The definition of BLENDED LEARNING is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online-learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a…
BEYOND the Internet of Things to Internet of EXPERIENCES
The Internet of Experiences will change the way the world operates Participants in the Internet of Things (IoT) tend to focus on individual smart devices, but the Internet of Experiences aims higher, concentrating on what becomes possible when smart devices work together to create experiences. Earning a piece of the Internet of Experiences requires a…
101 e-Learning Tips From Experts
A FANTASTIC compilation of e-learning tips from MANY established online learning experts, from Scott Hawksworth & Sarah Bass at Best Universities Online. I am grateful to be able to offer a few contributions and be included among a great field of educators. Topics include: Time Management Tips for e-Learners Study Tips for e-Learners Useful Apps and Websites…
Toyota invests $1 billion in artificial intelligence in U.S.
Toyota is investing $1 billion in a research company it’s setting up in Silicon Valley to develop artificial intelligence and robotics, underlining the Japanese automaker’s determination to lead in futuristic cars that drive themselves and to apply the technology to other areas of daily life. Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said Friday that the…
Flipped Classroom Trends: A Survey of #HigherEd Faculty
Flipping the classroom might not be easy, but it puts higher ed students at the center of learning to promote better results. Results of a survey of 1,089 Faculty Focus readers, between June 15, 2014, and July 20, 2014. What’s a Flipped Classroom? One of the most interesting themes that emerged from this survey is the amount…
Facebook’s Plan to Take Virtual Reality Mainstream
Facebook announced details on its virtual reality future, with Mark Zuckerberg (CEO) confirming that the Oculus Rift release date will be some time in early 2016. Market analysts offered varied reactions to how Zuckerberg described the expected—gradual—growth of the VR headset. “This is going to grow slowly, like computers and mobile phones when they first arrived,” Zuckerberg…