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Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path
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Literacy in a digital education world and peripheral issues.
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Rethinking Open Universities | The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning
This paper considers the current state of the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) and the implications for the evolution of higher education, whether through open or traditional institutions. Although 50 years have passed since the establishment of UKOU, the first open university, such institutions seem to be losing their ground, notably because they face challenges in creating a clear identity for themselves. By definition, they have been distinguished from traditional universities by offering both open access and open admission. However, some cases of open access (i.e., distance teaching through the adoption of various technologies) are found in China, South Africa, the USSR, and the US. Even so, the introduction of open admission policies can be considered a core feature of open universities. Such policies have been criticized for creating a so-called revolving door, with students failing almost immediately. To counteract this, UKOU developed a particular quality assurance system, which allowed them to be an authoritative higher education institution. Specifically, they structured regional networks with shared responsibilities, to offer all the elements that make up a university including headquarters, regional offices, and even spaces for students. This form of networked university is what differentiates open universities from the traditional university model and constitutes a unique feature of this type of educational institution. Via Ana Cristina Pratas 
Ana Cristina Pratas's curator insight,
October 25, 2019 11:17 AM
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This paper considers the current state of the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) and the implications for the evolution of higher education, whether through open or traditional institutions. Although 50 years have passed since the establishment of UKOU, the first open university, such institutions seem to be losing their ground, notably because they face challenges in creating a clear identity for themselves. By definition, they have been distinguished from traditional universities by offering both open access and open admission. However, some cases of open access (i.e., distance teaching through the adoption of various technologies) are found in China, South Africa, the USSR, and the US. Even so, the introduction of open admission policies can be considered a core feature of open universities. Such policies have been criticized for creating a so-called revolving door, with students failing almost immediately. To counteract this, UKOU developed a particular quality assurance system, which allowed them to be an authoritative higher education institution. Specifically, they structured regional networks with shared responsibilities, to offer all the elements that make up a university including headquarters, regional offices, and even spaces for students. This form of networked university is what differentiates open universities from the traditional university model and constitutes a unique feature of this type of educational institution.
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With advent of technology in education, video aided solutions became an instant favorite of every user as well as students.
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Despite the arguments for writing notes by hand in class, typing out notes during a lecture has its own unique benefits and advantages. New classroom-centered software is being developed on an almost constant basis, creating opportunities for students to use these new platforms to actively engage with the material they’re learning while the professor is teaching it. Via Nik Peachey
Viljenka Savli (http://www2.arnes.si/~sopvsavl/)'s curator insight,
May 11, 2017 5:07 AM
Con's and pros...
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A review of UK and international practice. Every time a student interacts with their university – be that going to the library, logging into their virtual learning environment or submitting assessments online – they leave behind a digital footprint. Learning analytics is the process of using this data to improve learning and teaching.
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We are pleased to announce the next phase of this work as we begin a review into online learners’ expectations and experiences of the digital environment.
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Wondering which are the Top 7 Benefiits of Web Conferencing Software? Check this article to discover 7 Benefits of Web Conferencing Software.
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As with many ideas which may be simply stated Prensky’s world of ‘Digital Natives and Immigrants’ has been oversimplified and misunderstood. In part this is the danger that comes with relying upon a cultural metaphor and a consequence of society’s love affair with neat dichotomies. Via Nik Peachey
Dr. Laura Sheneman's curator insight,
October 23, 2015 9:50 AM
"Prensky’s analysis continues to spark debate and that is a positive thing. The reality of how our supposedly Digital Natives or Immigrants engage with technology and learning reveals a more complex landscape than a simple dichotomy allows for. A richer subculture analysis is required where individual narrative of technologies meanings may be revealed" 
Angela C. Dowd's curator insight,
October 24, 2015 12:06 PM
Well written and relevant...instructional designers often talk about this. Thanks Nik!
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Key findings include a considerable gap between student and teacher digital literacy levels &...
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Several studies are under way to determine if flipped classrooms are better than traditional and how the model is best utilized. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Does your focus on information literacy teaching effect your service delivery to the detriment users? Here are some possibly heretical thoughts to keep in mind when trying to deliver big library in...
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"Active learning" boosts grades, reduces failure rates in undergraduate STEM classes, concludes major review
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Since it’s Open Access Week, I finally got around to reading a paper I’d bookmarked a few weeks back, “The Future of OA: A Large-Scale Analysis Projecting Open Access Publication and Readership.” Written by Heather Piwowar, Jason Priem, and Richard Orr, the wizards behind Our Research, a non-profit devoted to developing infrastructure for open research, it makes a measured assessment of how much open access research is being read, what form it takes, and whether being published in an open access form makes a difference in readership and (by extension) in impact. Their analysis is based on the Unpaywall data set and access logs from the handy browser extension that lets you see if there is a legit open access version of a paper. (In other words, it doesn’t include papers publishers want to keep behind a paywall, just papers that are open access from the start, open access after a period of time, or open access because the publisher gave authors the explicit right to post them openly.)
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In the past year, many educational institutions began to address the challenge of digital misinformation. As head of a multi-institutional projectthat addresses these issues, I found this heartening. Less encouraging, however, was the persistence of many myths about how misinformation works, what its risks are and how we might address it. In the hope we might have a more productive 2019, I thought I’d outline some of those myths and realities below.
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Abstract This project considers the efficacy and scalability of embedded librarianship initiatives within the City University of New York (CUNY) library system and presents findings of an original research study conducted in 2015. Through an analysis of recent LIS literature on embedment, response data from a survey of librarians, and a selection of library position descriptions, this article examines the implications of embedment practices for librarians and libraries. By shedding light on the extent and context of embedment, the platforms used in virtual embedment scenarios, and obstacles that librarians presently face, this study aims to pinpoint strategies for embedded librarianship initiatives and begin a productive dialogue about the future of library integration in classrooms and educational technology platforms.
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A Look Back: Giving Teachers the Opportunity to Say “Yes” to Ed Tech November 3, 2016 by Larry Ferlazzo |
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In this volume, researchers in the field of educational technology, MOOC developers and users critically analyse and discuss the current state-of-the-art from different perspectives. In addition, the volume presents views on possible future developments and influences of open and flexible digital learning and teaching. Via Nik Peachey
Elizabeth E Charles's insight:
An interesting free download for anyone interested in MOOCs. You can download each chapter individually.
Елена Гончарова's curator insight,
March 29, 2016 2:06 PM
An interesting free download for anyone interested in MOOCs. You can download each chapter individually. 
João José Paiva Monteiro's curator insight,
April 2, 2016 6:43 PM
An interesting free download for anyone interested in MOOCs. You can download each chapter individually. 
Mark Cottee's curator insight,
April 3, 2016 9:19 PM
An interesting free download for anyone interested in MOOCs. You can download each chapter individually.
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"In a study of video diaries submitted by 20 students participating in their first semester of online courses, researchers from Ireland, Australia, and England have identified soft factors that influence student motivation." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
January 7, 2016 11:43 AM
This is why we go to great efforts to make our students' first online course a memorable one. 
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
January 9, 2016 1:25 PM
Not exactly earth-shattering for those of us who have taught online. We need to do a better job preparing students for online learning.
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Concerns about Yik Yak and analysis of MOOCs and online teaching were among the most popular stories this past year on our Wired Campus blog. Each year we run the numbers to see which items drew the most reader attention, and this year’s list highlights a continuing interest in understanding how technology — and online education, in particular — might change college as we know it.
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The sheer scale of numbers of students led to bold proclamations of education disruption and a sector on the verge of systemic change. However, from the perspective of 2015, these statements appear increasingly erroneous as moocs have proven to be simply an additional learning opportunity instead of a direct challenge to higher education itself. Many of the issues confronting early mooc development and offerings could have been reduced if greater consideration was given to research literature in learning sciences and technology enabled learning. Via Nik Peachey
Santos Arturo Gamez's curator insight,
October 16, 2015 4:26 PM
A research study, explaining several ways of implementing educational material and methodologies that could be used for each one. Taking into consideration the impact of technology and its growth into the educational area. For example distance education, blended and online learning and the adaptation of technology in this field.
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One of the world's leading experts in online education sings the praises of Minecraft as a tool for helping kids find and realize a passion for learning
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"Harvard and MIT have issued a report on the effectiveness of their Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered through MITx and HarvardX free to the public. The study: “HarvardX and MITx: Two Years of Open Online Courses Fall 2012-Summer 2014″ drew on data from two years and 68 open online courses and reveals a steady growth of multiple-course participation and only with a slight majority of students seeking course certification." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Christa Meenan's curator insight,
April 23, 2015 9:23 AM
Stat-heavy article from MIT and Harvard. They claim the MOOCs are still sustainable despite some trends showing downward interest. Could still have good stats for final presentation, though.
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Higher education leaders consider some of the challenges with blended learning and what to do about them.
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How to use the treasure of numerous Youtube Videos and turn them into Flipped Lessons for the 21st century classrooms. This is the best and easiest practice for flipped classroom model.
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