Scientific evidence that video games can be good for us.
Clayton R. Wright has released his the 28th edition of the conference list. The list below covers selected events focused primarily on the use of technology in educational settings and on teaching, learning, and educational administration. Only listings until June 2013 are complete as dates, locations, or URLs are not available for a number of events held after June 2013.
Educational Technology & Education Conferences January to June 2013 Updated Clayton R Wright
10 Highly Selective Colleges Form Consortium to Offer Online Courses – Wired Campus – The Chronicle of Higher Education via kwout
After announcements of the major Ivy League institutions forming loosely structured collaborations in EdX, Coursera and other alternative models we shouldn’t be surprised to see other respected institutions joining forces. When you see the list of the following institutions agreeing to work together to allow their students to share online credit you must finally acknowledge that online learning has begun to disrupt Higher Education:
- Brandeis University
- Duke University
- Emory University
- Northwestern University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Rochester
- Vanderbilt University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington University in St. Louis
How can small private Liberal Arts institutions compete with these types of collaborative efforts. Will this be the beginning of the end for the small Liberal Arts University?
A current project has me compiling the skill set of the 21st century teacher. My search has uncovered this wonderful infographic and list of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology. Any list that starts with the “Why” will get my approval and the other 6 habits listed do correspond with teachers who effectively use technology to enhance learning.
In case you find the infographic difficult to read a summary of the habits include:
They always start with the why.
They are malleable and can easily adapt.
They embrace change.
They share, share, and then share some more.
They think win-win-win-win.
They are extremely thorough and think two steps ahead.
They actively care.
Infographic Source: Mark Bates
