Revised–Educational Technology: The Discussion Board

Week 11:

Finally! I have added voice and sound to my previous presentation on The Discussion Board. I realized that I have a lot to learn. But am so very excited at what I have learned so far. I have learned that when there are error, it is so easy to blame the program, and not the user. After checking and back-tracking, I realized that I erred in not uploading my photographs and other media first–then the slides. Something so exhausting, was so simple to correct–yet, it took me two weeks to figure it out.
Stephania

Week 10 “LMS and LCMS”

Innovations in Learning

Innovations in Learning

Brandon Hall Research provides an indepth, but clear discussion of the differences between the Learning Management Systems (LMS) and the Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS). Often, the systems are confused–used interchangeably. They are not the same and have distinctly different functions and uses. While the LCMS may have a function of LMS built within; the LCMS is not found within the LMS, although it is linked directly to the LMS.

One can simply say that the LMS manages learners, within a group, system, or organization; whereas the LCMS manages content created for learners, within a group, system, or organization. Of course it is so much more than that. Brandon Hall Research “demystifies” the LMS and the LCMS.

What does this mean for secondary education, vocational institutions, and institutions of higher learning? It means students and users will have more direct, content-based learning. Content will be specifically designed to target the need of the individual learner or small group. With more focus, targeted instruction and training; it is understandable that more effective and efficient teaching and learning will take place.

Aside from the clear and indepth explanation of the LMS and LCMS models, the Brandon Hall Research site also offers free research downloads. Now, I am definitely a proponent of “free” resources when they can be useful, or saved for later. The free research downloads can serve multiple purposes. They are work the email sign-up. Visit the link provided below, for further insight an discussion on the LMS and LCMS, and for free resources. It will be “illuminated” for you.

Brandon Hall Research: http://www.brandon-hall.com/free_resources/lms_and_lcms.shtml

“Google Docs”

Located at (click) www.googledocs.com,” this Google application serves multiple purposes for the student, educator, and business professional. With Google Docs, a user can access a spreadsheet, wiki’s, documents, and spreadsheets. Users can also collaborate “real-time,” on projects using Google programs and software. Editing and revision notations are tracked and dated. The team or instructor can revise and edit a document, and leave comments for the student from anywhere. Student work and progress is tracked, on an ongoing basis.

Possible classroom and student applications:

1. Electronic Portfolios

2. Research Papers/Capstone projects

3. Student-designed Power Point (c) Presentations

…and more.

Take the Google Doc tour (http://www.google.com/google-d-s/intl/en/tour1.html) and enjoy the experience!

Stephania

Zoho-show links to Web 2.0 and Educational Podcasting presentations

I am attaching the links to some informative discussions, tutorials and presentations on Web 2.0 and educational Pod casting presentations. I think they are informative and “motivating” in the sense that educators may see potential in infusing technology into their lessons and curriculum, overall. I located the presentations/shows on Zoho.com’s site, while working on a class project. The shows are by educators, college students, and other professionals in the educational technology, or IT field. They are helpful in understanding the phenomena of Web 2.0, and offer steps to creating a basic podcast.

Let me know what you think.

Stephania

Podcasting Workshop (a Zoho presentation)

Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom

What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 Needs School 2.0

Blogs to Watch

Kathy Schrock, http://kathyschrock.net/edtech (background and blog list), is known for her insight on education and technology. Her actual blog, listed below, provides a collection of educational technology blogs. The fact that Schrock herself has selected the blogs and links, alphabetized them , and provided tips and tool makes her site.blog a “must-visit” for the novice educational-technology neophyte. Schrock’s alphabetized list contains individual, group, and professional organizational bloggers. The ed-tech blog topics range from: teachers-training-teachers, and the technology-savvy educator; and from K-12, to institutions of higher learning. I like Schrock’s blog, because it is a blog of blogs–a collection of many for me to connect with, and peruse through, at my leisure.

Also, on the blog’s side-bar, Schrock includes presentation, slide-shows, workshop information, her resume`and email contact information. Not only does she provide a blog ofblogs; Schrock also provides links to other resources to help the novice and veteran educator enhance and further develop their instruction, planning, and student learning with technology.

http://kathyschrock.net/blog/ (corrected)

Stephania