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Does Space Matter?
Space Matters: The Impact of Active Learning Classrooms Interactive Lecture wit D. Christopher Brooks, Ph.D. Tuesday, December 11, Noon – 1:30 PM Cremona 101, Seattle Pacific University Register:...
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Emerging Technology in Online Learning Symposium Las Vegas, NV. July 26, 2012 Lead Presenter: Karissa Locke (Google, US) Tess Milligan (Google, US) Mark Green (Simpson College, US) David Wicks...
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David W. Denton, Seattle Pacific University David Wicks, Seattle Pacific University Abstract: Over the last two decades, students and teachers, across educational levels and disciplines, have been...
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Digital Learning Spaces: Lessons from the MSc in Digital Education at the...
Digital Learning Spaces: Lessons from the MSc in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh Jen Ross, University of Edinburgh Monday, April 15 Noon – 1:30 PM Seattle Pacific University Library...
View ArticleSynchronous and asynchronous video conferencing tools in an online-course:
The maturation of free ubiquitous video conferencing tools provides an opportunity for faculty members to experiment with alternatives to conventional asynchronous discussion forums commonly used in...
View ArticleLessons Learned From a Faculty Learning Community on Blended Learning
A faculty learning community (FLC) comprised of six professors representing different disciplines was formed in 2011 to study, develop, and teach blended learning courses. As part of this project, we...
View ArticleHow to submit a WordPress blog post in Canvas
In my Computer Authoring course, I ask students to share Clear and Unclear blog posts each week, reflecting on what they learn and do not understand in the module. I use Canvas’ group feature to have...
View ArticleHow to organize your gradebook in Blackboard 9.1
These slides are from a workshop that I have facilitated numerous times. The workshop is popular because Blackboard’s Grade Center options can be overwhelming for faculty as they attempt to set up a...
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SPU Offers New Digital Learning Degree for Educators
Blended learning. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Flipped Classrooms.How are teachers keeping up with new trends in learning? To help educators and those who support them become leaders in the...
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An investigation into the community of inquiry of blended classrooms by a...
A Faculty Learning Community (FLC) comprised of six professors representing different disciplines came together to study, develop, and teach blended learning courses. As an FLC, the researchers sought...
View ArticleA Newb’s Reflection on Gamifying a Blended Grad Course
What should instructors do when students ask about the role of games in online learning? Teach a gamified course? Yeah, right. During this session participants will learn about successes and challenges...
View ArticleCan you really use Google Classroom to teach an online or blended course?
The Digital Education Leadership program at Seattle Pacific University has been using Google Classroom as a learning management system (LMS) since it became available in September 2014. Faculty enjoy...
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Reflections on EdCamp Puget Sound
The Spring Edcamp Puget Sound was held at the Puget Sound ESD on Saturday, May 16, 2015. An Edcamp is an opportunity for teachers at all levels to come together to discuss ideas about teaching and...
View ArticleFinding your swing: Seven lessons IT Staff and Faculty can learn from The...
University IT staff are committed to helping faculty integrate technology into their instruction. EDUCAUSE’s 2015 Top IT Issues lists “optimizing the use of technology in teaching and learning in...
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The use of community engagement as an authentic project in online courses
A criticism of online learning is that the typical final project of a student paper needlessly mirrors traditional face-to-face education and emphasizes efficient assessment over authentic engagement....
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10 Things About Digital Education Leadership
The Seattle Pacific University School of Education newsletter (On Point) editor asked me to share ten things about digital education leadership, reflecting on SPU’s Digital Education Leadership...
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