock of Dell Computers and rich executives trying to escape the intensity of Austin. No, this was the sleepy Round Rock of five thousand citizens and a small high school where most of the student body was involved in the local 4H club. We were Round Rock before it was cool. Continue reading ‘A Marriage Made in History — BlackBoard and WebCT’

Xplana Favorites

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 13, 2005 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here is a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Xplana Favorites’

The Weakest Link in Distributed Education

Published by Rob Reynolds on October 10, 2005 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

(This is a text summary of the He Said She Said podcast from October 10, 2005. This is a bi-weekly podcast that deals with a wide range of topic on Education and Educational Technology. The show’s host is Rob Reynolds and he is joined by Susan Smith Nash. The He Said She Said podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday on Xplana Radio.) Continue reading ‘The Weakest Link in Distributed Education’