by kris | Jul 18, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
I was pleased to see that EdX came through with a certificate of completion as offered for the course I completed in June, Design and Development of Games for Learning. I paid $40 for verification of my identity and a copy of the certificate showing that I completed...
by kris | Jul 6, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
Can mindfulness be taught and enhance learning? The question posed by this article was focused on mindfulness being used to enhance learning. The answer depends upon how an instructor decides to use it and the manner in which it is taught. For example, you cannot tell...
by kris | Jun 30, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
We’ve all grown up with the factory model of education. It’s come to seem totally normal. It’s not normal at all. It’s just the only way we’ve been able to deliver free widespread K-12 education up until now. Here from a Knewton blog by CEO Jose Ferreira. Of course,...
by kris | Jun 30, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
The LINCS Community is discussing new models for distance classes in adult education. This example from a project in Missouri called emints provides an assessment tool that combines what good teaching looks like and how technology can enhance learning impact....
by kris | Jun 9, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
So what is it in great game mechanics that gets people willing to invest time and money to play? If learning games could first engage players using great mechanics, would the learners then be willing to engage in the learning objectives ? That was my take away from...
