by kris | Nov 22, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Individual Learner, Learning Community, Science of Learning
Happy Birthday to Ruth Colvin the co-founder of ProLiteracy and founder of Literacy Volunteers of America. Ruth Colvin turns 100 on December 16th! You can sign her birthday card here. I had the privilege of serving on the board of directors for...
by kris | Nov 22, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Individual Learner, Learning Community, Science of Learning
Designers for adult learners will benefit by understanding adult learning theory and understanding the importance of extra support and scaffolding as discussed in the following briefs from Digital Promise. These briefs are designed for technology developers and...
by kris | Sep 15, 2016 | 7 Core DLE Elements, Learning Community
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is a new animated program for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 which builds on the pioneering PBS series, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. This new series, for a new generation of children, tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler...
by kris | Jul 15, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Embed Resources & Tools, Learning Community, Understanding Media
Cable news has been the standard for breaking news until recently when FaceBook and Twitter started offering live video streaming. This article from the New York Times suggests a new role for video in helping viewers better understand what the video means. Sounds...
by kris | Jul 15, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Capturing Imagination, Learning Community
See this teacher’s opinion about the new mobile app game, Pokemon Go, based on the original Game Boy series. I will download the app to explore how the new app is causing both collaboration and interaction with media using a smartphone app. PSA supports...
by kris | Jun 9, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Learning Community
A defined learning experience (DLE) may be formal, such as offered by institutions. Or a DLE may be informal, such as the MOOC model for training, professional development, and learning centered on learner interests and goals. Learning circles, run much like a book...
