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Instructional Design and States of Emergency

Here in Washington State, we have schools closing because of the Corona virus. We have the added burden of students who do not have access to the internet at home. This is not unlike other obstructions/opportunities/challenges I have faced in … Continue reading

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A Letter to Blackboard on W²3k

Dear Blackboard, GBC Education Consulting’s upcoming new product “WidgetWare 3000” (aka W²3k) is going to revolutionize education. This will be THE killer app for schools that changes the way we think about teaching and learning. In fact, it will change … Continue reading

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The LMS: The Crockpot of Education?

I am not particularly for the learning management system any more than I am for or against word processors. But no one expects that by owning word processing software, you are somehow a writer. Or that better word processing software … Continue reading

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Introducing Sakai CLE Version 2.7

rSmart announced the release of rSmart’s Sakai CLE Version 2.7. This is a major update to the collaborative learning environment. This latest version of the CLE is based on the community Sakai-2.7.0 release. rSmart has been working hard to ensure … Continue reading

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TWISA Honorable Mentions Presentation

TWISA is the “Teaching with Sakai Innovation Awards.” There are more awards and information here: http://openedpractices.org/twsia Joshua Danish – Indiana University Bloomington Computational Technologies in Educational Ecosystems Karen Swenson – Virginia Tech Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy Kate Ellis … Continue reading

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