Blended courses provide a variety of opportunities for utilizing student-owned, institutionally provided, and ‘cloud-based’ technologies. Cloud computing is simply a new way of accessing software and data from a multitude of devices and not being reliant on software contained on and accessible only from a single desktop computer. These mostly free technologies can be effectively used to enhance collaboration and engagement in blended courses. This workshop provides an overview of the range of technology use strategies and resources that can be utilized to support learning within and outside of the classroom.
The online suggestion box (concerns, questions, sticking points--items for facilitators & participants to address in later session): http://tinyurl.com/keyissues [no account/login reqd]
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Materials/Resources
- Alisa Cloud-Based, Mobile, Classroom Tech Presentation - AI2012 Cloud-Based Mobile Classroom Technology PreCon.pptx
- (Printed)
Web 2.0 Reources
- ELI's 7 Things You Should Know About... technology briefs
- eLearningtools (by name and application)
- Jane Hart's Top 100 tools for Learning (2011)
- 100+ tools that are Transforming Education