et4Online


 * [|What I learned at the SLOAN-C et4online conference]2010**


 * Meet SLOAN-C**


 * I attended an information session about upcoming SLOAN conferences and learned about their Blended learning Conference from Conference Chair, Mary Niemiec. We discused the challenges and best practices of hybrid courses.**


 * [|Grade Guru]**
 * Grade Guru is a student-centric peer-support tool to increase student engagement and put students web 2.0 skills to academic use.
 * A free knowledge-sharing network for college students.

student life=real life [] **ipod.iListen, iRead** iRead  is a group of teachers in Escondido Union School District dedicated to the idea that digital audio can be a powerful learning tool for all students. iRead will give you a chance to create meaningful, curriculum-centered audio projects with your students. Teachers are using digital audio tools (iPods, mics, Garageband, iTunes, Keynote, etc. and various accessories) to improve reading processes. Teachers meet on a monthly basis to exchange ideas and strategies. **e-portfolio California** []
 * Added tools:**
 * GradeGuru Citation Manager**
 * GradeGuru Link List**
 * How does GG develop their tools?**
 * The 80/20 rule: 80 percent support what they already do 20% push them to innovate and try new things.**
 * Milton Chen: Edutopia**
 * Youth profiles**
 * []** **Why do we not have students find the five best web sites on any topic ? Gen-Yes.com**
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__Issues and observations:__ Interoperability Multiple Tools When e-portfolios are student-centered they are more successful. How does teacher apply e-portfolio in the classroom?

Models for supporting e-portfolios: edutools [] Research with Stanford on effectiveness of e-portfolios. Rubrics for evaluating e-portfolio tools.

__Developing a community of practice:__
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 * Grading with simple desktop tools**
 * A= excellent research and good organization**
 * B= good research and fair organization**
 * C= fair research and fair organization**
 * Evaluative**

Best of SLOAN-C


 * A Hybrid Open Learning Model for Teaching Social Media Online (esc.edu/smart)**


 * Making connection to other environments for our students:**


 * Digital storytelling**
 * Web 2.0**
 * Animoto**
 * Wordpress (Open space that connects beyond the LMS)**
 * Blogger**
 * Photopeach**
 * Jing**
 * Twitter**
 * Voicethread**

20% course discussion 20% virtual field trip 60% story projects Theory and practice of digital storytelling across a range of media Emerging applications of digital storytelling DS and digital media Effective digital design

Story project process Introduce tool Explore technology Create project Write reflect Instructor Assessment Example: All Hail the Queen (Kate Blood) Voice Thread: First Day of School on my Front Steps Voice Thread Matthew Bisiaux's blog Google Wave