http://mfeldstein.com/mooc-discussion-forums-barriers-engagement/ I’ve often felt daunted by the volume of posts and chaotic nature of discussion forums in MOOCs – glad to see that I’m not the only one. Interesting that posters tend to be higher […]
http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/portfolio/view/view.php?t=PBt9i7n4YUmTC3XRLV5E Some fantastic descriptions of uses of ePortfolios at the University of Canberra. via Delicious (via IFTTT)
https://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Felearningindustry.com%2F105-free-moodle-video-tutorials?gname=diigoineducation This is a comprehensive set of how-to videos about using a wide range of tools in Moodle. The videos vary in quality but for sheer coverage, it is hard to beat. via Delicious (via […]
http://www.moodlerooms.com/resources/blog/best-practices-effective-use-fonts-online-course-design Some interesting points about legibility and readability of font-types (serif vs sans serif) for online learning. I’d always been lead to believe that serif based fonts were better in printed material and sans serif […]
http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/the-feeling-of-agency Extra Credits is launching into a lengthy discussion about the meaning and importance of choice in games and game design. This first episode explains exactly what choice is and what meaningful choice is and […]
http://acreelman.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/the-silent-majority-why-are-mooc-forums.html Some well thought out ideas about the issues surrounding the use of forums in MOOCs – what happens when there are hundreds of pages of posts on the first day or subject experts dominate […]
http://ht.ly/oLHfp Some great usability tips that we can draw from board games via Delicious (via IFTTT)
http://blog.cathy-moore.com/training-design-workshops/ Particularly interested in the Scenario Design workshops – there’s an online one coming up and a recording of an older version that is available for free via Delicious (via IFTTT)
http://blog.wiziq.com/12-things-you-should-never-do-when-you-teach-online/ Some sound ideas about common mistakes that teachers can make when they start teaching online. Trying to hold on too tightly to control seems to be the main issue – that and neglecting your […]
http://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/flash-resources/swivel This free SWF to video converter built by Newgrounds is a tool that I have been looking for for more than 8 years. In this time I have tried any number of hacks, kludges […]