Recently I wrote a blog for Blackboard and wanted to share it with my readers too – 3 Tips to Connect with Your Online Students One of the hardest adjustments for students transitioning from a traditional classroom to an online environment is …

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I think anyone you ask, would fully agree, that Google+ Hangouts is one of the best features and tools to come out of Google’s social networking platform. Google+ was spot on in developing an environment to collaborate,  share, and reach around the globe …

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Don’t miss out on this great deal from Cult of Mac for Camtasia 2 for Mac, along with 10 other pieces of software for only $49.99. That’s 50% off the normal prices for Camtaisa 2 for Mac by itself and …

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Today I (@professorjosh) presented a session with my colleague Dr. Lisa Macon (@lisamacon) on Social Media: It’s Here and Faculty Want to Use It at Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning. Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a revolution. …

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Kickstarter is one of my favorite sites to find new innovative gadgets that haven’t hit the market. Arqball Spin was one of those products that intrigued me back in May with not only its software for iOS creating 360 spins …

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As an instructional designer and professor that has designed, developed, and taught both online and traditional face to face courses discussions are an important factor to building community. Learning through discussions is an important strategy for students, in either mode. Both …

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