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Authentic learning: some great examples

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on July 30, 2007

For the last few months, ELI has been focusing on authentic learning--learning by doing rather than learning by listening. Authentic learning allows students to use the practices of professionals to gain experience, understanding and motivation. ELI just released the second white paper in its Authentic Learning series: "Approaches that Work: How Authentic Learning is Transforming Higher Education" (see http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ApproachesThatWorkHo/44821). The paper provides multiple examples of how colleges and universities are using these unique environments to improve student engagement and knowledge.

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Visit to China: Universities

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 6, 2007

Over the past 12 days, we've been able to visit a number of universities in China--Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Normal University, China Agricultural University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University. The conversations with presidents, vice presidents, deans, faculty and students illustrate similarities and differences with US universities.

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Visit to China: Scale

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 4, 2007

The scale of everything in China is beyond most individual’s experience¾lots of people, lots of buildings, and a great deal of activity. The university world has been the same.

Ten million students take the Chinese college entrance exam each year yet there are only places for 400,000 in good Chinese universities, according to what we've been told. There are 300,000 testing centers across China, all monitored 24x7. Due to the demand for higher education and the lack of enough spaces, many students prepare to study abroad. In China, as elsewhere, the key to a good job is having a college education.

Distance education in China also takes on amazing dimensions. Two million students are enrolled in their distance education programs. The day I visited Beijing Normal University, historically a teacher education institution, they were conducting in-service training for 10,000 teachers.

china | size of higher education

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Visit to China: Innovation

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 2, 2007

Many times we tell ourselves that the key to US competitiveness is innovation. Visiting China makes one realize that we aren’t the only society focused on innovation.

For example, at a session held at Tsinghua Science Park we learned that China has 42.8 million people involved in science and technology with R&D expenditures approaching $200 billion RMB; 2.5% of GNP is invested in science and technology. As they explained their science and technology approach we learned that their goal is to create an innovative nation and increase proprietary innovations, leapfrogging developments in key fields. To do that they are investing in both basic and applied research and facilitating business-university partnerships.

In China there massive programs for high technology research and basic research. In addition to research and development they are creating the capacity for science and technology commercialization, including the promotion of small and medium sized businesses. In addition, multinational corporations had over 750 R&D units in China in 2005, 90% of which are in either Beijing or Shanghai.

china | Innovation | International

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Background on visit to China

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 2, 2007

It is too good an experience to not share with others, so I am writing to share what I’m learning while in China.

I’m part of a joint delegation from North Carolina to China. The delegation has three sub-groups: individuals from North Carolina State University, the Research Triangle Park and Wake County North Carolina, and EDUCAUSE.

There was a clear plan for the groups to come together the synergy between universities, business, and economic development and the key role of information technology globalization, and making rapid advances possible. Each group had a goal of exploring relationships in their own respective communities universities, IT, and business. But many activities were joint, reflecting the key role the Triangle research universities (NC State University, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Duke University) have in fostering business and economic development in North Carolina, particularly the Research Triangle Park area. As we are learning, the Research Triangle Park model as well as the university’s role in fostering innovation and economic development is replicated in China.

china | International | university-business cooperation

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EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6: Uses of Wikis

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on July 19, 2006

Ever wonder what you can really do with wikis that bring educational value? Listen to how educators are using wikis to enhance learning in EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6.

And, if you have listened to other EDUCAUSE Pocket Editions, you'll notice that we've modified the approach in this version. Originally designed to appeal to a young audience, the current version retains a lighthearted approach but is intended to appeal to a more mature audience. Let us know which approach you prefer.

Podcasts | EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition | session | Teaching and Learning | Wiki

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EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5: Wikipedia

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on April 5, 2006

If you are interested in an engaging explanation of wikipedia, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5. Learn how anyone who is interested can contribute to this living, online encyclopedia that is a product of group editing. (Did you know that the Oxford English dictionary was originally a group editing project?)

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle.

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EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4: Clickers

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 21, 2006

Whether you call them clickers, personal response systems, or even remote controls, these devices have the potential to engage learners and increase interaction. In EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4 you will learn about clickers, how they work, and how they are being put in practice to increase engagement and interaction.

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Podcasting in the Classroom: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 7, 2006

Podcasting has become popular, but if you are wondering what its educational value is, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3: Podcasting in the Classroom. This edition explores how podcasts are being used by faculty to enhance students' educational experience. Along the way, many are finding unique value to this alternative media format.

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It's Pod Mania!: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #2

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on November 27, 2005

The second installment of EDUCAUSE’s Pocket Edition audio series, It’s Pod Mania!, explains what a “podcast” is, how it’s done, and why it matters. Through dialogue and interviews, the moderators explore the technologies that make podcasting possible and easy to do, as well as the benefits to users that have driven its amazing growth: convenience, mobility, and targeted reach. Listen to It’s Pod Mania! to get a quick, informative overview of how you can join the 6 million people who already participate in podcasts worldwide.

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		dianao's blog Authentic learning: some great examples Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on July 30, 2007 For the last few months, ELI has been focusing on authentic learning--learning by doing rather than learning by listening. Authentic learning allows students to use the practices of professionals to gain experience, understanding and motivation. ELI just released the second white paper in its Authentic Learning series: "Approaches that Work: How Authentic Learning is Transforming Higher Education" (see http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ApproachesThatWorkHo/44821). The paper provides multiple examples of how colleges and universities are using these unique environments to improve student engagement and knowledge. Blogs \| Authentic Learning \| EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative \| ELI \| L%26T \| Workforce Issues Login or register to post comments Read more 4117 reads Visit to China: Universities Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 6, 2007 Over the past 12 days, we've been able to visit a number of universities in China--Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Normal University, China Agricultural University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University. The conversations with presidents, vice presidents, deans, faculty and students illustrate similarities and differences with US universities. Blogs \| china \| Higher Education 1 comment Read more 4052 reads Visit to China: Scale Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 4, 2007 The scale of everything in China is beyond most individual’s experience¾lots of people, lots of buildings, and a great deal of activity. The university world has been the same. Ten million students take the Chinese college entrance exam each year yet there are only places for 400,000 in good Chinese universities, according to what we've been told. There are 300,000 testing centers across China, all monitored 24x7. Due to the demand for higher education and the lack of enough spaces, many students prepare to study abroad. In China, as elsewhere, the key to a good job is having a college education. Distance education in China also takes on amazing dimensions. Two million students are enrolled in their distance education programs. The day I visited Beijing Normal University, historically a teacher education institution, they were conducting in-service training for 10,000 teachers. china \| size of higher education Login or register to post comments Read more 3604 reads Visit to China: Innovation Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 2, 2007 Many times we tell ourselves that the key to US competitiveness is innovation. Visiting China makes one realize that we aren’t the only society focused on innovation. For example, at a session held at Tsinghua Science Park we learned that China has 42.8 million people involved in science and technology with R&D expenditures approaching $200 billion RMB; 2.5% of GNP is invested in science and technology. As they explained their science and technology approach we learned that their goal is to create an innovative nation and increase proprietary innovations, leapfrogging developments in key fields. To do that they are investing in both basic and applied research and facilitating business-university partnerships. In China there massive programs for high technology research and basic research. In addition to research and development they are creating the capacity for science and technology commercialization, including the promotion of small and medium sized businesses. In addition, multinational corporations had over 750 R&D units in China in 2005, 90% of which are in either Beijing or Shanghai. china \| Innovation \| International Login or register to post comments Read more 3851 reads Background on visit to China Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on June 2, 2007 It is too good an experience to not share with others, so I am writing to share what I’m learning while in China. I’m part of a joint delegation from North Carolina to China. The delegation has three sub-groups: individuals from North Carolina State University, the Research Triangle Park and Wake County North Carolina, and EDUCAUSE. There was a clear plan for the groups to come together the synergy between universities, business, and economic development and the key role of information technology globalization, and making rapid advances possible. Each group had a goal of exploring relationships in their own respective communities universities, IT, and business. But many activities were joint, reflecting the key role the Triangle research universities (NC State University, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Duke University) have in fostering business and economic development in North Carolina, particularly the Research Triangle Park area. As we are learning, the Research Triangle Park model as well as the university’s role in fostering innovation and economic development is replicated in China. china \| International \| university-business cooperation Login or register to post comments Read more 3857 reads EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6: Uses of Wikis Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on July 19, 2006 Ever wonder what you can really do with wikis that bring educational value? Listen to how educators are using wikis to enhance learning in EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6. And, if you have listened to other EDUCAUSE Pocket Editions, you'll notice that we've modified the approach in this version. Originally designed to appeal to a young audience, the current version retains a lighthearted approach but is intended to appeal to a more mature audience. Let us know which approach you prefer. Podcasts \| EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition \| session \| Teaching and Learning \| Wiki Login or register to post comments 6484 reads EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5: Wikipedia Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on April 5, 2006 If you are interested in an engaging explanation of wikipedia, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5. Learn how anyone who is interested can contribute to this living, online encyclopedia that is a product of group editing. (Did you know that the Oxford English dictionary was originally a group editing project?) Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. Podcasts \| EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition \| session \| Wiki \| Wikipedia Login or register to post comments 6179 reads EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4: Clickers Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 21, 2006 Whether you call them clickers, personal response systems, or even remote controls, these devices have the potential to engage learners and increase interaction. In EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4 you will learn about clickers, how they work, and how they are being put in practice to increase engagement and interaction. Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. Podcasts \| Clickers \| EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition \| personal response units \| PRS \| session Login or register to post comments 7124 reads Podcasting in the Classroom: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3 Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 7, 2006 Podcasting has become popular, but if you are wondering what its educational value is, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3: Podcasting in the Classroom. This edition explores how podcasts are being used by faculty to enhance students' educational experience. Along the way, many are finding unique value to this alternative media format. Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. Podcasts \| EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition \| Podcast \| Podcasting \| Podcasts \| session \| Teaching and Learning Login or register to post comments 15117 reads It's Pod Mania!: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #2 Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on November 27, 2005 The second installment of EDUCAUSE’s Pocket Edition audio series, It’s Pod Mania!, explains what a “podcast” is, how it’s done, and why it matters. Through dialogue and interviews, the moderators explore the technologies that make podcasting possible and easy to do, as well as the benefits to users that have driven its amazing growth: convenience, mobility, and targeted reach. Listen to It’s Pod Mania! to get a quick, informative overview of how you can join the 6 million people who already participate in podcasts worldwide. Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. Podcasts \| EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition 2 \| EDUCAUSE_Pocket_Edition \| ipod \| Podcasting \| session 1 comment Read more 7520 reads 1 2 next › last »
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