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Visual Learning

Posted on March 7, 2019 by geoffcain

Software Resources from the Presentation: I am not endorsing anyone of these tools. I tend to use a wide-array of tools depending on the nature of the project. I appreciate the quick and simple tools for brainstorming purposes and the … Continue reading →

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Connectivism and Open Education

Posted on November 3, 2017 by geoffcain

Vahid Masrour sent out a link to our Open Education MOOC this morning to Mark Weller’s “Openness and Education: a beginner’s guide” and it got me to thinking a lot about Connectivism. Connectivism is the learning theory founded and championed … Continue reading →

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CmapTools for iPad

Posted on December 16, 2016 by geoffcain

I have used Cmap on nearly every computer I have owned or worked with. It is a very useful tool and, I think, very under-rated. I used to think it was difficult to work with until I had a conversation … Continue reading →

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Frontier of Physics: Interactive Map | Quanta Magazine

Posted on September 1, 2015 by geoffcain

This interactive map is an extremely useful overview of what is happening in physics right now. This is where I am hoping concept maps can eventually go: it is dynamic and effortless. It allows the user to stay on the … Continue reading →

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About

Posted on September 14, 2014 by geoffcain

I am Geoff Cain, a Curriculum and Instructional Design Specialist at Clover Park Technical College. I am also an education consultant and the founder of GBC Education Consulting. I am available for consulting on elearning, instructional design, online course and … Continue reading →

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MOOCs, Group Work, and Instructional Design

Posted on April 18, 2013 by geoffcain

Debate Chamber of the Oxford Union Society (Wikipedia) Everything Old is New AgainIn my last post I pointed out that all the arguments about MOOCs sound so much like the old arguments against online education in the 90s. One of … Continue reading →

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OER Africa: Course Development Handbook

Posted on March 2, 2011 by geoffcain

Image via WikipediaI am currently reading Santosh Panda’s textbook Handbook on In-House Style for Course Development.  This would be recommended reading for new course developers or distance education admins who are new to the field or need to develop a … Continue reading →

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Brainstorming: order from chaos

Posted on February 25, 2011 by geoffcain

Image by MikeOliveri via FlickrBrainstorming is a method for rapidly gathering ideas from a group. These ideas can help individuals in the group solve problems and discover solutions. Brainstorming sessions allow members to express their ideas and creativity, and to … Continue reading →

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Writing with Technology

Posted on February 3, 2010 by geoffcain

Image by churl via Flickr Usually my life as a writer and my life as an instructional designer do not intersect much. I did begin life as a tutor and English teacher though. There has always been an element of … Continue reading →

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Why Learning Styles Matter

Posted on January 25, 2010 by geoffcain

There was an article in the Chronicle of Higher Ed last month that after reading it, I decided to promptly ignore. But it has been resurrected in a few places and Stephen Downe’s referenced it recently as an argument against … Continue reading →

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