Below is another YouTube video from Kansas State University on learning in higher education — today and tomorrow. It is a condensed version of a full documentary, edited to just under 10 minutes to meet YouTube’s time limit. As an educator or student, what do you think? What’s most accurate? What’s missing or misstated? Click […]
Continue Reading January 24th, 2008
The following is an article from our Fall #2 “Communicating for Learners” newsletter. We encourage your comments, thoughts, experiences, and questions as they relate to this concept of a “new world” learning paradigm. Click on the COMMENTS link below to get started! The change of seasons can be a small reminder of the myriad of […]
Continue Reading November 13th, 2007
Many faculty scoff at the phrase above, often exclaiming, “Isn’t all teaching ‘student-centered’ or ‘learner-centered’?” Well, not exactly. Here are some descriptors to help clarify the true intent of the term, learner-centered (or learning-centered) teaching: providing choices for students in relation to where, how, and when they study, fostering (focusing on) learning rather than teaching […]
Continue Reading October 29th, 2007
Sarah Robbins (aka – Intellagirl), prompted the BGSU Tech Trends Series audience, “The world is changing… are you ready? Are your students ready?“ After presenting a multitude of recent statistics on the technology use habits of 18-22 year olds, Robbins explained how the numbers simply represent symptoms of a larger issue – young people want […]
Continue Reading 2 comments October 25th, 2007
What is your opinion of the video? Do your students have similar concerns? How can you or the University help to change and encourage better student interaction? …Click on the COMMENTS link below to get started! For another great video from this group check out The Machine is Us/ing Us a short video about the […]
Continue Reading 1 comment October 15th, 2007
Corrie Bergeron, M.Ed., an Instructional Designer at Lakeland Community College in Ohio recently wrote an essay entitled Age of Wonders and shared it on one of the OLN (Ohio Learning Network) listserves. Below are some highlights, but the entire essay is a good, but short read for anyone concerned with being inundated by constant technological […]
Continue Reading August 8th, 2007
The beginning of the semester is an exciting and busy time for both faculty and students. The semester start is also the best time for you to take the opportunity to make students aware of your expectations for the entire semester. Expectations help define a boundary for students in which they can focus on the […]
Continue Reading July 31st, 2007
1. Generation “Y” will migrate heavily overseas2. Dwindling supplies of water in China will impact the global economy3. Workers will increasingly choose time over money4. Outlook for Asia: China for the short term; India for the long term5. Children’s “nature deficit disorder” will grow as a health threat6. We’ll incorporate wireless technology into our thought […]
Continue Reading July 24th, 2007
Classes should be designed so it is impossible for the students to take a passive role in the course. This Chinese Proverb is a good reminder: “Tell me, and I forget. Show me, and I remember. Involve me, and I understand.” Unfortunately, it is often difficult to gain the involvement of students in large lectures. […]
Continue Reading 3 comments March 21st, 2007
Dr. Paul Cesarini, an assistant professor in the Visual Communication & Technology Education department here at BGSU, began a discussion that we wanted to continue here on Interact at the Center. The original article, Caught in the Network, from the Chronicle of Higher Education, began a discussion on academic freedom, IT controls and limits, and […]
Continue Reading 2 comments March 5th, 2007
