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Visualisation and Gamification of e-Learning and Programming Education
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Electronic Journal of e-Learning Article · January 2016
Marie Olsson, Peter Mozelius, Jonas Collin
This paper presents and discusses visualisation as a channel to improve learner’s control and understanding of programming concepts and gamification as a way to increase study motivation in virtual learning environments. Data has been collected by evaluation questionnaires and group discussions in two courses partly given in the Moodle virtual learning environment. One course is on Game based learning for Bachelor’s programmes, the other is a course on e-learning for university teachers. Both the courses have used progress bars to visualise students’ study paths and digital badges for gamification.
We, the faculty from InforMedia Services (https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2015/10/06/technology-instruction-available-free/), are willing and able to help faculty, staff and students with their academic endeavors in technology.
We offer one-to-one sessions, production and instructional design assistance, workshops, instructional sessions and in-class technology instructions.
Please click here (https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2015/10/06/technology-instruction-available-free/ ) for a full list of the workshops available.
Bryan Alexander Webinar; Learners and their Learning Process
AAEEBL is very lucky to have Bryan Alexander for our first webinar of 2016. He is a consultant to the world on how to understand technology and its effects on learning and education. One of the creators of the MOOC idea — the interactive, social form of MOOC — he is a strong contributor to innovations in education and also a wonderfully engaging speaker.
His topic is “Learners and Their Learning Process.” He will talk for 20 minutes and then will open the webinar to discussion (audience uses chat; Bryan responds in voice) for the last 30 minutes of the Webinar. Trent Batson will serve as moderator.
The webinar is free but you must register to attend.
Pathways for a Next Generation Learning Environment
A short meeting to introduce you to the “Pathways for a Next Generation Learning Environment” project (Phase 1). http://www.asa.mnscu.edu/educationalinnovations/projects/ngle/index.html
| Next Generation LE Project |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| 11:00 am | Central Standard Time (Chicago) | 1 hr |
| Meeting number: |
633 316 768 |
Join by phone1-866-469-3239 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)1-650-429-3300 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)Access code: 633 316 768Toll-free calling restrictions
Notes:
Dick McMullen and Lesley meeting for site admin trainers.
moving from LMS to LE realizing that it is a mash up, rather then only the systems (especially commercial ones).
cloud hosting.
MnSCU self-hosted D2L instance is experiencing some issues with possible increasing feature loss
ASA Technology Council. RFP (recommended timeframe)
Schoology, Canvas, Moodle hosting companies, BB and D2L were contacted.
http://www.asa.mnscu.edu/educationalinnovations/LE/2015NextGenLE/Next%20Gen%20LE%20RFI_December%202015.pdf
my question was about Drupal, Joomla, Django, Sakai:
http://www.academia.edu/1675990/Adventures_in_Open_Source_-_Moodle_Mahara_Drupal_et._al._at_Purchase_College
Guide for taking your multimedia quiz online.
Your Listening Exam IV: American Music, and World Music consists of matching questions:
you need to match an audio file, which you will be listening to, with the matching name of the music file.
After you open your browser, login in D2L.
Find your MUSM123 D2L course and go to Assessment / Quizzes.
Start the Listening Exam IV: American Music, and World Music quiz.
You might be required to allow the audio clips to play on your computer, If this is the case, following the directions of the pop up window. Choose the option “Allow and remember,” if there is such.
You will know that you have accomplished the task, when you see on your window an audio bar, where you can hit the Play button.
The list, where you can log in your answers, is on the left hand-side of the audio clips. Scroll down to reach it:
MediaSpace
Learning Unbound: Student Centered and Competency Based Programs
Thursday, December 17, 2 PM ET
Core tenets of student-centered learning – competency-based, anytime-anywhere, personalized, and student ownership – can be used as the basis for creating customized learning plans that match the interests, talents, and passions of students. During this session, attendees will learn how a new model at New Hampshire’s Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) provides students with an almost limitless number of opportunities, including early college courses, experiential learning, learning through projects, and with a team of peers.
Bring your questions and join us to learn more!
Project-Based Learning for 3D Printing.
Assistant Professor Steve Chomyszak at the Wentworth Institute of Technology inspired and impacted his students with his “Special Topics” 3D printing course.
Presentation available here
wentworth_projectbasedlearning_3d printing_20150815
Eliminate Print Servers: Mastering Print Management in the Modern Era
This presentation will begin on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Audience members may arrive 15 minutes in advance of this time. Eliminate Print Servers: Mastering Print Management in the Modern Era Webcast Overview:
Join technology expert and founder of Techvangelism, Nick Calavancia, and Devin Anderson, Vice President of Product Management at PrinterLogic, as they discuss and investigate ways to simplify print management and eliminate print servers in the modern era.
My college’s data network is on fleek! Supporting devices, connectivity, and coverage for the ultimate compliment.
We wanted to provide you with access to watch the virtual presentation on-demand so you have the chance to get the same valuable information our attendees received.
Link to the presentation: ct_corning_webcast_slidedeck briggs devices wifi
Click here to watch this special presentation to get a strategic view of how your institution can best support educational technology imperatives today and into the future.
This exclusive presentation will only be available for a limited time! Watch it today.
Sponsored By: Corning and Vision This presentation will be available to audience members until Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The challenge is supporting device needs, and anticipating future demand. Network infrastructure is a simple way to solve for today and tomorrow. This webinar will review mobility trends, connectivity requirements and converged fiber networks for cellular, Ethernet and Wi-Fi needs.
Rick Baldasare from Vision Technologies Rick.baldasarre@visiontech.biz (240) 319-1700
graphs with data from universities. Global IP will increase threefold over the next five years.
QoS (Quality of Service)
Mobile as the Norm of User Access> Cloud asa the Norm of Back Access
Ron Wells: Corning wellsrw@corning.com (913) 706-4135
PON: Passive Optical Networks
Optical DAS
How Nightingale College Moved 70 Students to CBE in Just 2 Weeks
WEBINAR | December 8, 2015 | 1:00pm ET
Chances are, you’ve heard of competency-based education (CBE). Your institution may be just starting to explore CBE, or you might already be developing some courses or programs and would like to learn more. That’s why we’ve invited Nightingale College to talk about how they got started with CBE and how they were able to roll it out to 70 students in just two weeks.
Nightingale College wanted to start offering competency-based courses but quickly ran into problems because their LMS couldn’t support it.
Join us on December 8 for a live webinar with Nightingale College to find out:
• Why CBE is an ideal model for their “nontraditional” students
• How they support self-paced learning and use tools to track student progress
• What the initial program results are, including feedback from students and faculty
• Why they chose Brightspace as their technology platform for CBE course delivery
