Archive for March, 2006

Daily Update — March 10, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 10, 2006 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here’s our take on news that matters for Friday, March 10. Today’s theme is simply WOW! , and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — March 10, 2006′

Cognitive Apprenticeship and Retaining Information in E-Learning

Published by Susan Smith Nash on March 9, 2006 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

Podcast.What are some of the cognitive processes involved in retaining course material? In the case of e-learning, retention is often associated with higher-level reasoning, problem-solving, and synthesis, as well as basic multiple choice and interactive drills. It is useful to look at the processes, as well as effective instructional practices. Continue reading ‘Cognitive Apprenticeship and Retaining Information in E-Learning’

Daily Update — March 9, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 9, 2006 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here’s our take on news that matters for Thursday, March 9. Today’s theme is come together now, and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — March 9, 2006′

He Said She Said — Putting Creativity Back in Education — Part 2

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 8, 2006 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

(This is a text summary of the He Said She Said podcast from March 7, 2006. This is a weekly podcast that deals with a wide range of topics on Education and Educational Technology. The show’s host is Rob Reynolds and he is joined by Susan Smith Nash. A new He Said She Said podcast is available every week on Xplana Radio.) Continue reading ‘He Said She Said — Putting Creativity Back in Education — Part 2′

Daily Update — March 8, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 8, 2006 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here’s our take on news that matters for Wednesday, March 8. Today’s theme is we can’t wait , and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — March 8, 2006′

Parables on Learning (#1) — I’m Only Afraid of What I Know

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 7, 2006 in Online Learning. 0 Comments

The is part of a series on principles and parables about learning that are the results of my own personal reflections about life and education. This parable deals with Principle #1 — Ask Questions. It is the story of a man driven to discover a secret knowledge but who, in the end, finds his real answers in an unexpected way. Continue reading ‘Parables on Learning (#1) — I’m Only Afraid of What I Know’

Daily Update — March 7, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 7, 2006 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here’s our take on news that matters for Tuesday, March 7. Today’s theme is new twists , and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — March 7, 2006′

Lone Star Learning — Will Reading Matter in the Future?

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 6, 2006 in Online Learning. 1 Comment

I’ve lived my life, for the most part, with a big scarlet D around my neck. That D stands for “dance,” as in “he can’t dance a lick so try him out at your own risk” Of course, the funny thing is that, until the summer after my senior year in high school, I thought I was a pretty good dancer. I went to every victory dance during football season and made it to both my junior and senior proms. My dates always said nice things to me and acted like they were having a swell time. How was I to know? Continue reading ‘Lone Star Learning — Will Reading Matter in the Future?’

Daily Update — March 6, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 6, 2006 in In the News. 0 Comments

Here’s our take on news that matters for Monday, March 6. Today’s theme is whou would have thought?, and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — March 6, 2006′

What’s Up and What Matters — March 5, 2006

Published by Rob Reynolds on March 5, 2006 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 the patent settlement between RIM and NTP, recent news related to mobile devices and blogging/podcasting, and trends in the gaming industry.In addition, Rob talks about BlackBoard’s new BlackBoard Beyong Initiative and tips his cap to Wikipedia and the rise of the radio serial drama. Continue reading ‘What’s Up and What Matters — March 5, 2006′