In late 2010, Cengage Learning, in conjunction with Eduventures, conducted a survey to explore both higher education instructor and student perspectives on educational technology and its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. See the results of this survey.
… Researchers Show How Memory is Lost and Found
A new study published July 27 in the journal Nature shows the neural networks in the brains of the middle-aged and elderly have weaker connections and fire less robustly than in youthful ones, Intriguingly, the research suggests that this condition
Free to Mix: An Educator’s Guide to Reusing Digital Content
The guide gives you information, activities and ideas to confidently create a remix from material you know you have the rights to reuse.
… Open Education Is Transforming the Way We Learn
A interview with Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus of Communication and the founding director of the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Young Readers Devouring E-Books
This is a generation of kids that have learned to communicate, search and purchase on very small devices, like mobile phones, said James McQuivey, Forrester Research media analyst.
… QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
The QR Treasure Hunt Generator provides you with all of the things you need to get started creating your own QR codes and using them in your classroom.
… Education and Technology Trends 2011
A list of trends in terms of “movements” or “transitions” that will shape culture, technology, and education over the coming year. These trends represent the broad categories.
… The Google+ Guide For Educators
A compilation of good articles to help get educators started in using Google+.
… A Basic Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)
A useful document produced by UNESCO on Open Educational Resources.
… 45 Web Sites About Creative Commons and Public Domain Images
Not familiar with Creative Commons licensing and public domain images? Read about them here.
… The Future of Learning & Technology
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Learning with an iPad
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Presentation of the Week: Why Networked Learning Matters
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50 Brain Facts Every Educator Should Know
Read on to learn interesting facts about how the brain develops, what can affect that development, and how learning is impacted.
http://www.associatesdegree.com/2010/01/27/50-brain-facts-every-educator-should-know/
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Why every student should be on Twitter
Twitter isn’t just about friends, family and colleagues. Not only does Twitter almost guarantee a response from people, it could also land you a job.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/why-every-student-should-be-on-twitter/11534…