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The label of “21st Century learning” is vague, and is an idea that we here at TeachThought like to take a swing at as often as possible, including:

 

 –weighing the magic of technology with its incredible cost and complexity

 

–underscoring the potential for well thought-out instructional design

 

–considering the considerable potential of social media platforms against its apparent divergence from academic learning

 

Some educators seek out the ideal of a 21st century learning environment constantly, while others prefer that we lose the phrase altogether, insisting that learning hasn’t changed, and good learning looks the same whether it’s the 12th or 21st century.

 

At TeachThought, we tend towards the tech-infused model, but do spend time exploring the limits and challenges of technology, the impact of rapid technology change, and carefully considering important questions before diving in head-first. 

 

The following take on 21st century learning developed by TeachThought is notable here because of the absence of technology. There is very little about iPads, social media, 1:10 laptops, or other tech-implementation. In that way, it is closer to the “classic” approach to “good learning” than it is the full-on digital fare we often explore.

 

The size of the circles on the map are intended to convey priority.

 

9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning...

 

Read more:

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/9-characteristics-of-21st-century-learning/

 

Via Gust MEES

Developing effective elearning requires expertise in Project Management, Computer-based Instructional Design, Multimedia Design, Instructional Technology a...

 

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http://leanforward.com/what-does-it-take-to-create-effective-e-learning/

 

Via Gust MEES

Smartphones and tablet computers are radically transforming how we access our shared knowledge sources by keeping us constantly connected to near-infinite volumes of raw data and information.

 

Up until now, most people relegated “education” to a finite time in their lives: entering school at around five years old and attending school institutions all the way to university. Education had an expiration date, then working life began. This model, which has its roots in the industrial era, is quickly becoming less relevant or applicable to the way we live our lives in the connected age.

 

Read more:

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669896/10-ways-that-mobile-learning-will-revolutionize-education

 

Via Gust MEES

How to learn online? Find out how online learning is different to classroom learning, and how you can learn more effectively.

 

Thanks to http://www.scoop.it/t/a-new-society-a-new-education

 

 

 

Via Gust MEES

During the past two days, our list of Free Online Movies has been getting some good exposure. And we\'ve got no complaints.

 

Read more:

http://www.openculture.com/2012/06/a_master_list_of_500_free_courses_from_great_universities.html

 

Via Gust MEES

Robin Good: Course Hero is a platform which allows the creation and delivery of online video courses curated from the best existing published content on that topic.

 

There are already ready-made courses to access or you can submit a topic that you would like to video-curate into a course.

 

"You can learn just about anything from YouTube...if you're willing to dig through millions of videos."

 

 

From Techcrunch: "Luckily, Course Hero has done the work for you, offering coherent classes by hosting collections of the best educational YouTube videos and other content.

The newly launched courses section of the eduTech startup’s site now has classes in entrepreneurship, business plan development, and programming in a variety of languages.

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By drawing from YouTube and other openly available education, Course Hero plans to set up courses for anything it, or you, can think of.

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Each course breaks down into roughly 6 chapters of 6 concept YouTube videos, Justin.tv videos, articles, and more. Unlike Udemy‘s one-teacher-per-class approach, Course Hero courses are compiled from content by many teachers.

Rather than put you at the mercy of long-winded professors, Course Hero trims videos and articles down to their most important teachings.

 

Along the way you’ll answer quiz questions, take tests to complete chapters, and face a final exam to finish a course and earn proficiency badges..."

 

Full article: http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/12/course-hero/ ;

 

Courses: http://www.coursehero.com/courses/ ;

 

More info: http://www.coursehero.com/ ;

Via Robin Good