Blog — ...about educational technology through a wide range of metaphors. By using metaphors as a mental model, Weller enables educators to move beyond pragmatic concerns into more imaginative and playful uses...
Blog — ...as much of the virtual environments can be navigated with no audio. However, in educational environments, teacher’s lectures and class discussions are often provided via audio, a critical component of...
Blog — ...online and distance learning environments afford educators new opportunities to embrace only the most effective face-to-face assessment methods and to realize the potential of engaged learning in the digital age....
Blog — ...to happen.” Then, Roger Jevne, deputy city manager, offered words on behalf of the City of Edmonton. The evening was centered on a panel discussion moderated by Charlene Bearhead, co-chair...
Blog — ...in our city, consider the resources below. Residential Schools My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell is a simple and outspoken account of the sexual and psychological abuse...
Blog — ...city councillors, citizens, researchers, and public deliberation professionals about how governments and institutions can best engage with th e communities they serve. Lorelei Hanson, editor of Public Deliberation on Climate...
Blog — ...to win a single gold medal in the two previous Olympics held in Canada, it was fascinating to watch the mobilization of financial resources to enhance Canada’s medal count (or...
Blog — ...with partial copyright restrictions. (All books published by AU Press are open access. You can download entire books or individual chapters on our website!) OER (Open Educational Resources): Freely accessible...
Blog — ...Assessment Strategies for Online Learning by Dianne Conrad and Jason Openo has been essential read for instructors moving their courses online over the past few months. Find useful tips for...
Blog — ...by Rolin Moe. Athabasca University offers a MOOC called “Learning to Learn Online” to help you get the most of your online studies. Moodle How can we improve learning...