March 16, 2009

Hello Developers,

Most of you are moving right along in your developments and we are now in the development phase where you are getting creative with your assignments, discussion boards, and interactivity between the students in the courses you are creating. Several weeks ago, on March 2nd, I mentioned iTunes University. I want to take this time to point you in the direction of another article that mentions iTunes University: http://www.oculture.com/2006/12/the_hottest_cou.html

This article comments on the amount of information that is available for free on the web. The article mentions that this free information is making companies that offer these kinds of taped lectures for a price become obsolete. If we can get it for free, why would we pay for it?

Please take a couple of minutes to take a look at the free information that is is available via iTunes University and see if any of this information could be worked into the courses you are developing. There is a wealth of information out there, we just need to find it!

Have a great week!

Amy

December 22, 2008

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is staying warm - the temp in Minnesota hit -12 this morning, yikes! Today and tomorrow I will be going into your courses to check for 50% completion, if you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Last week I mentioned that I would be gone on the 24th and 25th but back on the 26th. Turns out the offices are also closed on the 26th, so I will be back in the office on Monday, December 29th and will be sure to answer any questions at that time.

I hope you all enjoy your holidays!

Here are a few links to some articles regarding the Web and online education in the news. It is important for us to stay up to date about what is happening in these areas - enjoy!

Here is an article about using YouTube videos in the classroom and as a virtual tutor: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-12-11-youtube-tutoring_N.htm

Here is an article about how students use iPods for a med school study: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=56389

Here is an article about the new web accessibility Guidelines: http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/3512/consortium-releases-new-guidelines-for-web-accessibility-for-disabled

Here is a link to a Visual Dictionary - check it out!: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/index.php