Author: Trey Martindale
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AECT Certificate Endorsement Application
I’m in a session about AECT’s new process of recognizing and endorsing certificate programs in ID and ed tech. Here is Hawaii Manoa’s application, which is the first and only certificate endorsed so far. AECT Certificate Endorsement Application.
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Dr. Joe Thomas to speak at E-Learn Memphis, Wed. Oct. 17th, 4:30 PM
You are invited to the monthly meeting of E-Learn Memphis–a group of e-learning practitioners representing many businesses and organizations in the Memphis region. When: 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 Where: University of Memphis, Ball Hall 320. Map: http://bit.ly/9xzqNU Featured Speaker: Joe Thomas, Ph.D., CEO of WatchKnowLearn Who is Invited: anyone interested…
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SCO session
It was great to work again with the professors at the Southern College of Optometry. Below is a link to a PDF of some of the information I shared at our meeting. presentation slides.pdf
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To Stay Relevant in a Career, Workers Train Nonstop – NYTimes.com
Here is an article about the need to learn, re-learn, and continue to learn. The writer notes the growth of Udacity, Coursera, lynda.com, and other formal and informal (peer to peer) learning opportunities. To Stay Relevant in a Career, Workers Train Nonstop – NYTimes.com.
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Free textbook infographic
Take a look at this informative graphic about the free textbook reform happening. Via David Wiley free-college-textbooks-infographic.
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What to do in Louisville
As we prepare for the AECT convention, here is an informative article about the sights and sounds of Louisville. I’ve visited the city a couple of times, and there is quite a bit to see. Thanks to Marcus Childress for the find: http://marcuschildress.blogspot.com/ Fall fun in Louisville, Kentucky | Midwest Living.
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Link: 15 Grammatical Errors that Make You Look Silly
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This article is useful, including the extensive comments from readers. Avoid these common errors, as I will bet you already do. 15 Grammatical Errors that Make You Look Silly | Copyblogger.
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Link: An Open Letter to Professor Edmundson
Here is a clear and concise rebuttal to the widely viewed op-ed (NY Times) disparaging online education. An Open Letter to Professor Edmundson | Inside Higher Ed.
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Conferences: Do Not Hide Under a Bushel
Here is a good essay about how to effectively present, and also effectively attend academic conferences. Conferences: Do Not Hide Under a Bushel | Tomorrow’s Professor Blog.
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Professors Put Textbooks Online to Reduce Costs
Here are some examples of professors writing their own textbooks, and either selling them at much lower than usual cost, or giving them away. I’m strongly in favor of eliminating the middle man (publishers) and using the most powerful and democratizing publishing medium ever conceived–the web. Professors Put Textbooks Online to Reduce Costs – Wired…
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