Archive of ‘instructional technology’ category

25
Apr
2021

Quality online education for higher ed

categories: distance learning, distributive learning, e-learning, educational technology, information literacy, information technology, instructional technology

https://lompocrecord.com/opinion/columnists/jennifer-brown-and-christopher-lynch-quality-online-education-for-higher-ed-requires-public-investment/article_512e95ce-fae0-5d0b-917c-3a2f9232ad74.html

Online coursework must not be considered an inferior or cheaper option. Getting online right requires a significant investment in course development guided by professional course designers who focus on achieving and assessing learning outcomes. Best practices show that developing a quality online course takes about 10 weeks to build with the faculty member working closely alongside an instructional/course designer, and research has shown that in-person instruction improves after working with instructional designers.

An online lecture requires more lecture preparation, continuous monitoring of student progress, increased use of assessment tools, extensive electronic interaction with the students and online office hoursAdditional instructor and teaching assistant support is also needed, as well as technical support.

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more on online education in this ISM blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=%22online+education%22

17
Apr
2021

Interactive 3D learn and work

categories: AR, Digital literacy, educational technology, information technology, instructional technology, technology literacy, VR

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-04-06-how-interactive-3d-is-transforming-the-way-we-learn-and-work

EdSurge recently talked with Linda Sellheim, Education Lead at Epic Games

Interactive 3D is the ability to interact with the digital world the same way you do with the real world. These experiences can take many forms, from dynamic web-based content to immersive VR, AR or MR experiences. You know those realistic simulations of storms you see on the Weather Channel? That’s interactive 3D.

Burning Glass to identify the types of 3D skills needed in the workplace. They found that jobs requiring real-time 3D skills are growing 601 percent faster than the job market overall, and pay 57 percent above the average advertised salary

Imagine building a history museum in Unreal Engine and having students populate the displays. That’s what some classes are doing.

this blog post that includes the new Creator’s Field Guide to Emerging Careers in Interactive 3D.

all educators to check out resources such as Unreal Engine’s Secondary Education Lesson Plans and Games For Change.

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more on 3D in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=3D

17
Apr
2021

New York State require ISPs to offer $15 broadband

categories: Digital literacy, educational technology, information technology, instructional technology, technology, technology literacy

New York State just passed a law requiring ISPs to offer $15 broadband from r/technology

https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/16/22388184/new-york-affordable-internet-cost-low-income-price-cap-bill

Earlier in 2021, a bipartisan group of senators called on the FCC to redefine broadband as 100 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up, as that would better reflect how people actually use their internet.

Still, paying $15 a month for 25 Mbps down is a heckuva lot better than paying $50 a month for those same speeds. Better yet, for those living in urban areas such as New York City, where the internet tends to be much faster, the same bill caps the price of broadband up to 200 Mbps at just $20 a month.

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more on netneutrality in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=netneutrality

17
Apr
2021

Google Earth

categories: Digital literacy, educational technology, information literacy, instructional technology, media literacy, technology literacy

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more on immersive in this IMS blog
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims?s=immersive

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