Exploring Learning Technologies meeting on Nov. 20
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Ohio State’s ELT community meets on Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in PAES 143. This month’s topic is Strategies for Designing and Supporting Student-Generated Content, featuring Jason Mock from the University of Illinois via an Elluminate webinar. Jason will present his pedagogical and technological strategies to facilitate student-centered learning in on-line programs. [...]
Guiltless Gaming with Gwap by Danielle Copp
Friday November 13, 2009
There are almost limitless choices in cyberspace, everything from Chess to Tetris or even that old classic, Pacman. However, while gaming online, why not choose a game that not only provides that needed study break but also improves the efficiency of the internet? Recently I was introduced to a new form of online gaming that does just that. It is called Gaming with a Purpose, or Gwap. This multiplayer gaming site takes advantage of users’ game playing interactions to make computers ‘smarter’.
Sparky Awards Student Video Contest
Friday November 13, 2009
The Sparky Awards is calling for entries from students. The task: to create and submit a short video that illustrates the value of information sharing. Click the image above for details!
Nursing, Pharmacy sponsor Elluminate info sessions
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Ohio State’s Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy are hosting information sessions about Elluminate, a synchronous web conference product. The sessions will be held November 19 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in 244 Newton Hall and December 2 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 202 Parks Hall.
Elluminate is a virtual classroom that allows users to talk with each other [...]
Sophie Rich Media Publishing Session Dec. 3
Monday November 9, 2009
Just saw mention of an online conference on Sophie, the rich media publishing software. It is free and takes place on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. For more information, see:
http://www.nmc.org/connect/2009/december/03