Category: Learning resources
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Busy Week
Sorry, my posts got delayed this week. It has been a busy one. Predominantly I was delivering a very important program and I spent more time than I usually do being prepared and ready for anything. Always a good thing to do anyway but in this case I had to make that extra time to…
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More MOOCs
I am enrolled in a couple of MOOC’s right now. Personally I think they are great but I can see why some might not think so. I really don’t see their long term viability as they are free (maybe not for long). Would I pay to do one? Depending on the price I think I…
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Word Helper
Here is a great website to bookmark. Word Hippo. It does everything with words. Type in your word and see other similar words, opposite words, meaning of the word, rhyming words, example sentences, translate, find a word, forms (eg plural), pronounce the word (it actually says it to you) and find out information related to…
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7 Tips to Using Google+ as an Educational Tool
Guest Author: David Miller The use of video feeds and social networking as an e-learning tool has in its own way revolutionized online education due to the unlimited opportunities that can be tapped from direct communication between educators and students. These unlimited opportunities range from the educator being able to gauge a student’s actual responses…
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Interesting Graphs
It’s time for what happened in 2013 time. Here is a different one though with some educational aspects. Interesting graphs are possible. Hope they get you thinking. Read the graphs here.
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The end of iGoogle
Some of you will be aware that iGoogle was turned off recently which I was quite unhappy about. It was a great webpage to have as a home page and it allowed me to quickly find information and links to things I like to look at regularly. I am not sure what you use as…
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Powerpoint Tips
I have three great tips for PowerPoint that are really simple and easy to remember. After watching a lot of people presenting over the last two weeks there are three areas that people have trouble with. 1. Starting the PowerPoint show. Most people grope around looking for the icon or the right tab to start…
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E Learning Tools
Many teachers and trainers have a break coming up soon and hence maybe some spare time. Check out this list of 100 elearning tools provided by the elearning coach. Try some of them out and report back here on their usefulness. Good self development activity for an afternoon. http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/100-elearning-freebies/
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Monday Mornings
I have been on holidays for a week in NZ skiing and hence this morning is going to be a struggle. The good thing about training though is that once you kick your brain and mouth into gear and the interactions occur and learning starts tiredness just falls away. I hope you all have a…
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Free Development Courses
I did a Copyright for Educators program a few months ago and it was quite effective. The same group ‘School of Open’ is offering another round of programs very soon (4 August) including the copyright program. Check out their website and see what you are interested in. Link to free courses here.