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A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education found that students involved in blended learning programs generally performed better than students who participated in face-to-face instruction. According to the study, “The difference between student outcomes for online and face-to-face classes was larger in those studies contrasting conditions that blended elements of online and [...]

Learning to Change, Changing to Learn– Miguel Guhlin, Around the Corner
Texting girl falls into NYC manhole– Andre Yoskowitz, Afterdawn.com
Richard Baraniuk on open-source learning– Richard Baraniuk, TED
Psyched Out– The Economist
Network Skills– Tony Karrer, e-Learning Technology

Fake it till you make it. That’s the idea behind corrupted-files.com. Deadlines have always been a part of the education experience. For many it has meant late night cram sessions fueled by plenty of Red Bull. As technology became more integrated into our daily lives, enterprising individuals brought SparkNotes and essay mills online. For procrastinating [...]

More resources coming soon!

@ONE Project – Tech Training for teachers. Free or low cost.
Edmodo – Edmodo is a private communication platform built for teachers and students.
MERLOT – Developing & delivering online courses portal (includes curriculum and course materials).
JING – FREE screencapture and recording tool
Zoho – FREE online office suite / collaboration suite
Google apps – FREE [...]

Edbuzz is a learning community designed to advance the effective use of technology in education. The Edbuzz weblog explores how new technology and today’s Web 2.0 culture influence the way in which educators teach and students learn. Edbuzz will primarily discuss issues related to technology in education, including how new technology can improve the effectiveness of educational programs. [...]