Tag Archives: active learning

Online Learning: To Do is To Be

Posted on September 18, 2015 by geoffcain

There is an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education that declares “In Online Courses, Students Learn More by Doing Than by Watching.” Never mind how incredibly obvious this is – but the article completely ignores any distinction between online classes … Continue reading →

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The Art & Technique of Education

Posted on April 9, 2015 by geoffcain

I just watched the film “Tim’s Vermeer” which is a fascinating exploration of art and craftsmanship. An inventor and video pioneer, Tim Jenison, sets out to solve the mystery of how Vermeer painted nearly photo-realistic paintings at a time when artists … Continue reading →

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