Our Favorite Blogs: Last Call for Summer Classes

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Share this:     Tech Tips Newsletter June 5, 2014 Editor: Karen Franker This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blogs.cfm Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching -------------------- In this issue... 1. Last Chance to Sign Up for June and July Online Courses 2. Our Favorite Blogs 3. Tech Tip: 10 Best Tips for Editing Video like a Pro                                                                                                                                      Final Call for Late June and July Online Courses Meet your professional development goals for continuing education, license renewal or advanced certification. Register Online for a Course Starting in Late June or July  Sign up today to reserve a spot. No payment is due until July 16th. The following classes still have a few openings: EDUC 643 Differentiated Instruction EDUC 659 Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8) EDUC 763 Instructional Design for E-Learning EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning EDUC 656 Bullying in Schools EDUC 641 Mobile Learning with Chromebooks, iPads, Tablets and Cell Phones  EDUC 761 Collaborative Communities in E-learning EDUC 652 Universal Design for Learning EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators  EDUC 651 Project-based Learning in the Flipped Classroom EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment Our Favorite Blogs This summer explore the best blogs that focus on innovative teaching and learning through thought-provoking posts. Discover some new favorites to add to your RSS feeds and bookmarks. Online Learning Insights Debbie Morrison’s blog provides consistently thoughtful, well-researched observations about online and open education. Recent topics include: helping students to be successful online, learner-centric course design, and MOOC expectations vs. realities. Te@chThought Terry Heick connects K-20 educators with tips and resources to support the implementation of innovative learning that results in substantive personal and social change. Recent topics include: flipped teacher professional development, habits that make thinkers, and teaching with video games. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning Med Kharbach focuses on the reviews, tips, tutorials, and guides for effectively integrating technology in the classroom. Popular recent topics include: body language tips for presentations, plagiarism detection tools, and Web tools for end-of-school-year activities. MindShift: How We Will Learn Tina Barseghian’s blog examines the future of learning, including cultural and technology trends, groundbreaking research, and educational policy. Recent topics include: student data issues, transparent school culture, and what makes learning stick. EmergingEdTech Kelly Walsh explores the evolving use of technologies in education and their impact on student success. Regular features include guest posts from technologists as well as Friday “tweet wrap” synopses of the week’s tech tips. Popular posts include: 3D printing, 3 steps to voice-over PowerPoints, and adaptive learning tools. Hybrid Pedagogy Jesse Stommel’s scholarly blog is a digital journal which connects discussions of critical pedagogy, digital pedagogy, and online pedagogy between K-12 and higher education faculty. The blog is unique in inviting readers to submit articles and participate in a collaborative peer review process with the editorial board. Recent topics include: Net neutrality and increasing engagement in high-enrollment classes. E-Learning Industry Christopher Pappas and others share articles of particular interest to instructional designers. This e-learning community site also includes job postings. Recent article topics include: storyboarding scenarios, gesture-based interactions, and assessing the ROI of e-learning.     Tech Tip: 10 Best Tips for Editing Video like a Pro Kari Mulholland provides examples of ten excellent video editing tips to keep in mind for a polished and professional final product.    List of additional online courses starting in September 2014 Register Online! Request More Information Online  Phone: 715-642-0209 School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout University of Wisconsin-Stout | College of Education, Health and Human Sciences 712 South Broadway Street, Menomonie, WI 54751 | Phone: 715-232-2253

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Last Call for the Fall!: a Unique Online Graduate Course with Ann Bell

LAST CALL FOR THE FALL Enroll Now!

•  EDUC 744-966F September 22 – December 4, 2009
  
• 3 graduate credits
• Online Course - No travel to campus required

Web 2.0 provides critical tools to meet the demand for easier and more efficient ways of teaching and learning. Investigate core concepts of how Web 2.0 is impacting learning environments. Explore how to improve instruction using new technologies such as wikis, blogs, podcasts, photo sharing, virtual offices, simulation and digital game-based learning and other emerging technologies. Create personalized and group online learning environments.
EDUC 744 966F 3 graduate credits September 22 – December 4, 2009
EDUC 744 966M 3 graduate credits January 25 – April 9, 2010
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“I have truly enjoyed this class, the discussions, readings and the new applications we have learned have stirred a real passion for teaching. I hope we will all bump into each other using these wonderful tools we have learned about. We can continue to collaborate on Web 2.0  I feel like I have a great new tool box. I have already started to use much of it…”
~ Bonnie Spies, Art and English/Reading Teacher, Connecticut

Accomplished writer and online educator, Ann Bell has written three books: Creating Digital Video in Your School; Handheld Computers in Schools and Media Centers, and Exploring Web 2.0:: Second Generation Interactive Tools - Blogs, Podcasts, Wikis, Networking, Virtual Words, And More.